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Page 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS - cullmancats.net · Apel Steel, represented by Hank Apel, as our Adopt-a-School sponsors. Our partners have provided substantial

TABLE OF CONTENTS

West Elementary Mission 3

Code of Conduct Signature Page (Return to Homeroom Teacher) Appendix A (50)

Technology Usage Permission Form (Return to Homeroom Teacher) Appendix B (51)

SchoolFamily Compact Signature Page (Return to Homeroom) Appendix C (52)

Google Applications Student Permission Form Appendix D (54)

Medical Information Page (Return to Homeroom Teacher) Appendix E (55)

Meningococcal Information Appendix F (57)

Influenza Information Appendix G (59)

West Elementary Purpose 3

West Elementary Parent Teacher Association 3

Adopt-a-School Sponsors 3

West Elementary Fast Facts 3

Equal Educational Opportunities 4

Harassment Policy 4

Section 504 Notice of Non-Discrimination 4

School Policies 5

Attendance Guidelines 5

Academic Information 8

Expectations for Student Behavior 10

Safety Information 12

Lunchroom Information 14

General School Information 15

Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools 16

School Conduct Intervention for Cullman City Schools 37

Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy 43

Required pages to complete sign and return to homeroom teachers

2

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

West Elementary School Mission

The mission of West Elementary School is to provide a superior educational experience where students

succeed academically physically and socially while developing an appreciation for the arts a responsibility for

community and respect for our country

West Elementary School Purpose

The West Elementary School community has established that we are experiencing success together

when we

Increase academic proficiency

Develop social competency

Promote healthy lifestyles

Practice good citizenship

Foster an appreciation of the arts

Build relationships between school home and community

Provide a positive learning environment

These purposes serve as the focus for assessing student performance and school effectiveness These

purposes will guide allocations of time as well as allocation of human material and fiscal resources

West Elementary Parent Teacher Association

We encourage you to join and be an active member in the West Elementary Parent Teacher Association

(PTA) West Elementary PTA coordinates volunteers as they provided our students and faculty with both

personal and financial support West Elementary PTA members make a significant difference in our studentsrsquo

educational experience Please consider supporting PTA with your membership and time

Adopt-a-School Sponsors

We are pleased to have Premier Bank of the South represented by Jacob Mullins and Johnny Cook and

Apel Steel represented by Hank Apel as our Adopt-a-School sponsors Our partners have provided substantial

financial support for our school program including support of our reading program incentives communication

folders and support for clubs and organizations We are excited to work with Premier Back of the South and

Apel Steel this school year

WEST ELEMENTARY FAST FACTS

Enrollment Approximately 625 students

Grade Levels Second Grade through 6th Grade

Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (since 1963)

Certified Faculty 44

3

Support Staff 14

Principal Dr Jay Page

Assistant Principal Mr Nic Gragg

Curriculum Coach Mrs Melinda Willingham

Guidance Counselor Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix

Address 303 Rosemont AVE SW Cullman AL 35055

Phone (256) 734-4271

FAX (256) 775-5980

Email jpagecullmancatsnet

Web address wescullmancatsnet

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

It shall be the policy of the Cullman City Board of Education (Board) that the School District (District)

shall provide on nondiscriminatory basis equal educational opportunities for students No student shall be

denied the benefits of any education program or activity of the basis of race color handicap ability creed

national origin age or sex All programs offered by the school within the school district shall be open to all

students consistent with statutory and judicial requirements Admission of students to special and advanced

programs of activities shall be based on the performance of students Any student who feels that he or she has

been subjected to discriminatory treatment may provide written notice of such alleged discrimination to Dr

Susan Patterson Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256)

734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding ADA services should be directed to Dr Susan Patterson

Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding Section 504 services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

Inquiries or complaints regarding special education services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

HARASSMENT POLICY

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy state codes and federal codes harassment is

unlawful and is specifically prohibited Harassment is a punishable offense by law and by school

administration Any student engaging in verbal or physical harassment will be disciplined Students will be

punished according to the severity of the incident which may include prosecution by law enforcement officials

Any student or employee should report acts of harassment to the principal assistant principal guidance

counselors or designated school officials

Sexual harassment of students employees or other students is unlawful behavior and will not be

permitted in the school setting A student who feels heshe has been sexually harassed should report the

incident to hisher parent or guardians and the school principal as soon as possible after the incident

Hazing is defined as ldquothe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershiprdquo

Hazing committed by students clubs organizations or teams representing Cullman City Schools is not

permitted and violators will be punished

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is a civil rights statute that prohibits

discriminationharassment on the basis of a disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial

assistance In particular Section 504 provides that

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No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United Statesshall

solely by reason of her or his disability be excluded from the participation in be

denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance

29 USC sect 794(a) (1973)

Any individual (parentguardianschool staff member) may make a Section 504 referral for a student by

contacting Dr Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE

Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Academic progress and success greatly depends on both regular and punctual attendance at school In

order to benefit fully from the course of study at West Elementary School students are expected to be punctual

and to attend all classes regularly throughout the school year A studentrsquos parentsguardians will be informed if

the student develops patterns of inconsistent attendance and punctuality according to the Cullman City Board of

Education Code of Conduct

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy a school day absence is defined as non-

attendance for more than fifty percent (50) of the regularly scheduled school day To be counted present a

student must be present more than fifty percent (50) of the scheduled school day To be considered for

ldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo recognition a student must be present for 100 of each school day

School Arrival and Dismissal Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival and pickup

School Arrival Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival

The school day is from 745 AM ndash 255 PM

Students can be dropped off as early as 630 AM in the lunchroom as a part of the Extended DayProgram Students arriving before 725 AM will be supervised by the Extended Day staff for a fee of

$200 per day

Parents may begin dropping off students at 725 AM for no fee

Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Grade students and older siblings should arrive at the Rosemont

Avenue SW entrance (near the School Office) Students will report to lunchroom and sit in the

area designated for their homeroom

Fourth (4th) Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) grade students should arrive in the Gym Parking Lot For

morning arrival drop students off near the awning by the fence Students will report to the gym

unless eating breakfast and sit with the area designated for their grade level

Students should exit vehicles to the school side of the vehicle not toward the street

After 745 AM students will report to their homeroom

After 755 AM students will report to the main office to receive a tardy pass before reporting to

homeroom

School Dismissal Information

5

The following guidelines will be followed for student dismissal

Dismissal begins at 255 PM and continues until 315 PM

At 315 PM any students who have not been picked up in carline will be escorted to the lunchroom Students may stay in Extended Day for no charge until 330 PM Students not picked up after 330 PM

will be charged for Extended Day

If there is a change in the dismissal for you child please contact your teacher before 200 PM Please be aware that teachers may not check their email A phone call is the best way to change your childrsquos

dismissal plan If your child changes hisher dismissal plan on a permanent basis fill out a new

dismissal form Teachers will have copies of the form

Students who ride vans walk home across Highway 278 and stay in Extended Day will report to the

lunchroom to a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

students may leave school without reporting to a staff member

Students who walk home across 3rd Street and Rosemont will report Mrs Hathcockrsquos room (Old Library) and a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

student may leave school without reporting to a staff member

A teacher or staff member will escort carline students to their designated pickup areas Students with a younger sibling at West will report to the younger siblingrsquos designated pickup area

The following areas are designated for student pickup by car

A Area A (Rosemont Avenue SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Kelly Mrs Hayes Mrs

Moss and Mrs K Robinson 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Tidwell Mrs Meharg Mrs

Adams and Mrs Caretti B Area B (3rd Street SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Thompson and Mrs Whitlock

3rd Grade Homerooms Mrs Dial Mrs Edwards Mrs Fowlkes Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Noblett

C Area C (Gym Parking Lot) ndash 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Grobe and Mrs Darnell 5th

Grade Homerooms Mrs Bradley Mrs Doyle Mrs Hall Mrs Miller and Mrs Ro

Smith 6th Grade Homerooms Mrs Posey Mrs Rakestraw Mrs N Robinson Mrs

Spradlin and Mrs White

Check InCheck Out Procedures

All students leaving or entering school between 755 AM and 255 PM must register with the principalrsquos

office A parentguardian may physically check out the student Parents may designate another adult to check

out a student Designated adults must be submitted to the West Elementary Staff office in writing When

completing the Dismissal Form please list all adults that you will allow to check out your child Any

person not designated on the Dismissal Form to check out your child will not be allowed to check out

your child Office staff will contact the parent if a person not designated to check out your child attempts to

check out your child Late check-in and early checkout are unexcused unless parents provide appropriate

documentation to excuse the absence

Tardies

Students who arrive after 755 AM are tardy Excessive tardiness is detrimental to both the individua l

and the entire class of which heshe is a member A school tardy is defined as a studentrsquos arrival after the tardy

bell at 755 AM The following discipline ladder will be used for each twelve (12) week period

4th Tardy One day of after school detention

5th Tardy On day of after school detention

6th Tardy One morning of Saturday School

6

7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

7

Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

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Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

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Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

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bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

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authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

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The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

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Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

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Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

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Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

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SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

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Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

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Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

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Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

West Elementary School Mission

The mission of West Elementary School is to provide a superior educational experience where students

succeed academically physically and socially while developing an appreciation for the arts a responsibility for

community and respect for our country

West Elementary School Purpose

The West Elementary School community has established that we are experiencing success together

when we

Increase academic proficiency

Develop social competency

Promote healthy lifestyles

Practice good citizenship

Foster an appreciation of the arts

Build relationships between school home and community

Provide a positive learning environment

These purposes serve as the focus for assessing student performance and school effectiveness These

purposes will guide allocations of time as well as allocation of human material and fiscal resources

West Elementary Parent Teacher Association

We encourage you to join and be an active member in the West Elementary Parent Teacher Association

(PTA) West Elementary PTA coordinates volunteers as they provided our students and faculty with both

personal and financial support West Elementary PTA members make a significant difference in our studentsrsquo

educational experience Please consider supporting PTA with your membership and time

Adopt-a-School Sponsors

We are pleased to have Premier Bank of the South represented by Jacob Mullins and Johnny Cook and

Apel Steel represented by Hank Apel as our Adopt-a-School sponsors Our partners have provided substantial

financial support for our school program including support of our reading program incentives communication

folders and support for clubs and organizations We are excited to work with Premier Back of the South and

Apel Steel this school year

WEST ELEMENTARY FAST FACTS

Enrollment Approximately 625 students

Grade Levels Second Grade through 6th Grade

Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (since 1963)

Certified Faculty 44

3

Support Staff 14

Principal Dr Jay Page

Assistant Principal Mr Nic Gragg

Curriculum Coach Mrs Melinda Willingham

Guidance Counselor Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix

Address 303 Rosemont AVE SW Cullman AL 35055

Phone (256) 734-4271

FAX (256) 775-5980

Email jpagecullmancatsnet

Web address wescullmancatsnet

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

It shall be the policy of the Cullman City Board of Education (Board) that the School District (District)

shall provide on nondiscriminatory basis equal educational opportunities for students No student shall be

denied the benefits of any education program or activity of the basis of race color handicap ability creed

national origin age or sex All programs offered by the school within the school district shall be open to all

students consistent with statutory and judicial requirements Admission of students to special and advanced

programs of activities shall be based on the performance of students Any student who feels that he or she has

been subjected to discriminatory treatment may provide written notice of such alleged discrimination to Dr

Susan Patterson Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256)

734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding ADA services should be directed to Dr Susan Patterson

Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding Section 504 services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

Inquiries or complaints regarding special education services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

HARASSMENT POLICY

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy state codes and federal codes harassment is

unlawful and is specifically prohibited Harassment is a punishable offense by law and by school

administration Any student engaging in verbal or physical harassment will be disciplined Students will be

punished according to the severity of the incident which may include prosecution by law enforcement officials

Any student or employee should report acts of harassment to the principal assistant principal guidance

counselors or designated school officials

Sexual harassment of students employees or other students is unlawful behavior and will not be

permitted in the school setting A student who feels heshe has been sexually harassed should report the

incident to hisher parent or guardians and the school principal as soon as possible after the incident

Hazing is defined as ldquothe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershiprdquo

Hazing committed by students clubs organizations or teams representing Cullman City Schools is not

permitted and violators will be punished

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is a civil rights statute that prohibits

discriminationharassment on the basis of a disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial

assistance In particular Section 504 provides that

4

No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United Statesshall

solely by reason of her or his disability be excluded from the participation in be

denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance

29 USC sect 794(a) (1973)

Any individual (parentguardianschool staff member) may make a Section 504 referral for a student by

contacting Dr Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE

Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Academic progress and success greatly depends on both regular and punctual attendance at school In

order to benefit fully from the course of study at West Elementary School students are expected to be punctual

and to attend all classes regularly throughout the school year A studentrsquos parentsguardians will be informed if

the student develops patterns of inconsistent attendance and punctuality according to the Cullman City Board of

Education Code of Conduct

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy a school day absence is defined as non-

attendance for more than fifty percent (50) of the regularly scheduled school day To be counted present a

student must be present more than fifty percent (50) of the scheduled school day To be considered for

ldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo recognition a student must be present for 100 of each school day

School Arrival and Dismissal Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival and pickup

School Arrival Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival

The school day is from 745 AM ndash 255 PM

Students can be dropped off as early as 630 AM in the lunchroom as a part of the Extended DayProgram Students arriving before 725 AM will be supervised by the Extended Day staff for a fee of

$200 per day

Parents may begin dropping off students at 725 AM for no fee

Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Grade students and older siblings should arrive at the Rosemont

Avenue SW entrance (near the School Office) Students will report to lunchroom and sit in the

area designated for their homeroom

Fourth (4th) Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) grade students should arrive in the Gym Parking Lot For

morning arrival drop students off near the awning by the fence Students will report to the gym

unless eating breakfast and sit with the area designated for their grade level

Students should exit vehicles to the school side of the vehicle not toward the street

After 745 AM students will report to their homeroom

After 755 AM students will report to the main office to receive a tardy pass before reporting to

homeroom

School Dismissal Information

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The following guidelines will be followed for student dismissal

Dismissal begins at 255 PM and continues until 315 PM

At 315 PM any students who have not been picked up in carline will be escorted to the lunchroom Students may stay in Extended Day for no charge until 330 PM Students not picked up after 330 PM

will be charged for Extended Day

If there is a change in the dismissal for you child please contact your teacher before 200 PM Please be aware that teachers may not check their email A phone call is the best way to change your childrsquos

dismissal plan If your child changes hisher dismissal plan on a permanent basis fill out a new

dismissal form Teachers will have copies of the form

Students who ride vans walk home across Highway 278 and stay in Extended Day will report to the

lunchroom to a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

students may leave school without reporting to a staff member

Students who walk home across 3rd Street and Rosemont will report Mrs Hathcockrsquos room (Old Library) and a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

student may leave school without reporting to a staff member

A teacher or staff member will escort carline students to their designated pickup areas Students with a younger sibling at West will report to the younger siblingrsquos designated pickup area

The following areas are designated for student pickup by car

A Area A (Rosemont Avenue SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Kelly Mrs Hayes Mrs

Moss and Mrs K Robinson 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Tidwell Mrs Meharg Mrs

Adams and Mrs Caretti B Area B (3rd Street SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Thompson and Mrs Whitlock

3rd Grade Homerooms Mrs Dial Mrs Edwards Mrs Fowlkes Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Noblett

C Area C (Gym Parking Lot) ndash 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Grobe and Mrs Darnell 5th

Grade Homerooms Mrs Bradley Mrs Doyle Mrs Hall Mrs Miller and Mrs Ro

Smith 6th Grade Homerooms Mrs Posey Mrs Rakestraw Mrs N Robinson Mrs

Spradlin and Mrs White

Check InCheck Out Procedures

All students leaving or entering school between 755 AM and 255 PM must register with the principalrsquos

office A parentguardian may physically check out the student Parents may designate another adult to check

out a student Designated adults must be submitted to the West Elementary Staff office in writing When

completing the Dismissal Form please list all adults that you will allow to check out your child Any

person not designated on the Dismissal Form to check out your child will not be allowed to check out

your child Office staff will contact the parent if a person not designated to check out your child attempts to

check out your child Late check-in and early checkout are unexcused unless parents provide appropriate

documentation to excuse the absence

Tardies

Students who arrive after 755 AM are tardy Excessive tardiness is detrimental to both the individua l

and the entire class of which heshe is a member A school tardy is defined as a studentrsquos arrival after the tardy

bell at 755 AM The following discipline ladder will be used for each twelve (12) week period

4th Tardy One day of after school detention

5th Tardy On day of after school detention

6th Tardy One morning of Saturday School

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7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

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Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

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F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

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Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

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reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

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Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

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Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

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Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

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Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

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CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

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Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Support Staff 14

Principal Dr Jay Page

Assistant Principal Mr Nic Gragg

Curriculum Coach Mrs Melinda Willingham

Guidance Counselor Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix

Address 303 Rosemont AVE SW Cullman AL 35055

Phone (256) 734-4271

FAX (256) 775-5980

Email jpagecullmancatsnet

Web address wescullmancatsnet

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

It shall be the policy of the Cullman City Board of Education (Board) that the School District (District)

shall provide on nondiscriminatory basis equal educational opportunities for students No student shall be

denied the benefits of any education program or activity of the basis of race color handicap ability creed

national origin age or sex All programs offered by the school within the school district shall be open to all

students consistent with statutory and judicial requirements Admission of students to special and advanced

programs of activities shall be based on the performance of students Any student who feels that he or she has

been subjected to discriminatory treatment may provide written notice of such alleged discrimination to Dr

Susan Patterson Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256)

734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding ADA services should be directed to Dr Susan Patterson

Superintendent Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

Inquiries or complaints regarding Section 504 services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

Inquiries or complaints regarding special education services should be directed to Student Services

Coordinator Dr Richard Templeton Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE Cullman AL 35055

HARASSMENT POLICY

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy state codes and federal codes harassment is

unlawful and is specifically prohibited Harassment is a punishable offense by law and by school

administration Any student engaging in verbal or physical harassment will be disciplined Students will be

punished according to the severity of the incident which may include prosecution by law enforcement officials

Any student or employee should report acts of harassment to the principal assistant principal guidance

counselors or designated school officials

Sexual harassment of students employees or other students is unlawful behavior and will not be

permitted in the school setting A student who feels heshe has been sexually harassed should report the

incident to hisher parent or guardians and the school principal as soon as possible after the incident

Hazing is defined as ldquothe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershiprdquo

Hazing committed by students clubs organizations or teams representing Cullman City Schools is not

permitted and violators will be punished

SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is a civil rights statute that prohibits

discriminationharassment on the basis of a disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial

assistance In particular Section 504 provides that

4

No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United Statesshall

solely by reason of her or his disability be excluded from the participation in be

denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance

29 USC sect 794(a) (1973)

Any individual (parentguardianschool staff member) may make a Section 504 referral for a student by

contacting Dr Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE

Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Academic progress and success greatly depends on both regular and punctual attendance at school In

order to benefit fully from the course of study at West Elementary School students are expected to be punctual

and to attend all classes regularly throughout the school year A studentrsquos parentsguardians will be informed if

the student develops patterns of inconsistent attendance and punctuality according to the Cullman City Board of

Education Code of Conduct

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy a school day absence is defined as non-

attendance for more than fifty percent (50) of the regularly scheduled school day To be counted present a

student must be present more than fifty percent (50) of the scheduled school day To be considered for

ldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo recognition a student must be present for 100 of each school day

School Arrival and Dismissal Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival and pickup

School Arrival Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival

The school day is from 745 AM ndash 255 PM

Students can be dropped off as early as 630 AM in the lunchroom as a part of the Extended DayProgram Students arriving before 725 AM will be supervised by the Extended Day staff for a fee of

$200 per day

Parents may begin dropping off students at 725 AM for no fee

Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Grade students and older siblings should arrive at the Rosemont

Avenue SW entrance (near the School Office) Students will report to lunchroom and sit in the

area designated for their homeroom

Fourth (4th) Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) grade students should arrive in the Gym Parking Lot For

morning arrival drop students off near the awning by the fence Students will report to the gym

unless eating breakfast and sit with the area designated for their grade level

Students should exit vehicles to the school side of the vehicle not toward the street

After 745 AM students will report to their homeroom

After 755 AM students will report to the main office to receive a tardy pass before reporting to

homeroom

School Dismissal Information

5

The following guidelines will be followed for student dismissal

Dismissal begins at 255 PM and continues until 315 PM

At 315 PM any students who have not been picked up in carline will be escorted to the lunchroom Students may stay in Extended Day for no charge until 330 PM Students not picked up after 330 PM

will be charged for Extended Day

If there is a change in the dismissal for you child please contact your teacher before 200 PM Please be aware that teachers may not check their email A phone call is the best way to change your childrsquos

dismissal plan If your child changes hisher dismissal plan on a permanent basis fill out a new

dismissal form Teachers will have copies of the form

Students who ride vans walk home across Highway 278 and stay in Extended Day will report to the

lunchroom to a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

students may leave school without reporting to a staff member

Students who walk home across 3rd Street and Rosemont will report Mrs Hathcockrsquos room (Old Library) and a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

student may leave school without reporting to a staff member

A teacher or staff member will escort carline students to their designated pickup areas Students with a younger sibling at West will report to the younger siblingrsquos designated pickup area

The following areas are designated for student pickup by car

A Area A (Rosemont Avenue SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Kelly Mrs Hayes Mrs

Moss and Mrs K Robinson 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Tidwell Mrs Meharg Mrs

Adams and Mrs Caretti B Area B (3rd Street SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Thompson and Mrs Whitlock

3rd Grade Homerooms Mrs Dial Mrs Edwards Mrs Fowlkes Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Noblett

C Area C (Gym Parking Lot) ndash 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Grobe and Mrs Darnell 5th

Grade Homerooms Mrs Bradley Mrs Doyle Mrs Hall Mrs Miller and Mrs Ro

Smith 6th Grade Homerooms Mrs Posey Mrs Rakestraw Mrs N Robinson Mrs

Spradlin and Mrs White

Check InCheck Out Procedures

All students leaving or entering school between 755 AM and 255 PM must register with the principalrsquos

office A parentguardian may physically check out the student Parents may designate another adult to check

out a student Designated adults must be submitted to the West Elementary Staff office in writing When

completing the Dismissal Form please list all adults that you will allow to check out your child Any

person not designated on the Dismissal Form to check out your child will not be allowed to check out

your child Office staff will contact the parent if a person not designated to check out your child attempts to

check out your child Late check-in and early checkout are unexcused unless parents provide appropriate

documentation to excuse the absence

Tardies

Students who arrive after 755 AM are tardy Excessive tardiness is detrimental to both the individua l

and the entire class of which heshe is a member A school tardy is defined as a studentrsquos arrival after the tardy

bell at 755 AM The following discipline ladder will be used for each twelve (12) week period

4th Tardy One day of after school detention

5th Tardy On day of after school detention

6th Tardy One morning of Saturday School

6

7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

7

Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

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Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United Statesshall

solely by reason of her or his disability be excluded from the participation in be

denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or

activity receiving federal financial assistance

29 USC sect 794(a) (1973)

Any individual (parentguardianschool staff member) may make a Section 504 referral for a student by

contacting Dr Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools 301 1st Street NE

Cullman AL 35055 Phone (256) 734-2233

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Academic progress and success greatly depends on both regular and punctual attendance at school In

order to benefit fully from the course of study at West Elementary School students are expected to be punctual

and to attend all classes regularly throughout the school year A studentrsquos parentsguardians will be informed if

the student develops patterns of inconsistent attendance and punctuality according to the Cullman City Board of

Education Code of Conduct

According to Cullman City Board of Education policy a school day absence is defined as non-

attendance for more than fifty percent (50) of the regularly scheduled school day To be counted present a

student must be present more than fifty percent (50) of the scheduled school day To be considered for

ldquoPerfect Attendancerdquo recognition a student must be present for 100 of each school day

School Arrival and Dismissal Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival and pickup

School Arrival Information

The following guidelines will be followed for student arrival

The school day is from 745 AM ndash 255 PM

Students can be dropped off as early as 630 AM in the lunchroom as a part of the Extended DayProgram Students arriving before 725 AM will be supervised by the Extended Day staff for a fee of

$200 per day

Parents may begin dropping off students at 725 AM for no fee

Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Grade students and older siblings should arrive at the Rosemont

Avenue SW entrance (near the School Office) Students will report to lunchroom and sit in the

area designated for their homeroom

Fourth (4th) Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) grade students should arrive in the Gym Parking Lot For

morning arrival drop students off near the awning by the fence Students will report to the gym

unless eating breakfast and sit with the area designated for their grade level

Students should exit vehicles to the school side of the vehicle not toward the street

After 745 AM students will report to their homeroom

After 755 AM students will report to the main office to receive a tardy pass before reporting to

homeroom

School Dismissal Information

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The following guidelines will be followed for student dismissal

Dismissal begins at 255 PM and continues until 315 PM

At 315 PM any students who have not been picked up in carline will be escorted to the lunchroom Students may stay in Extended Day for no charge until 330 PM Students not picked up after 330 PM

will be charged for Extended Day

If there is a change in the dismissal for you child please contact your teacher before 200 PM Please be aware that teachers may not check their email A phone call is the best way to change your childrsquos

dismissal plan If your child changes hisher dismissal plan on a permanent basis fill out a new

dismissal form Teachers will have copies of the form

Students who ride vans walk home across Highway 278 and stay in Extended Day will report to the

lunchroom to a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

students may leave school without reporting to a staff member

Students who walk home across 3rd Street and Rosemont will report Mrs Hathcockrsquos room (Old Library) and a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

student may leave school without reporting to a staff member

A teacher or staff member will escort carline students to their designated pickup areas Students with a younger sibling at West will report to the younger siblingrsquos designated pickup area

The following areas are designated for student pickup by car

A Area A (Rosemont Avenue SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Kelly Mrs Hayes Mrs

Moss and Mrs K Robinson 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Tidwell Mrs Meharg Mrs

Adams and Mrs Caretti B Area B (3rd Street SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Thompson and Mrs Whitlock

3rd Grade Homerooms Mrs Dial Mrs Edwards Mrs Fowlkes Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Noblett

C Area C (Gym Parking Lot) ndash 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Grobe and Mrs Darnell 5th

Grade Homerooms Mrs Bradley Mrs Doyle Mrs Hall Mrs Miller and Mrs Ro

Smith 6th Grade Homerooms Mrs Posey Mrs Rakestraw Mrs N Robinson Mrs

Spradlin and Mrs White

Check InCheck Out Procedures

All students leaving or entering school between 755 AM and 255 PM must register with the principalrsquos

office A parentguardian may physically check out the student Parents may designate another adult to check

out a student Designated adults must be submitted to the West Elementary Staff office in writing When

completing the Dismissal Form please list all adults that you will allow to check out your child Any

person not designated on the Dismissal Form to check out your child will not be allowed to check out

your child Office staff will contact the parent if a person not designated to check out your child attempts to

check out your child Late check-in and early checkout are unexcused unless parents provide appropriate

documentation to excuse the absence

Tardies

Students who arrive after 755 AM are tardy Excessive tardiness is detrimental to both the individua l

and the entire class of which heshe is a member A school tardy is defined as a studentrsquos arrival after the tardy

bell at 755 AM The following discipline ladder will be used for each twelve (12) week period

4th Tardy One day of after school detention

5th Tardy On day of after school detention

6th Tardy One morning of Saturday School

6

7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

7

Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

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Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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The following guidelines will be followed for student dismissal

Dismissal begins at 255 PM and continues until 315 PM

At 315 PM any students who have not been picked up in carline will be escorted to the lunchroom Students may stay in Extended Day for no charge until 330 PM Students not picked up after 330 PM

will be charged for Extended Day

If there is a change in the dismissal for you child please contact your teacher before 200 PM Please be aware that teachers may not check their email A phone call is the best way to change your childrsquos

dismissal plan If your child changes hisher dismissal plan on a permanent basis fill out a new

dismissal form Teachers will have copies of the form

Students who ride vans walk home across Highway 278 and stay in Extended Day will report to the

lunchroom to a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

students may leave school without reporting to a staff member

Students who walk home across 3rd Street and Rosemont will report Mrs Hathcockrsquos room (Old Library) and a staff member All students will report and be checked off before leaving school No

student may leave school without reporting to a staff member

A teacher or staff member will escort carline students to their designated pickup areas Students with a younger sibling at West will report to the younger siblingrsquos designated pickup area

The following areas are designated for student pickup by car

A Area A (Rosemont Avenue SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Kelly Mrs Hayes Mrs

Moss and Mrs K Robinson 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Tidwell Mrs Meharg Mrs

Adams and Mrs Caretti B Area B (3rd Street SW) ndash 2nd Grade Homerooms Mrs Thompson and Mrs Whitlock

3rd Grade Homerooms Mrs Dial Mrs Edwards Mrs Fowlkes Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Mayberry and Mrs Noblett

C Area C (Gym Parking Lot) ndash 4th Grade Homerooms Mrs Grobe and Mrs Darnell 5th

Grade Homerooms Mrs Bradley Mrs Doyle Mrs Hall Mrs Miller and Mrs Ro

Smith 6th Grade Homerooms Mrs Posey Mrs Rakestraw Mrs N Robinson Mrs

Spradlin and Mrs White

Check InCheck Out Procedures

All students leaving or entering school between 755 AM and 255 PM must register with the principalrsquos

office A parentguardian may physically check out the student Parents may designate another adult to check

out a student Designated adults must be submitted to the West Elementary Staff office in writing When

completing the Dismissal Form please list all adults that you will allow to check out your child Any

person not designated on the Dismissal Form to check out your child will not be allowed to check out

your child Office staff will contact the parent if a person not designated to check out your child attempts to

check out your child Late check-in and early checkout are unexcused unless parents provide appropriate

documentation to excuse the absence

Tardies

Students who arrive after 755 AM are tardy Excessive tardiness is detrimental to both the individua l

and the entire class of which heshe is a member A school tardy is defined as a studentrsquos arrival after the tardy

bell at 755 AM The following discipline ladder will be used for each twelve (12) week period

4th Tardy One day of after school detention

5th Tardy On day of after school detention

6th Tardy One morning of Saturday School

6

7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

7

Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

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reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

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Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

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Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

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Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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7th Tardy One day of In School Suspension

Subsequent tardies after the 7th tardy will be administered on a case by case

basis which include additional discipline sanctions as well as Early Warning Truancy referrals

Tardies are cumulative The tardy count will start over in terms of the discipline

ladder each twelve (12) week grading period

Excused Absences

In accordance with state law a parent or guardian must explain the cause of every absence of a student

under his or her control or charge Within two (2) days of returning from an absence each student must present

the homeroom teacher with a written explanation that has been signed by the parent of guardian The absence

will be marked excused provided that it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as determined by

the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In School Suspension

In accordance with state law absences cannot be excused for any other reasons (Cullman City Schools Board

Policy Manual 614 2015)

Parent Absence Notes Limited to Five Days

A parent note will be acceptable (for an excused absence) for five absence occurrences (ie either whole

or part of a school day) After a parent excuses five occurrences medical or legal documentation must be

provided to excuse an absence

Makeup Work Excused Absence

The parent of guardian is responsible for arranging makeup work within two (2) days of returning from

an excused absence

Unexcused Absences

The Compulsory Attendance Law of the State of Alabama compels children between the ages of 6 and

17 to attend school After a student is unexcused five days the student and hisher guardian will be referred to

the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program (Cullman City Schools Board Policy Manual 611 2015 Code

of Alabama (1975) sect16-28-3)

Makeup Work Unexcused Absence

Teachers have the discretion to require students absent for unexcused reason to make up academic

assignments on a non-credit basis No student will receive a zero for an unexcused absence on an automatic

basis Zeroes may be assigned to students who have unexcused absences when other students in general receive

grades for homework exams or other assessments

7

Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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BACK COVER

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Excessive Absences

If a student has more than twenty (20) excused days or twelve (12) unexcused days per year hisher

attendance record and academic achievement records will e reviewed for possible retention Parents guardians

and the Attendance Officer will be notified of any retention decisions

Truancy

A parent guardian or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled Alabama public

schools shall explain in writing the cause of every absence the child has incurred no later than two (2) days

following the return of the student to school A failure to submit explanation for an absence shall be evidence

of the child being truant each day that heshe is absent Seven (7) unexcused absences within a school year

constitute a student being truant for the purposes of filing a petition with the Court

The Interagency Committee on Youth Truancy Task Force recommendations know as the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program timeline for reporting truancy shall define the truancy status of a student

as follows

1 First Truancyunexcused absence (Warning)

a Parentguardian shall be notified by the school principal or hisher designee that the student was

truant and the date of the truancy

b Parentguardian shall also be provided with a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws

and advised of the penalties that can be applied and the procedures that shall be followed in the event

that other unexcused absence occur

2 No earlier than the fifth unexcused absence (Conference)

a The parentguardian shall attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or hisher

designee andor participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court

b Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have

been made or emergency basis

c Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the early warning program shall result

in the filing of a complaintpetition against the parent under the Code of Alabama 1975 sect16-28-

12(c) (failure to cooperate) or a truancy against the child whichever is appropriate

3 No earlier than the seventh (7th) unexcused absence but within ten (10) school days (Court)

a File complaintpetition against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Calculation of Student Grades 2-12

Calculation of grades for students in grades 2-12 will be awarded according to the following scale

Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Point Average Points

(100 Point Scale) (4 Point Scale)

A 90-100 400

B 80-89 300

C 70-79 200

D 60-69 100

8

F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

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Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

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Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

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Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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F Below 60 000

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 732 2015)

Report Cards

Report cards reflecting student progress will be provided to the parents or legal guardians of students on

a regularly scheduled basis West Elementary operates on a twelve (12) week grading period There are three

grading periods during the school year Report cards are issued at the end of each twelve-week grading period

Progress reports will be issued at the halfway point of each grading period These dates are published on the

Cullman City Schools 2017-18 calendar at wwwcullmancatsnet

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 734 2015)

Promotion

Students are promoted from grade to grade on the basis of academic credit earned during the school

year in summer school programs or in such other academic programs as may be approved or recognized by the

Board Students who are eligible for promotion from grade to grade may nevertheless be retained The final

decision is to be made by appropriate school officials

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 735 2015)

Special Education Grading Standards

Students who are receiving special educational services may be graded according to an individualized

educational plan and nothing in Board policy or procedure prohibits the extension of appropriate academic

modifications or accommodations to students who may be eligible for such modifications or accommodations

under provisions of state and federal law

(Cullman City Board of Education Policy Manual 733 2015)

Gifted Education

The staff of Cullman City Schools recognizes that each individual is different and of unique value Each

student has varied personal interests talents and needs Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who

perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age experience or

environment These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program

Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations across all economic strata and in

all areas of human endeavor Gifted students may be found within any race ethnicity economic class or

nationality In addition some students with disabilities may be gifted The Cullman City Board of Education

shall prohibit discrimination against any student on the above basis with respect to hisher participation in the

program

Referrals may be made at any time by parents teachers peers the student or anyone with knowledge of

the student Referral forms are available in each elementary school office the Central Office of Cullman City

Schools or from the Gifted Coordinator All second grade students in our system are screened for possible

gifted placement Cullman City Schools follows the Alabama State code criteria for gifted eligibility This

includes but is not limited to data collection in the following areas

Aptitude Aptitude is assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity

Characteristics A behavior rating scale that is designed to assess gifted behavior is completed by teachers or other person with knowledge of the student

Performance At least three indicators of performance are required These may included grades achievement test scores work samples etc

9

Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

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Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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Scores from the above mentioned assessment items are entered on a state matrix where points are assigned

according to established criteria Total number of points earned determines if a student qualifier for gifted

services as per state criteria For additional information on the Gifted Education program contact Dr

Richard Templeton Student Services Coordinator Cullman City Schools at (256) 734-2233

Guidance Services

Mrs Elizabeth Shaddix provides guidance services for all families These services include educational

planning interpretation of test scores occupational and career planning study skills and social concerns If

you would like to discuss information or concerns you may make an appointment with Mrs Shaddix at (256)

734-4271

Homework Policy

Parents that provide and supervise a daily academic time at home will reap the rewards of increased

academic achievement Teachers requesting students practice or complete academic assignments at home will

provide notice through the weekly newsletter Parents should routinely review the weekly newsletter with their

child and schedulesupervise assigned work Teachers will keep on file a parental acknowledgement of their

homework policy

Media Center

The Media Center is open from 745 AM to 255 PM each school day Students may receive assistance

in finding material for research homework the Accelerated Reader Program or leisure reading Mrs Misty

Waldrop Library Media Specialist and Mrs Caroline Burress Library Instructional Assistant can assist you

with finding library materials Regular library books may be checked out for one week Most books may be

rechecked twice Reference materials may be checked out overnight

If a student has one book or library item that is one month overdue heshe may only check out one other

item If a student has two items that are one month or more overdue heshe may not check out any other items

until the overdue items are returned or paid

If books are lost or damaged students will be charged the purchase price of the book

Teacher Conference

Parents may contact the school office or teacher email to request a conference Conferences will be

scheduled during teacher planning time

Textbook Obligations

The Cullman City Board of Education provides textbooks Students are responsible for any book issued

to them and will be required to pay for all books that are lost damaged or destroyed before they will be issued

a replacement

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

The West Elementary School faculty and staff have developed reasonable expectations for student

behavior so that every family may experience the benefits of a safe and orderly school To maintain the order

and safety we all desire your help is needed Please discuss with your child the importance of good behavior

and a positive attitude while at school Please instruct your child to report problems to school officials The

10

reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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reporting of problems will be treated respectfully and confidentially You are welcome to contact me with any

behavior concerns at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010 or at jpagecullmancatsnet

Classroom Discipline

Teachers have individual instructional styles and unique classroom expectations for students to follow

It is the responsibility of the student to understand and follow these expectations All faculty members are

expected to address disruptions Your childrsquos teachers will appreciate your support as they strive to provide all

students with a safe and orderly school Teachers may temporarily remove students for behavior that disrupts

the classroom

Code of Conduct

A system-wide Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and a Code of Conduct Intervention Program

are printed in this handbook Please review both documents Parents are required to sign the perforated

acknowledgement form in Appendix A and return to their homeroom teacher

Dress Code

Students should dress appropriately for school and school activities While dress and grooming are

matters personal taste a reasonable dress code is necessary to ensure an appropriate learning environment exists

for all students Dress is not to distract from the normal routine nor endanger the safety or well being of

anyone The following is a list of guidelines for appropriate dress for students

Clothing appearance or personal hygiene and grooming practices that draw an inordinate amount of

attention to the individual students are considered inappropriate for school The dress and grooming

style of any student must not interfere with the educational process

Students are to wear clothing in the manner that it was intended to be worn

Revealing or suggestive clothing may not be worn Undergarments should be worn in an appropriate manner and should not be visible

All shorts dresses and skirts must approach knee length

Students are not to wear jewelry ornaments or other accessories which distract from the educational process or present a health andor safety hazard

Clothing that displays antisocial immoral illegal or gang-related slogans or names are not allowed Except for religious medical or class related activities caps hats or head coverings may not be worn in

school buildings

Students are required to wear appropriate shoes at all times All final decisions concerning the dress code rest with the principal or his designee

Drugs and Alcohol

Students shall not possess use transmit purchase or deliver any controlled substances illegal drugs

intoxicants including alcohol imitation controlled substances drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of a

controlled substance on school campus at school related events or while being transported to and from school-

related events In all cases the substances will be confiscated and police will be notified Any student in

violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action based on the Code of Conduct

FightingHarassment

11

Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Fighting or harassing students on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event is a serious offense

We will make every effort to provide student with a safe and secure environment Any student that feels

threatened or harassed should report the problem to a faculty member

Tobacco

Students are not permitted to smoke use tobacco or have tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia on the

school grounds in school buildings when riding school buses or at school events City ordinances prohibit

smoking in public school buildings Any student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action

based on the Code of Conduct

Use of Cell PhoneDigital Device during State Testing

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones MP3 players cameras or other

telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the

administration of a secure test which is our State Testing If a student is observed in possession of a digital

device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test testing for the student

will cease the device will be confiscated and is subject to search the student will be dismissed from testing and

the studentrsquos test will be invalidated

Vandalism

Students who destroy damage or deface school property will be required to pay the price of repair of

replacement and be subject to disciplinary action Any school property accidentally damaged should be

reported to a staff member

SAFETY INFORMATION

Visitors and Guests

To ensure that West Elementary School is safe we control access to our campus and classrooms

Parents are welcome to visit campus During the regular school hours of 745 AM to 315 PM all visitors must

Arrive at the front entrance facing Rosemont Avenue SW

Register in the main office

Receive and visibly display visitor pass while on campus

Parents are welcome to participate in classroom activities with 1 Teacher invitation or

2 Principal approval

Our faculty staff and students are expected to report all individuals not displaying appropriate identification

The perimeter fence will be secured during the instructional day

Health Conditions and Health Assessment Record

At the time of admission parents or guardians of students who suffer health problems that may require

special attention must provide written medial documentation to the principal Please fill out Appendix D and

return to your homeroom teacher

12

Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Taking Medications at School

Students may not possess any medications without prior approval of the principal If a student must take

medication during regular school hours a Medication Authorization form must be completed and on file The

following guidelines will also apply

The parentguardian must bring the medication to school

The medication must be in its prescription container

Medications will be housed and locked in the nursersquos office

Medications will be counted and recorded by the school designee upon delivery

When the last dose of medication is administered the empty container will be sent home

A new Medication Authorization form must be signed when medication changes

Students needing inhalers and insulin may self-administer with prior approval of the principal

Any student who gives away sells or possesses medicine prescription or non-prescription will be disciplined

At the close of each school year medication not picked up will be destroyed

Meningococcal (Meningitis) and Influenza Recommendations

Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages 2-18 years old The

meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 and for unvaccinated adolescents at high

school or college entry Please see Appendix F for more information Influenza disease is a contagious

respiratory illness caused by a virus It can cause mild to severe illness hospitalization and even death Please see Appendix G for more information

Backpack Information

Research shows that children carrying more than ten (10 ) percent of their body weight is damaging to

their spinal and postural health Appendix H has information from the Backpack Awareness Council The

West Elementary website (wescullmancatsnet) has a link to the Backpack Awareness Council

(wwwbacsupportcom) for additional information

Dangerous Weapons

No student shall posses any weapon or firearm on school property at any time A student in possession

of a weapon or firearm or a reasonable facsimile of a firearm and presents it as a real weapon shall be referred

to the Superintendent for possible Board disciplinary action

Emergency School Closings

When an emergency situation occurs a telephone message will be forwarded to the contact numbers

listed on the student enrollment application and to local radio and television stations To assist with a safe and

orderly emergency closing families should provide the homeroom teacher with a completed EmergencyEarly

Dismissal Permission form

Multi-Hazard Drills

Multi-hazard drills are required at regular intervals and are an important safety precaution Every

protective measure will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff members in fire severe weather and

threats to campus

13

Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Release of Students during Storm Watches

When a tornadosevere thunderstorm watch is in effect during the school day students will remain in the

regular school setting When a tornado watch is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students

will be released via regular procedures and transportation plans

Release of Students during Storm Warnings

When a storm warning is in effect during the school day students will be placed in the safest location

available When a warning is in effect at the conclusion of the normal school day students will not be released

from school until appropriate officials cancel the warning Students may not leave school except that students

may be released during the warning to their parents or guardians provided their parents or guardians personally

come to the school and assume custody of their child

Parking Information

Visitors to campus should use designated parking areas A limited amount of parking for short term

visits is available along the Rosemont side of the school Long-term visitor parking is available at three parking

lots on Third Street (Gymnasium parking lot the baseball field parking lot and swimming pool parking lots)

Please do not park against the curbs on Third Street or Rosemont Avenue from 230 to 315 PM

Asbestos Management Statement

In compliance with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA Program West Elementary has

been inspected for asbestos containing materials The asbestos management plans are on file in the principalrsquos

office for review during regular school hours

LUNCHROOM INFORMATION

An elementary student breakfast is $130 and lunch $250 Returning payment ensures that your child

has an appropriate meal each day Your check should be written to West Elementary School and specify the

studentrsquos name and lunch number Cullman City Schools allows for school lunches to be paid through an

online system PayPams (Parent Account Management System) Parents may pay for lunches by registering

online at httpspaypamscom Parents may sign up for Pay Pams and monitor lunchroom transactions by their

child

Other cafeteria information

Students may bring their own meal

All beverages must be in a sealed unbreakable container

Deliveries from outside food establishments are not allowed Food brought to the lunchroom needs to be brought in a lunchbox or other personal container not a container from an outside food

establishment

Parents and family members are welcome to join their child for lunch Please report to the office for a visitor pass before entering the lunchroom

Students may not bring snacks from the schoolrsquos concession stand into the lunchroom

Free and Reduced Lunches

14

Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Families who meet federal guidelines may have a free or reduced breakfast and lunch provided by

completing an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals An application must be completed at the

beginning of each school year For the 2018-19 school year Free and Reduced Lunch applications must

be completed online Applications will be delivered with the Student Handbook and are also available in the

lunchroom office Families are responsible for providing their child with an appropriate meal during the

processing of this application

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Establishing Legal Custody

The following rules of guardianship will apply for enrollment

Court documents must be presented to the principal prior to admission

The guardian must legally reside in an area served by the school system or have applied for and had hisher child accepted as a non-resident student

The child (ren) must reside with the guardian

Solicitations

West Elementary attempts to limit the number of fundraising activities There will be PTA fundraisers

throughout the year As a part of Good Citizenship instruction students will be invited to participate in

charitable projects such as Jump Rope for Heart United Way of Cullman County and Canned Food Drive

fundraisers However no student should be compelled to participate in or meet any quota in a fundraising or

charitable activity

Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects privacy rights in regards to student

records Families may inspect and review records request an amendment of records provide consent to

disclosures of personally identifiable information and may file a complaint with the US Department of

Education concerning alleged failures to comply with the requirement of FERPA

In accordance with FERPA guidance West Elementary may provide approved directory information

that is not considered harmful and its release is not considered an invasion of the studentrsquos privacy Parents

who wish to retain this right must advise the school If you have any questions concerning student records

contact Dr Jay Page at (256) 734-4271 Ext 5010

Flowers Balloons and Special Occasion Items Delivered to School

Food gifts flowers balloons or special occasion items may not be delivered by outside

businessesgroups to students at school Parents or guardians may deliver only those times that are necessary

and educationally related (ie textbooks medicines uniforms items related to special projects etc)

15

CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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CODE OF CONDUCTfor

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Date of Revision March 2017

301 1st Street NE Suite 100Cullman Alabama 35055

16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Non-Discrimination Policy18

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board18

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy 18

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders 18

41 Responsibility of School Personnel 18

42 Responsibility of Students 19

43 Responsibility of Parents 20

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities 20

5 Itrsquos the Law 21

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782) 21

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) 21

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) 21

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94-784) 21

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)22

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819) 22

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)22

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820) 22

6 Attendance22

61 Alabama Attendance Law 22

62 Excused Absences 23

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools 23

8 Student Discipline Policy 23

9 Due Process 24

91 Informal Process 24

92 Formal Process24

10 Classification of Violations and Sanctions 25

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting 31

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances33

Appendix C ndash Expulsion 34

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY43

1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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1 Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment

2 Jurisdiction of the School Board

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo students are subject to the rules and regulations of the Cullman City School Board during the school day while in attendance at school-related and school-sponsored activities on school property and while on school-owned transportation

In order for students to succeed to their fullest potential it is critical that a high degree of self-discipline is developed Employees of the Cullman City School Board are encouraged to help students strive toward this goal The Cullman City School Board recognizing the importance of discipline in the learning process hereby accepts the following Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools

3 Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Mission and Educational Philosophy

It is the purpose of Cullman City Schools (CCS) to prepare all of our students to be knowledgeable creative and productive citizens in a global society To achieve these core beliefs it is our commitment to provide a learning environment conducive to inspiring our students for lifelong success through character citizenship and scholarship

Character We will strive to empower our students to demonstrate character and compassion

through the provision of a disciplined and peaceful environment so that students may strive to

reach their highest potential

Citizenship We embrace the uniqueness and value of our community resources and will strive to

use them wisely Our schools are a place of partnership and communication where educators work

closely with one another where relationships are forged and where collaborations with individuals

and organizations across our community support the highest levels of teaching and learning as we

look to prepare our students to take their places as worthwhile positive contributing citizens

Scholarship We value rigorous learning and high academic achievement for all students We

recognize and embrace that each student has varying needs learning capacities talents and

aspirations Our teachers are encouraged to be creative innovative and risk-taking in the

development of a sound curriculum that fosters the intellectual physical emotional and social

development of each child

4 Responsibility of Stakeholders

41 Responsibility of School Personnel

School personnel have a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS School personnel shall assume the following responsibilities

Refer students with academic and behavior problems to the Problem Solving Team (PST) to

ensure student success

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 18

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Use accepted guidance procedures

Maintain an atmosphere conducive to good behavior

Exhibit an attitude of respect for students

Demonstrate a positive caring attitude toward students

Plan curricula to meet the needs of all students

Maintain effective discipline

Encourage parental participation in school affairs

Promote the services of community agencies

Schedule conferences as needed

Inform parents of problems

Promote a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

Problem Solving Team (PST) Teachers and staff members are encouraged to use available item analysis data from all applicable normed- and criterion-referenced tests administered by the School System to identify each students strengths and weaknesses Further teachers and staff members are encouraged to use such information to infuse intervention strategies into the regular instructional program for students who are experiencing behavioral and academic deficits Local school principals school counselors and teachers are encouraged to utilize Problem Solving Teams to facilitate and enhance intervention opportunities for students throughout the School System

42 Responsibility of Students

Students have a responsibility to contribute to an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Students shall assume the following responsibilities

Attend all classes daily and be punctual in attendance

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Attend class prepared with appropriate working materials

Respect the rights of others

Respect both school property and property of others

Dress in an appropriate manner as outlined in each schoolrsquos dress code

Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner

Demonstrate a positive cooperative attitude

Abide by classroom regulations

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 19

Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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Practice responsible digital citizenship

Complete assignments on time

Review materials covered in class

Ask for help when needed

Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students

can learn

43 Responsibility of Parents

In order to build a successful learning environment for all students it is very important that parents take responsibility to promote and support an environment conducive to the mission and educational philosophy of CCS Parents should assume the following supportive role

Keep in regular communication with school authorities concerning their studentrsquos progress

and conduct

Take communication regarding concerns or grievances to certified staff according to the school

system organization chart (refer to Appendix B)

Make certain the student is in regular attendance and limit the studentrsquos leaving school early

Provide the student with the necessary resources needed to complete class work and student

activities

Discuss grades work assignments and a desire to achieve academically with the student

Provide the student with a quiet study environment at home

Make certain the student does hisher homework each day

Maintain up-to-date home work and emergency telephone numbers at the school

Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences

Promote responsible digital citizenship

Participate actively in parent-teacher organizations

Support school authorities when disciplinary action is taken

Encourage a safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students can

learn

44 Parental Notification of Responsibilities

In an effort to ensure parents are informed of their school-related responsibilities the Alabama State Board of Education has mandated that all parents receive notification that addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees (See section 5 ndash Itrsquos the Law for details regarding specific laws and subsequent penalties for violations)

Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 outlines the following parental responsibilities

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 20

bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

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Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

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Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

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bull To enroll children between the ages of six and 17 in school (public school private school

church school or instruction by a private tutor)

bull To require any child enrolled to regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor

bull To compel the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following

bull Inappropriate student conduct or behavior may result in suspension from school

bull Out-of-school suspensions shall be reported to the Superintendent of Education and the

District Attorney

bull Parents guardians or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to

prosecution for violations of this law

bull The Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the School Conduct Intervention Program

shall be followed to implement this legislation

5 Itrsquos the Law

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves properly the following laws are provided to advise parents of school-related civil liabilities criminal penalties and procedures that will be followed in the event violations occur

51 Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-782)

Each parentguardian or other person having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properly conduct himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined up to $100 and may be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

52 Teacher Assault (Act 94-794)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty

53 Drug Dealing (Act 94-783)

A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the injury or damage

54 Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm

(Act 94-784)

The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge is warranted the principal is

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 21

authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending regular classes and schedule a hearing within five school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-admission

55 Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817)

No person shall knowingly with intent to do bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus s a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

56 Vandalism (Act 94-819)

The parents guardian or other person having control of any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property plus the court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

57 Pistol PossessionDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

58 Drop-OutDriverrsquos License (Act 94-820)

The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are the sole source of transportation for the parent

6 Attendance

Refer to CCS Board Policy 61

61 Alabama Attendance Law

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 22

The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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The Alabama compulsory attendance law requires children between the ages of six and 17 to attend school Furthermore Alabama law holds parents or guardians responsible for their childs regular attendance and proper conduct In accordance with state law a report will be submitted to the Cullman County Juvenile Court Attendance Supervisor that lists the names and addresses of students who are enrolled in school with three or more unexcused absences Students who incur excessive unexcused absences may be referred to administration for possible disciplinary action

62 Excused Absences

Within two days of returning from an absence a student must present a written explanation that has been signed by the parentguardian The absence will be marked excused provided it meets the following guidelines

1 Personal illness of the student

2 Death in the immediate family

3 Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life or health of the student as

determined by the principal

4 Legal quarantine

5 Subpoena to court

6 Emergency condition as determined by the principal

7 Prior permission of the principal and consent of the parent or guardian

8 In-school suspension

In accordance with state law CCS cannot excuse reasons other than those listed above

7 Disciplinary Measures Available to Schools

All students who attend a school in CCS are charged with the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner appropriate to good citizenship Student conduct shall be founded on the basic concept of respect and consideration for the rights of others The Board fully recognizes that students possess certain constitutional rights which ldquoare not shed at the schoolhouse doorrdquo On the other hand the Board is aware of its statutory responsibility to maintain a proper atmosphere for learning in CCS Conduct by any student which materially interferes with the rights of others to receive a quality education will not be tolerated Violators shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures

8 Student Discipline Policy

The Student Discipline Policy is a significant step in implementing a positive school environment in all schools This Student Discipline Policy encourages a positive school environment for our staff students and parentsguardians CCS expects all enrolled students to conduct themselves in a manner that facilitates the educational process To ensure the educational process in the schools is not disrupted the Board has established specific classifications of misbehaviors and appropriate disciplinary responses to address these behaviors Violations are grouped into three classifications Class I Minor Offenses Class II Intermediate Offenses and Class III Major Offenses CCS may discipline a student where behavior imposes a serious identifiable threat of physical harm to CCS schools CCS student(s) or CCS employee(s)

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 23

Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

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Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

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Alabama Code Section 16-1-14 advises that any local school board may remove isolate or separate students who create disciplinary problems in any classroom or other school activities and whose presence in the class may be detrimental to the best interest and welfare of the class In keeping with this statute the described disciplinary actions are the normally expected consequences In an extreme case the administration is permitted to impose a more severe consequence as dictated by circumstances except that no Class I offense will ever result in an out of school suspension or expulsion Additionally no student shall be punished for any suspected violation without being given an opportunity to admit or deny the charge(s) and to tell his or her side of the events in question

CCS Board Policy 618 authorizes the appropriate use of physical restraint for all students in those situations in which a student is an immediate danger to himselfherself or others and the student is not responsive to less intensive behavioral interventions Schools and programs that use physical restraints must ensure that staff and faculty are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint Written parental notification will be provided within a reasonable time not to exceed one school day from the use of the restraint The use of seclusion and the use of restraints that restrict breathing are prohibited by this policy

9 Due Process

Students shall be treated with fairness in all discipline matters and shall be accorded procedural due process when the discipline measures of corporal punishment short and long-term suspension or expulsion are applied

91 Informal Process

Before being punished for violation of a Board procedure or a local school rule and regulation the local school principal or designee shall ensure that students are accorded the following minimal due process

1 The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charge(s) against himher

2 The evidence supporting the charge(s) shall be explained to the student

3 The student shall be given an opportunity to present hisher own version of the facts

concerning the charge(s)

The disciplining authority (principal teacher etc) may impose appropriate discipline measures immediately following the informal due process procedures stated above

92 Formal Process

When a student is facing possible long-term suspension (more than ten school days) or expulsion the Board shall ensure that students are accorded the following formal due process

1 The right to a hearing

2 The right to be represented by counsel

3 The right to cross-examine witnesses

4 The right to a written record of the hearing

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 24

Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

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Class II Intermediate Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Temporary removal from class

bull Corporal punishment

bull Detention

bull Saturday School

bull Extended Saturday School

bull In-school suspension

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed five consecutive days)

bull Referral to outside agency

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Temporary or permanent loss of device access

bull Referral to administrator

bull Restitution in vandalism instances for actual loss damage or repair

bull Any sanction(s) included in Class I and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

Class III Major Offenses ndash Consequences

bull Parent contact

bull Removal from class

bull Loss of device access

bull Out-of-school suspension (not to exceed ten consecutive days)

bull Recommendation for the Turning Point Program

bull Referral to outside agency including the criminal justice system

bull Expulsion (See Appendix C)

bull Restitution of property and damages where appropriate

bull Any sanction(s) included in Classes I and II and other sanction(s) as approved by the local principal

CCS Code of Conduct Page | 30

Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Appendix A ndash Harassment Procedures and Reporting

Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 624

The Cullman City Board maintains a firm policy that prohibits all forms of harassment No student shall engage in or be subjected to harassment violence threats of violence or intimidation by any other student or faculty member All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity There will be no tolerance for the creation of a hostile learning environment in Cullman City Schools Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined in the Code of Conduct

Harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dza continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function including but not limited to written electronic verbal or physical actsdz Hazing is defined as Dzthe forcing of humiliating or ridiculous tasks for initiation or membershipdz

A student who feels that he or she has been harassed should immediately report (within 30 days of the incident) all alleged violations of this policy to a school employee and if possible to the teacher or employee responsible for supervision at the time of the violation School faculty or staff members are required to report all alleged instances of harassment to their immediate supervisor and document with an Office Referral At the request of the complaining student or the studentrsquos parent or legal custodian incidental or minor violations of the policy may be presented and resolved informally Students may also complete a formal complaint using the following Harassment Report Form

Sexual Harassment

Refer to CCS Board Policy 611

Sexual harassment as defined in Board Policy means Dzunwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors other physical or verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature and any other gender-based harassmentdz

A student who feels that he or she has been sexually harassed should report the incident to his or her parent(s)guardian(s) and to his or her principal or guidance counselor The Board requires the student to file an initial complaint no later than 30 days following the incident or the latest occurrence The initial complaint may be made verbally or in writing with a written complaint to follow within ten days

Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Harassment Report Form

Name of Complainant

School Grade

Home Address

City

Home Phone Work Phone

State

Cell Phone

Zip

Email

List the name(s) of person(s) alleged to have harassed the Complainant listed above

List the name(s) of any witness(es) present at the time of the alleged harassment

Describe where the incident(s) occurred

Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible Additional pages may be attached as necessary

By signing this form I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I attest that I have read and am aware of the contents of Board Policy 624 regarding harassment

Complainantrsquos Signature Date

Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Appendix B ndash Communication Regarding Concerns or Grievances

All communication regarding concerns or grievances from parents students and staff should be taken to certified staff according to the school system organization chart as follows

Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Appendix C ndash Expulsion

Refer to CCS Board Policy 620

Expulsion Hearing Process

bull Principal Recommendation

o Principal completes the request for an expulsiondisciplinary hearing

o Prepare for hearing

bull Hearing Committee Review

o Hearing Officer presents case to the Hearing Committee which is composed of a minimum of

three members including the Hearing Officer (Student Services Coordinator) and

Superintendent Designee(s)

o Hearing Committee reviews case and completes Part I of the following Expulsion Review Report

bull Superintendent Review

o Superintendent completes Part II of the following Expulsion Review Report

o The Expulsion Review Report is returned to the Hearing Officer

bull ParentGuardian Notification

o Hearing Officer completes Part III of the following Expulsion Review Report

o Hearing Officer meets with parent(s)guardian(s) and informs parent(s)guardian(s) of the

following their right to appear before the Board their right to legal representation and the

Date time and place of the Board meeting where expulsion will be considered

bull Superintendent Recommendation

o Superintendent presents case and makes recommendation to the Board

o Student andor representative present case to the Board

o Board deliberates

o Board takes action on Superintendents recommendation

o Superintendent notifies student andor representative in writing of the Boardrsquos decision

Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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Student Name

School Grade Age

PART I Hearing Committee Review

Date of Hearing Committee Review

Hearing Committeersquos Decision

The Hearing Committee CCEPTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

The Hearing Committee REJECTS the Principalrsquos recommendation for expulsion

Comments

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

Committee Member Signature Date

PART II Superintendent Review

Date of Superintendent Review

Superintendentrsquos Decision

The Superintendent CCEPTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

The Superintendent REJECTS the Hearing Committeersquos recommendation for expulsion

PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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PART II Superintendent Review (continued)

Comments

Superintendent Signature Date

PART III ParentGuardian Notification (to be completed by the Hearing Officer)

Date of Parent Notification Time of Parent Notification

The parentguardian of the above-named student was notified that the student will be recommended for expulsion before the Board of Education

Meeting Date Time of Meeting Location of Meeting

Hearing Officer Signature Date

36

SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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SCHOOL CONDUCT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CULLMAN CITY

SCHOOLS

School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools

The Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Conduct Intervention Programs clarifies roles and

responsibilities of parents teachers administrators and the courts as well as identifying

procedures addressing school conduct requiring out-of-school suspension and truancy

The local school superintendent of education principals and other school officials have

worked cooperatively with local juvenile court judge district attorney and juvenile

probation officers to develop the programs These intervention programs will open new

avenues of opportunities for students and parents to address improper school conduct and

will provide means by which applicable State Board of Education resolutions may be

successfully addressed

Roles and Responsibilities

Parent guardian or other person having control or custody of a student shall

require the child to properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil read sign and return

to the school an acknowledgement of receiving written policies and procedures relative to

school conduct cooperate with appropriate authorities or agencies to address improper

school conduct and file an ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo (beyond control) with the court when

appropriate

The local superintendent of education shall report compliance with this law to

the State Superintendent of Education and report to the district attorney within ten (10)

days all violations of school conduct which result in out-of-school suspension

The local school administrator shall identify staff responsibilities and provide

training to implement Alabama Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) which should include safe

responsibilities and training for implementing procedural safeguards for identified sp ecial

education and 504 students or students in the process of eligibility determination

distribute copies of the Initial Parent Notification Letter and Itrsquos the Law ndash a model

parental notification of potential civil liabilities and criminal penalties to the parent

guardian or other person having control or custody of the enrolled child file and store

parentsrsquo and studentsrsquo acknowledgement of receiving the school discipline code and

programs adopted to address school conduct document correspondence andor

communication with the parent which may include but is not limited to suspension

notification future procedures and possible sanctions to be invoked for additional

violations document each intervention implemented to prevent additional school conduct

violations schedule and conduct conferences andor other preventionintervention

strategies and report violations of conduct which result in out-of-school suspension to

the local superintendent of education or hisher designee in a timely manner

The Juvenile Court should assist local boards of education the district attorney

and other appropriate agencies and organizations to develop the School Conduct

Intervention Program and be cognizant of the efforts of local school systems to establish

standards of behavior for all students and to require parents to be responsible for their

childrsquos behavior in school

37

Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Reporting Procedures for Out-of-School Suspension

First Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension the

parentsrsquo responsibilities for the proper conduct of the child enrolled and procedures

andor sanctions for future suspensions Included in this correspondence should be

instructions for securing a duplicate copy of the following (a) the Code of Student

Conduct (b) Procedures for the School Conduct Intervention Program and (c) Itrsquos the

Law

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Second Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and the

necessity of attending a school conference

Responsibility of Principal or designee Schedule and conduct a school

conference

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Parents or guardians may be

referred to the District Attorneyrsquos Office on the first or second suspension if in the

opinion of the principal the offense committed by their warrants such action

Third Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension

including the requirement to attend the School Conduct Intervention Program

Responsibility of Juvenile Court Send to parents a ldquoNotice to Attendrdquo School

Conduct Intervention Program The School Conduct Intervention Program is designed to

assist parents by informing them of the provisions of the law and identifying res ources

Those who should attend the program include students parents attendance officers

andor other designated representatives from the school system the juvenile court

probation officers or other appropriate personnel and representatives from various

agencies such as the Department of Human Resources the Department of Public Health

and the Department of Mental Health Parents are informed that they should sign an

ldquoincorrigible petitionrdquo if they are unable to control the child and if other attempts to

correct the pupilrsquos behavior have been unsuccessful

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension (Special colored form)

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspension

Responsibility of Principal File a Complaint The Principal or other appropriate

person shall file a complaint against the child with the juvenile court intake officer

located at the Cullman County Court House The telephone number is 734-3540

38

Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Fourth Out-of-School Suspension

Responsibility of Principal Notify the parents in writing of the suspension and

future procedures or possible sanctions

Responsibility of Principal Notify the local superintendent of education of the

suspension and include documentation of all previous intervention strategies and parental

contacts

Responsibility of Superintendent or designee Notify the district attorney of the

suspensions and send documentations of all previous intervention strategies and paren tal

contacts

Responsibility of Principal File a complaint in the circuit clerkrsquos office The

principal or other appropriate person shall file a complaint against the parent with the

juvenile court intake officer

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Issue a summons or warrant It is recommended

that a summons be issued

Responsibility of Circuit Clerk Notify the district attorney of the issuance of a

summons or warrant The circuit clerk shall notify the district attorney of the issuance of

the summons or warrant

Exceptions

Special situations may warrant immediate referral to the court These situations

may include but are not limited to the following serious violations which warrant the

immediate attention of the courts violations which established a pattern of behavior

evidenced by conduct during previous school years

Failure of the parents to cooperate (attempts to assist the parents) should be

documented to establish the fact that the parents are not amenable to such assistance

Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program

First Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

notified by the school attendance clerk of the studentrsquos truancy and of the date of the

truancy

The Parent guardian or person having control or custody of the child shall be

provided a copy of Alabamarsquos compulsory school attendance laws and advised of the

penalties which may be applied and the procedures which shall be followed in the event

other unexcused absences occur

Second Truancy

The parent guardian or person having control of said child shall (1) participate in

a conference with the attendance officer and principal andor (2) attend the Early

Warning Truancy Prevention Program provided by the juvenile court

Participate at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior

arrangements have been made or an emergency exists

Failure to appear at the school conference andor to appear at the Early Warning

Truancy Prevention Program shall result in the filing of a complaintpetition for truancy

against the child andor parentguardian if appropriate

39

Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

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Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

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Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Third Truancy

A complaintpetition will be filed against the child andor parentguardian if

appropriate

Parental Notification Letter

Dear ParentsGuardians

During the special legislative session of 1994 the Alabama Legislature passed

Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) and the procedures to be followed

Parental responsibilities in Ala Code Section 16-28-12 (1975) are as follows to

enroll children between the ages of 7 and 16 in school (public school private school

church school or be instructed by a private tutor) to require any child enrolled to

regularly attend school or to be regularly instructed by a tutor a nd to compel the child to

properly conduct himself or herself as a pupil

Parents should be aware of the following inappropriate student conduct or

behavior may result in suspension from school out-of-school suspensions shall be

reported to the superintendent of education and the district attorney parents guardians

or other persons having control or custody of the student are subject to prosecution for

violations of this law and the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program and the

School Conduct Intervention Program shall be followed to implement this legislation

(Read these procedures carefully)

In an effort to assure that parents are informed of their school-related

responsibilities the State Board of Education has mandated that you receive notification

which addresses civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or other misbehavior

by students on school property or against school-employees Itrsquos the Law - is provided to

advise you of these school-related civil liabilities and criminal penalties You are

encouraged to read this document carefully and retain it for future reference

Although most students are regular in attendance and conduct themselves

properly it is necessary to notify all parents of the requirements of this and related

legislation and the procedures which will be followed in the event violations occur You

are encouraged to read the enclosed documents carefully Sign the acknowledgement

statement (copy attached) which documents the receipt of this information and r eturn it

to the school

Itrsquos the Law

Parental Notification of Civil Liabilities and Criminal Penalties

The following laws related to civil liabilities and criminal penalties for violence or

other misbehavior by students on school property or against school employees

Attendance and Conduct (Act 94-792) Each parentguardian or other person

having control or custody of a child required to attend school who fails to require the

child to enroll to regularly attend school or to compel the child to properl y conduct

himselfherself as a pupil in accordance with the written policy on school behavior

adopted by the local board of education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (may be fined

up to $100 and my be sentenced to hard labor for up to 90 days)

Teacher Assault (Act 94-794) A person commits the crime of assault in the

second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical

40

injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a

result of the performance of his or her duty

Drug Dealing (Act 94-783) A person who unlawfully sells furnishes or gives a

controlled substance to a minor may be liable for injury or damage or both suffered by a

third person caused by or resulting from the use of the controlled substance by the minor

if the sale furnishing or giving of the controlled substance is the proximate cause of the

injury or damage

Drugs Alcohol Weapons Physical Harm or Threatened Physical Harm (Act 94 -

784) The school principal shall notify appropriate law enforcement officials when a

person violates local board of education policies concerning drugs alcohol weapons

physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a person If any criminal charge

is warranted the principal is authorized to sign the appropriate warrant If that person is a

student the local school system shall immediately suspend that person from attending

regular classes and schedule a hearing within 5 school days

If a person is found to have violated a local board of education policy concerning

drugs alcohol weapons physical harm to a person or threatened physical harm to a

person the person may not be re-admitted to the public schools until the person has

satisfied all requirements imposed by the local board of education as a condition for re-

admission

Weapons in Schools (Act 94-817) No person shall knowingly with intent to do

bodily harm carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school

Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a

public school or school bus is a Class C felony (Note The term ldquodeadly weaponrdquo means

a firearm or anything manifestly designed made or adapted for the purpose of inflicting

death or serious physical injury and such term includes but is not limited to a bazooka

hand grenade missile or explosive or incendiary device a pistol rifle or shotgun or a

switch-blade knife gravity knife stiletto sword or dagger or any club baton billy

black jack bludgeon or metal knuckles)

Vandalism (Act 94-819) The parents guardian or other person having control of

any minor under the age of 18 with whom the minor is living and who have custody of

the minor shall be liable for the actual damages sustained t o school property plus the

court costs caused by intentional willful or malicious act of the minor

Pistol Possession Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820) Any person over the age of 14

who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school

or a public school bus shall be denied issuance of a driverrsquos permit or license to operate a

motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or

license If a person over age 14 possesses a driverrsquos license on the date of conviction the

driverrsquos license will be suspended for 180 days

Drop-Out Driverrsquos License (Act 94-820 which amended Act 93-368 as codified

in 16-28-40 Ala Code 1975) The Department of Public Safety shall deny a driverrsquos

license or learnerrsquos permit to any person under 19 who is not enrolled or has not received

a diploma or certificate of graduation Exceptions are students who are enrolled in a

GED program are enrolled in a secondary school are participating in an approved job

training program are gainfully employed are a parent of a minor or unborn child or are

the sole source of transportation for the parent

41

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the official policy of the Cullman City Board of Education that no person

shall on grounds of race color disability sex religion national origin or age be

excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to

discrimination under any program activity or employment

42

Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Cullman City Schools

TECHNOLOGY USAGE POLICY

MISSION

The mission of the School System is to provide an education using the best

teaching techniques resulting in the use of basic life technological and other necessary

skills These skills will enrich the total individual and instill a respect for the freedoms

provided by our society ultimately preparing each student to successfully meet the

challenges of our rapidly changing world

INTRODUCTION

To ensure that students receive a quality education and that employees are able to

work in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment it is the policy of the

School System to provide all students and employees with access to a variety of

technology resources

The creation of a large and varied technology environment demands that

technology usage be conducted in legally and ethically appropriate ways consistent with

the Mission Statement and instructional goals of the School System

Thus it is the intention of the School System that all technology resources will be

used in accordance with any and all School System policies and procedures as well as

local state and federal laws andor guidelines governing the usage of technology and its

component parts Additionally it is implied that all students and employees of the

School System will use the provided technology resources so as not to waste them abuse

them interfere with or cause harm to other individuals institutions or companies

The administrators of each school will be responsible for establishing specific

practices to enforce this policy at individual schools and to create a local policy

for his or her schools unique situations

Parents and guardians of students are responsible for giving written permission

for students to use the Internet and for the system to publish the students name

picture or schoolwork on the Internet They are expected to discuss this policy

with their children and to place upon the student a parental expectation of

correct behavior when using technology resources

Teachers and any employee responsible for supervising students will provide

general supervision of students while students are using technology resources in

the employees area of responsibility When any employee leaves h is or her area

of responsibility technology resources will be secured to the maximum extent

possible to prevent unauthorized use Students may not use technology resources

unsupervised

This policy will be prominently displayed in all rooms throughout the system that

contain one or more computers

This policy applies to all users that include K-12 students employees guests

community education teachers and community education students

43

All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

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All School System technology resources regardless of purchase date location or

fund are subject to this policy Computers and other technology resources

purchased by individuals are subject to this policy if the computer or resource is

used in any School System facility or is connected to the School System network

Any questions about this policy its interpretation or specific circumstances shall

be directed to the School System Technology Coordinator before proceeding

Employees violating this policy may subject themselves to disciplinary action that

could include termination and under certain circumstances such violations could

result in legal action taken against them Users will not use the computer to

engage in any illegal or criminal activity of any type

For users who are not K-12 students violations of this policy will be handled in a

manner comparable to situations in which Board policy has been violated

requiring disciplinary andor legal action

For K-12 students violations of this policy constitute a Class III offense In

addition to the punishments listed under Class Ill the student may lose their

Internet privileges or authorization to use any and all technology resources

Willful damage to a technology resource by any user will result in the user being

responsible for all repair costs

The School System hereby disclaims any responsibility for costs created by

unauthorized use of a technology resource

POLICY STATEMENT

The primary goal of the technology environment is to support the educational and

instructional endeavors of students and employees of the School System Resources

are provided for non-commercial uses only Use of any and all technology resources

by any user is a privilege and not a right

ACCESS

An individual may only use accounts files software and technology resources

that are assigned to him or her

Individuals may not attempt to log in to the network by using another persons

account andor password or allow someone to use his or her password to access

the network e-mail or the Internet

Individuals must take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to

accounts and data and any other unauthorized usage within and outside the School

System

The use of all School System technology resources is a privilege not a right and

inappropriate or suspected inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those

privileges pending investigation

The School System Technology Coordinators andor school administrators will

determine when inappropriate use has occurred and they have the right to deny

revoke or suspend specific user accounts

Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access

Any use of technology resources that reduces the efficiency of use for others will

be considered a violation of this policy

44

Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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Users must not attempt to disrupt any computer services or data by spreading

viruses spamming or by any other means

Users must not attempt to modify technology resources utilities and

configurations or change the restrictions associated with hisher account(s) or

attempts to breach any technology resources security system either with or

without malicious intent

PRIVACY

To maintain network integrity and to insure that the network is being used

responsibly the School System Technology Coordinator is responsible for

reviewing files and network activity Equipment and software will be used to

monitor how resources are being used and what sites on the Internet are being

accessed Due to this requirement users will have a diminished expectation of

privacy when using the School Systems network or other resources

Because communications on the Internet are often public in nature all users

should be careful to maintain appropriate and responsible communications

The School System cannot guarantee the privacy security or confidentiality of

any information sent or received via the Internet

Users should be aware that the technology staff routinely monitors and performs

maintenance on fileservers e-mail workstations the Internet user accounts

telephones and telephone systems During these procedures it may be necessary

to review e-mail andor files stored on the network

Users are encouraged to avoid storing personal andor private information on the

School System andor schools technology resources

BACKING UP SOFTWARE

Student administrative records media center collections application software that

maintains student records (ie Accelerated Reader) and accounting information

must be backed up on a timely basis to disk tape or CD-ROM by the person

primarily responsible for the information

The System-wide technology staff will perform backups to certain servers and

other software however this is not the primary back up and all users are

responsible for backing up personal files

COPYRIGHT

Duplication of any copyrighted software is prohibited unless specifically allowed

for in the license agreement and then should occur only under the supervision and

direction of the Technology Coordinator

A backup copy of all purchased software programs should be made and thus

become the working copy

All original copies of software programs including those purchased with

departmental funds and hardware will be stored in a secure place

If a single copy of any given software package is purchased it may only be used

on one computer at a time Multiple loading or loading the contents of one disk

onto multiple computers is NOT allowed

45

If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

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61

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If more than one copy of a software package is needed a site license lab pack or

network version must be purchased The School System Technology Coordinator

with the person requesting the software will be responsible for determining how

many copies should be purchased

The School System Technology Coordinator is authorized to sign license

agreements for a school within the system Copies of any system -wide license

agreements must be signed by the School System Technology Coordinator andor

Superintendent and distributed to all schools that will use the software

The School System Technology Coordinator must install all software in use on

the local or wide area networks andor individual workstations within the School

System The School System Technology Coordinator will grant exceptions to this

requirement in writing on a case-by-case basis

Users are not authorized to install software and should not purchase software

without consulting the technology staff

Users are not authorized to make copies of any software or data without the

knowledge and permission of the School System Technology Coordinator

Any questions about copyright provisions should be directed to the School

System Technology Coordinator

Illegal copies of software may not be created or used on school equipment

The legal and ethical practices of appropriate use of technology resources will be

taught to all students and employees in the system (ie during lab orientation

network orientation faculty meetings etc)

Web page authors will be held responsible for the contents of their pages Do not

borrow icons or graphics from other pages without documented permission

ELECTRONIC MAIL

Electronic mail access is for the individuals use in any educational and

instructional business that he or she may conduct

Personal non-commercial uses of electronic mail are permitted as long as it does

not violate School System policy andor adversely affect others or the speed of the

network

Electronic mail should reflect professional standards at all time

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for political or personal gain

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for attempting or successfully

sending anonymous messages

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for sending mass e-mails except

for authorized messages in the conduct of the School Systems business

School System e-mail accounts may not be used for posting or forwarding other

users personal communication without the authors consent

INTERNET

The intent of the School System is to provide access to resources available via the

Internet with the understanding that faculty staff and students will access and use

information that is appropriate for hisher various curricula

Internet access is provided for students to allow them to conduct research

46

Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

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Students will gain access to the Internet by agreeing to conduct themselves in a

considerate and responsible manner and by providing written permission from

their parents

Students will be allowed to conduct independent research on the Internet upon the

receipt of the appropriate permission forms

Permission is not transferable and therefore may not be shared

Resources that will be used in the classroom will be screened for content prior to

their introduction

All school rules and guidelines for appropriate technology usage shall apply to

usage of the Internet

INTERNET FILTERING

Internet access for all users is filtered and monitored through one central point

Internet access is filtered by URL IP address and content

Internet searches are filtered by keyword and content

URLs and IP addresses may be added to or deleted from the list by the School

System office The staff member requesting the change is responsible for

ensuring that the site is appropriate for use before requesting the site to be

unblocked

Software is used to track which computer has contacted which Internet site at

what time

WEB PUBLISHING

The School System web server cannot be used for profit commercial purposes to

express personal opinions or to editorialize

Acting on behalf of the Superintendent the School System Technology

Coordinator will periodically review all web pages that are posted on the School

System web server The School System Technology Coordinator will remove any

content that is in violation of this policy or that could adversely affect students

employees or the school system

Pictures and other personally identifiable information should only be used with

permission in writing from the parent or guardian of the student involved No full

names should be used--only first name last initial No written permission is

required for in-school broadcasts (ie morning news announcements class

profiles etc)

All web page authors are responsible for insuring that parental permission has

been granted before using a students name (first name and last initial only)

picture or schoolwork on a web page

All links should be checked regularly to make sure they are current and working

Pages that are not updated in a timely fashion that contain inaccurate or

inappropriate information or contain links that do not work will be removed and

the author will be notified

Unfinished pages will not be posted until they are fully functional

Teacher created web pages stored on a commercial or private server may be a

link from a teacher created web page stored on the School System Internet server

47

Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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61

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Student posting of personal information of any kind is prohibited Personal

information includes home andor school address work address home andor

school phone numbers full name social security number etc

No written permission is required to list facultystaff and their school contact

information (phone extension e-mail address etc)

Written consent will be required for posting of any employee photographs

Infringement of copyright laws obscene harassing or threatening materials on

web sites are against the law and are subject to prosecution

PARENTAL PERMISSIONS

No students name picture or work will be published on the Internet without

written parental permission Parental permission will be granted or denied as part of the

technology use agreement It is the responsibility of the person posting the information

to determine if parental permission has been granted

EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE OF RESOURCES

The following activities are examples of inappropriate activities for any School

System computer network network equipment e-mail system or the Internet This list

is not all-inclusive Anything that would be considered inappropriate in paper formrdquo is

also considered inappropriate in electronic form

Using another users password or attempting to find out another userrsquos password

Sharing your own password

Trespassing in another users files folders home directory or work

Saving information on ANY network drive or directory other than your personal

home directory or a teacher specified and approved location

Downloading installing or copying programs or other executable software of any

kind onto a workstation your home directory or any network drive

Harassing insulting or attacking others via technology resources

Damaging or altering computers computer systems computer networks or

network equipment (this includes changing workstation configurations such as

screen savers backgrounds printers BIOS information preset passwords etc)

Attempting to interrupt the flow of data across the network

Intentionally wasting limited resources such as disk space and printing capacity

Accessing inappropriate web sites (sites containing information that is violent

illegal satanic lewd pornographic etc)

Sending displaying or downloading offensive messages or pictures

Using obscene racist profane discriminatory threatening or inflammatory

language

Participating in on-line chat rooms without the permission or supervision of an

adult staff member

Posting any false or damaging information about other people the school system

or other organizations

Posting of any personal information about another person without his or her

written consent

48

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

Page 43: TABLE OF CONTENTS - cullmancats.net · Apel Steel, represented by Hank Apel, as our Adopt-a-School sponsors. Our partners have provided substantial

Broadcasting network messages andor participating in sending or perpetuating

chain letters

Violating copyright laws

Plagiarizing of materials that are found on the Internet

Using technology resources to create illegal materials (ie counterfeit money

fake identification false official records etc)

Altering attempting to alter or allowing another to alter the setup of any server

Adding or attempting to add or deleting or allowing another to add or delete

software hardware peripheral equipment from a server

Interrupting or attempting to interrupt or change or allowing another to interrupt

or attempt to interrupt or change data flow on the network

Failing to properly guard against unauthorized use of a password

Using any School System technology resource for personal gain commercial or

political purposes

Using alternate Internet service provider connections to the School Systemrsquos

internal network unless expressly authorized and properly protected by a firewall

or other appropriate security device(s)

Employee personal computers may not be connected to the school network

Non-network Internet uses by School System employees must also conform to

this policy

49

__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

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__________________________________ _______________

_____________________________________________

Return this form to school Appendix A

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudent Handbook Code of Conduct for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct

Intervention Programs for Cullman City Schools Acknowledgement and Media Release

Acknowledgement

Name ______________________________ Grade _______

Homeroom _________________________

My parentsguardians and I _________________________________________________ (Name of student)

have received and read the West Elementary School Student Handbook Code of Conduct

for Cullman City Schools and School Conduct Intervention Programs for Cullman City

Schools By our signature we agree to abide by the policies and procedures as set by the

Cullman City Board of Education We understand this form will be filed in the studentrsquos

permanent record

Signed ________________________________________________ (Student)

Signed ________________________________________________ (Parent)

Media Release

NamePhotograph Release Your childrsquos name or photo may be taken for inclusion in

district and community publications or media for educational purposes Please indicate

your status below

Yes I give my permission

No I do not give my permission

(ParentGuardian Signature) (Date)

(Relationship to Child)

50

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

Page 45: TABLE OF CONTENTS - cullmancats.net · Apel Steel, represented by Hank Apel, as our Adopt-a-School sponsors. Our partners have provided substantial

Return this form to school Appendix B

Cullman City Schools

Technology Usage Policy Permission Form

Student Name ____________________________

Grade ________ School Name West Elementary School

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all the terms outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I further understand that as a user on

the Cullman City Schoolsrsquo network I am responsible for my actions and will act

considerately an appropriately when using any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

I understand that any or all of the following sanctions could be imposed if I violate any

policy andor procedure regarding the use of any Cullman City Schools Technology

Resource

Loss of access

Additional disciplinary action determined as appropriate at a specific school

Legal action when applicable

I acknowledge that I have read understand and agree to all terms as outlined in the

Cullman City Schoolsrsquo Technology Usage Policy I also understand that this agreement

will be binding during by childrsquos attendance in the Cullman City Schools or until I

resubmit this contract

Student Signature __________________________________

Please choose one

My child MAY use the Internet while at school according to the rules outlined

My child MAY NOT use the Internet while at school

Please choose one

My childrsquos name (first name last initial only) picture or class work MAY be

published on the Internet for awards sporting events clubs etc

My childrsquos name picture or class work MAY NOT be published on the Internet for

sporting events awards clubs etc

PARENT NAME (please print) ___________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________

DATE __________________

51

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

53

Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

BACK COVER

(leave blank)

61

Page 46: TABLE OF CONTENTS - cullmancats.net · Apel Steel, represented by Hank Apel, as our Adopt-a-School sponsors. Our partners have provided substantial

Return this form to school Appendix C

Cullman City Schools

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

West Elementary School 2018-19

The West Elementary School and the parents of the students participating in activities services and

programs funded by Title I Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) agree that this

compact outlines how the parents the entire school staff and the students will share the responsibility for

improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and

develop a partnership that will help children achieve the Statesrsquo high standards

The school-parent compact is in effect during the school year 2018-19

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS RESPONSIBILITIES

The West Elementary School will

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that

enables the participating children to meet the Statersquos student academic achievement standards as

follows

a) Strive to increase studentsrsquo academic proficiency on state assessments by

i) Aligning curriculum with state assessments

ii) Utilizing data and research to identify needs and implement school plans

iii) Providing faculty with effective standards based professional learning

iv) Providing students with a high quality research based instruction

v) Implementing research recommended supports for student learning

b) Strive to exceed national norms on indicators of positive school climate and environment

c) Increase studentsrsquo social competency with guidance education classes cooperative learning and

participation in Student Council BETA Club Scholarsrsquo Bowl Math Team and opportunities for

community service

d) Promote healthy lifestyles utilizing the Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle (HEAL) curriculum and

Student Fitness programs

e) Encourage students to practice good citizenship through charitable activities Veteransrsquo Day

Program and student organizations

f) Promote character with a daily character education presentation

g) Foster an appreciation for the fine arts through music and art education

h) Inspire students to develop character citizenship and scholarship in line with Cullman City

Schools mission and vision statements

2) West Elementary School will host an Annual Parent- Teacher Conference Day on Tuesday October 9

2018

3) West Elementary School will provide families with the following reports on their childrsquos progress

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) Progress reports (Six weeks)

d) Report Cards (Twelve weeks)

e) Second and Third Grade DIBELS Reports (September January and May)

f) Scantron Performance Series Individual Student Reports (September)

4) Provide families reasonable access to staff

a) Procedures for requesting parent-teacher conferences are described in the Student Handbook

b) Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers through a variety of resources including e-

mail School-Family Communication folders and phone calls

c) Families are invited to contact the office to schedule conferences with the teacher or visit

classrooms

d) Teachers will also initiate parent conferences as needed

52

______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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______________________ ___________________ __________________

________________________ _____________________ ____________________

5) Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their childrsquos classes and to observe

classroom activities as follows

a) Each Monday West Elementary School families receive a School-Home Communication Folder

that describes their childrsquos school activities for each subject each day of the upcoming week in the

home language

b) Weekly newsletters provide each child enrolled at West Elementary School with opportunities to

be involved and participate in their childrsquos education

c) Popular family activities are classroom celebrations field trips special days (Veteransrsquo Day

Motherrsquos Day etc) award programs and academic and civic club activities

6) Ensure regular two-way meaningful communication between family members and school staff and to

the extent practicable in a language that family members can understand

a) School-Home Communications Folder (weekly)

b) INOW ndash Home Online Access (Current grades attendance discipline) You will be notified and

given login and password information after school begins Login instructions are on the West

Elementary School website

c) The West Elementary School website has school and homeroom information important for families

The school website is wescullmancatsnet

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS FAMILY RESPONSIBILITES

We will support our childrsquos learning by striving to

a) Use the weekly newsletter to participate in and support my childrsquos school activities

b) Monitor academic performance

c) Monitor behavior at school

d) Communicate with my child the importance of doing well in school

e) Attend school programs and activities

f) Serve as an advocate for my child by school conferences as needed

g) Participate as appropriate in decisions relating to my childrsquos education

h) Teach my child to manage their education

i) Encourage reading through modeling listening and conversation

j) Provide a home environment that supports effective study habits

k) Be present and supportive when my child is completing homework

l) Organize family activities so that my child will attend school well rested

m) Promote positive use of extracurricular time

n) Serve on advisory and parental involvement committees when possible

o) Inspire my child to develop character citizenship and scholarship

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

I will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement in the following ways

a) Set academic goals for myself

b) Monitor and hold myself accountable for my academic performance

c) Monitor and hold myself accountable for positive school behavior

d) Review school information with my family

e) Request help when needed if I do not understand instruction

f) Have a regular time to review and complete schoolwork

g) Have an established place and supplies for schoolwork

h) Read outside of school time even when not assigned

i) Aspire to develop character citizenship and scholarship

j) Attend school well rested

TeacherSchool Representative Parent Student

Date Date Date

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CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

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Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Appendix D

CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS

Permission to Use Google Apps for Education with Students

Parents andor Guardians

We are delighted to be able to offer Google Apps for Education again for the 2018-19 school year

Students will have access to Google Mail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sites that will be used for school related

projects Google Apps provides a place for students to safely keep online communication and collaborative documents as they

relate to school It is not intended for personal use All stored work will be accessible from any pla ce with an Internet connection

Students will be assigned a Google email address and a password that will be used as their login Students will receive inst ruction

regarding the login process from their teacher andor a technology integration specialist with Cullman City Schools

Responsible Use

Teachers will make every reasonable effort to monitor student use of Google Apps to ensure its use promotes student

learningunderstanding Students should support this effort Parents will need to monitor usage while the student is not on campus

Students will adhere to the Cullman City Schools Technology Usage Policy All participants will be respectful in their posti ngs and

comments No cyber-bullying inappropriate language personal insults profanity or spam will be tolerated No racist sexist or

discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will be tolerated

All participants must protect their login and password information

Use of copyrighted material not cited in student work will be deemed plagiarism and disciplined accordingly

Access to and use of student Google accounts is considered a privilege Cullman City Schools reserves the right to access any

information stored on a Google Apps for Education tool licensed by Cullman City Schools Cullman City Schools maintains the

right to terminate the access to and use of a studentrsquos Google account when there is reason to believe violations of law or district

policies have occurred Any alleged violation will be directed to the building principal and addressed according to the procedures

outlined in the student handbook

Cullman City Schools cannot and does not guarantee the security of electronic files usedstored in Google Apps for Education

Permission I grant permission for the student named below to be issued a Cullman City Schools Google Apps for Education

student account

Student Name _____________________________________________________SchoolGrade __________________

Parent Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________________Date _________________________

Comments ______________________________________________________________________________________

54

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

55

Appendix E

Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

56

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

60

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Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Health Assessment Record Form (Insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

57

Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Appendix F

Meningococcal Information (insert here)

58

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

59

Appendix G

Influenza Information (insert here)

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Meningococcal Information (insert here)

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Influenza Information (insert here)

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Influenza Information (insert here)

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Influenza Information (insert here)

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Influenza Information (insert here)

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