KSD Student Handbook

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Kentucky School for the Deaf

Since 1823

2026-2027

Parent-Student Handbook

 303 S. 2nd Street

Danville, Ky 40422

(859) 239-7017

KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, EST. 1823

“Engaging Learners, Equipping Leaders”

MISSION STATEMENT

Kentucky School for the Deaf is committed to equipping Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with linguistic, academic, social, and transition skills to reach their full potential.

VISION STATEMENT

Kentucky School for the Deaf strives to reach every Deaf and Hard of Hearing child in Kentucky by preparing learners to become effective leaders in the communities.

VALUES

1. We place students as our first priority in everything we do.
2. We create safe and equitable environments to foster student development.
3. We respect and promote diversity.
4. We provide experiences across settings to promote social and academic language development in ASL and English.
5. We expect all staff and students to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
6. We inspire an appreciation of, and respect for, the history of the Kentucky School for the Deaf and Deaf Culture.
7. We build productive relationships with families, districts and stakeholders for the benefits of students.
8. We foster the growth of our students into leaders and lifelong learners.

26-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL

We strongly encourage you to utilize Infinite campus to monitor your child’s schedule, assignments, grades, and attendance throughout the year, as well as to access important information.  If you have questions or concerns, reach out to the building secretary.

Log into Parent Portal from our website; https://www.ksd.kyschools.us/  Click - Parents In Parent Portal

Contact Leslie Jones or Rachel Followell for more information:

Email:  leslie.jones@ksd.kyschools.us     Ph:  859-936-6801      VP:  859-439-0182        

Email: rachel.followell@ksd.kyschools.us  Ph: 859-936-6680  VP: 859-439-0002

SEND MAIL TO YOUR CHILD AT KSD:        

Address packages / mail for students:

Kentucky School for the Deaf

Attn: STUDENT NAME, GRADE

303 S. Second St.

Danville, KY  40422

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POLICY NOTIFICATIONS 

Admissions and Attendance

Decisions concerning placement at/admission to KSB or KSD are made subject to applicable state and federal law and after full consideration of the obligation of local districts to provide educational services in the least restrictive environment.

Homeless Children and Unaccompanied Youth

KSB/KSD shall provide educational and related services to homeless children and youth including preschool-aged homeless children, and homeless children or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian (unaccompanied youth) in a manner that does not segregate or stigmatize students on the basis of their homeless status.

KSB/KSD shall provide its administrators with guidelines that detail the rights of homeless students and the responsibilities that schools have to meet their needs and eliminate barriers to school attendance. These guidelines shall emphasize the right of homeless students to:

1.      Have equal access to all educational programs and services, including transportation, that non-homeless students enjoy;

2.      Have access to preschool programs as provided to other children in the KSB/KSD;

3.      Continue attending their school of origin, when deemed in the best interest of the child, for the duration of homelessness;

4.      Attend regular public school with non-homeless students; and

5.      Continue to receive all services for which they are eligible (i.e., special education, gifted and talented, English learner).

The local district of residence shall provide transportation to the school of origin for homeless children at the request of the parent or guardian (or in the case of an unaccompanied youth, the liaison) if the child continues to live within the area served by the local district of residence in which the school of origin is located. If the child locates to a local district other than that of his/her school of origin, the school districts shall work together to apportion transportation to and from the school of origin and associated costs. If the districts are unable to reach agreement, responsibility and costs for transportation shall be shared equally.

KSB/KSD shall designate an appropriate staff person to serve as liaison to homeless children and unaccompanied youth. In addition to coordination of McKinney-Vento implementation in the KSB/KSD, the liaison is responsible for:

·         “Outreach” to other entities and agencies so that homeless students are identified;

·         Providing public notice of the educational rights of homeless children in locations frequented by parents/guardians and unaccompanied youths. This notice is to be in a manner and form that is understandable;1

·       Seeing that school personnel who provide McKinney-Vento Services receive professional development and other support; and

·       Ensuring that unaccompanied youths are enrolled in school and receive support to accrue credits and access to higher education.

KSB/KSD shall inform school personnel, service providers, advocates working with homeless families, parents, guardians and homeless children and unaccompanied youths of the duties of the liaison.

All concerns regarding the education of homeless children and unaccompanied youth shall be referred to the liaison. If a complaint arises regarding services or placement of homeless children and unaccompanied youth, the dispute resolution procedures as set forth in 704 KAR 007:090 shall apply.

Disputes over eligibility, school selection, or enrollment are to be appealed to the Kentucky Department of Education using the Dispute Resolution for Homeless form located at the link below:

https://education.ky.gov/federal/progs/txc/Documents/Homeless%20Dispute%20Resolution%20Form.pdf

The liaison shall provide a copy of the referenced form to the complainant.

KSB/KSD shall provide services for homeless children and unaccompanied youths with disabilities as required by law.

Children in Foster Care

Students in foster care shall have equal access to all educational programs and services, including transportation, which all other students enjoy.

In the event foster children are enrolled at KSB/KSD, KSB/KSD shall collaborate with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Cabinet) to ensure enrollment of the child and contact the student’s previous school for relevant records. The previous school shall provide the new school records within the student information system maintained by the KDE by the end of the working day on the day of receipt of a request. If a record provided to the new school is incomplete, the previous school shall provide the completed record within three (3) working days of the original request. Remaining records shall be provided within ten (10) working days of the request.

The Principal shall appoint a Foster Care Liaison to coordinate activities relating to the provision by KSB/KSD of services to children placed in foster care, including transportation services, when KSB/KSD is notified by the Cabinet in writing that the Cabinet has designated its foster care point of contact for the KSB/KSD. The Principal may appoint the KSB/KSD Foster Care Liaison prior to such notice from the Cabinet.

Children in foster care, including preschool aged children if KSB/KSD offers a preschool program, shall be eligible to attend their “school of origin” unless a determination is made that it is not in the child’s best interest. Such determination will be made in collaboration with the child welfare agency. Dispute resolutions shall be handled by all agencies involved in the determination of the foster child’s placement.

When possible, a child exiting the foster care program during the school year shall be allowed to complete the school year in the school of origin.

Best Interest of the Child

Determining the best interest of the child takes into consideration the following factors, including but not limited to:

·         The benefits to the child of maintaining educational stability;

·         The appropriateness of the current educational setting;

·         The child’s attachment and meaningful relationships with staff and peers at the current educational setting;

·         The influence of the school’s climate on the child;

·         The safety of the child; and

·         The proximity of the placement to the school of origin, and how the length of a commute would impact the child.

Upon the determination that changing a child's school of enrollment is in the best interest of the child, the Cabinet, any applicable child-caring facility, child-placing agency, school, districts, and the child's state agency caseworker shall collaborate to ensure the immediate and appropriate enrollment of the child;

1.          The child's state agency caseworker shall immediately contact the receiving district to inform the district of the pending enrollment changes.

2.          The child's state agency caseworker or child-caring facility or child placing agency case manager shall either accompany the child and the foster parent to the new school to enroll the child or contact applicable staff at the new school via telephone during the day of enrollment, to assist with the enrollment, to share information relating to the child's unique needs and prior experiences that may impact their education, and to identify and prevent disruptions in any instructional or support services that the child may have been receiving prior to that time, including but not limited to medical and behavioral health history and individual service plans.3

Nonresidents

Nonresident students designated as homeless or foster children may be required to be enrolled consistent with the “best interest of the child” or “school of origin” requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the McKinney-Vento Act as amended by ESSA.

Immigrants

No student shall be denied enrollment based on his/her immigration status, and documentation of immigration status shall not be required as a condition of enrollment.

KSB/KSD may provide an approved high school program to a student who is a refugee or legal alien until the student graduates or until the end of the school year in which the student reaches the age of twenty-one (21), whichever comes first.

Non-Immigrant Foreign Students

Non-immigrant foreign students qualifying for F-1 immigration status or who obtain an F-1 student visa may be admitted to KSB/KSD based on the following guidelines:

1.      These students shall not be permitted to attend any publicly funded adult education program.

2.      These students may be permitted to attend in grades nine through twelve (9-12), but not at earlier grade levels.

3.      As required by law, these students shall pay a tuition fee equal to the full, unsubsidized per capita cost to KSB/KSD for providing education to the student for the period of attendance.

4.      The period of attendance shall not exceed twelve (12) months.

These requirements do not apply to immigrant students residing in a local school district or foreign students in any other immigration status, including exchange students.

Expelled/Convicted Students

The parent, guardian, Principal, or other person or agency responsible for the student shall provide to the school prior to admission, a sworn statement or affirmation concerning any of the following that have occurred in or outside Kentucky:

1.          If a student has been expelled from school; or

2.          If a student has been adjudicated guilty/convicted of, homicide, assault, or an offense in violation of state law or school regulations relating to weapons, alcohol, or drugs.

Assault shall mean any physical assault, including sexual assault.

The sworn statement or affirmation shall be on a form provided by the appropriate state agency and shall be sent to the receiving school within five (5) working days of official notification that a student has requested enrollment in the new school.2

If a student is suspended or expelled for any reason, or faces charges that may lead to suspension or expulsion, but withdraws prior to a hearing from any public or private school in Kentucky or any other state and then moves into a local school district and seeks to enroll, the local school district shall review the details of the charges, suspension, or expulsion and determine if the student will be admitted, and if so, what conditions may be imposed upon the admission. Prior to a decision to deny admission, the local school district shall offer the student, parent/guardian, or other persons having legal custody or control of the student a hearing before the local district board of education.

References:

142 U.S.C. 11431 et seq. (McKinney-Vento Act)

2KRS 158.155; KRS 157.330; KRS 158.150

3KRS 158.140

 KRS 157.360; KRS 158.100

 KRS 158.120; OAG 80‑47; OAG 79‑327; OAG 75‑602

 KRS 159.010; OAG 78‑64

 KRS 199.802

 704 KAR 007:090; OAG 91-171

 P. L. 104-208

 P. L. 114-95 (Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq.

 8 U.S.C. Sections 1101 and 1184: 8 C.F.R. Section 214

 Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982)

 Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA)

Related Policies:

06.32; 09.121; 09.123; 09.124; 09.125; 09.14; 09.211

Adopted/Amended: 8/6/2020

Order #:         XVIII.A5

Attendance Requirements

Compulsory Attendance

All children enrolled at KSB/KSD who have entered kindergarten or who are between the ages of six (6), as of August 1, and eighteen (18), except those specifically exempted by statute, shall remain enrolled and be in regular attendance in the schools to which they are assigned.1

Per 704 KAR 005:060, any five (5) year old child not otherwise subject to compulsory attendance laws, but who voluntarily enrolls in the primary school program at the beginning of the school year, may upon parental or guardian’s written request be withdrawn from the program at any time within the first two (2) school calendar months. At the end of such trial period a child shall be considered irrevocably entered into the primary school program for purposes of KRS 159.010 and KRS 159.020.

Statement Required

KSB/KSD in conjunction with the LEA, before granting an exemption, shall require a signed statement as required by law unless a student’s individual education plan (IEP) specifies that placement of the child with a disability at home or in a hospital is the least restrictive environment for providing services.2

Exceptions To Presence At School

Students must be physically present in school to be counted in attendance, except under the following conditions:

1.        Students shall be counted in attendance when they are receiving home/hospital, institutional,2 or court-ordered instruction in another setting.

2.        Students may participate in cocurricular activities and be counted as being in attendance during the instructional school day, provided the Principal/designee has given prior approval to the scheduling of the activities. Approval shall be granted only when cocurricular activities and trips are instructional in nature, directly related to the instructional program, and scheduled to minimize absences from classroom instruction.3

3.        Students enrolled and participating in a full-time, online, virtual and remote learning program, or participating in an off-site virtual high school class or block may be counted in attendance in keeping with statute and regulation.3 & 8

4.        Students having an individual education plan (IEP) that requires less than full-time instructional services shall not be required to be present for a full school day.3

5.        Students who attend classes for moral instruction at the time specified and for the period fixed shall be credited with the time spent as if they had been in actual attendance in school, and the time shall be calculated as part of the actual school work required by law. Students shall not be penalized for any school work missed during the specified moral instruction time.4

6.        Students participating as part of a school-sponsored interscholastic athletic team, who compete in a regional or state tournament sanctioned by the Kentucky Board of Education or KHSAA, that occurs on a regularly scheduled student attendance day shall be counted and recorded present at school on the date or dates of the competition, for a maximum of two (2) days per student per school year. Students shall be expected to complete any assignments missed on the date or dates of the competition.

7.        The pupil is participating in standards-based, performance-based credit that is awarded in accordance with 704 KAR 003:305, and that falls within one (1) or more of the categories of standards-based course work. A pupil may be counted in attendance for performance-based credit for a class or block for the year or semester in which the pupil initially enrolled in the class or block if the pupil demonstrates proficiency in accordance with local policies.4 & 6

8.        Students attending basic training required by a branch of the United States Armed Forces shall be considered present for all purposes for up to ten (10) days.3

9.        Students participating in any of the page programs of the General Assembly.3

REFERENCES:

1KRS 159.010; OAG 85 55

2KRS 159.030

3702 KAR 007:125

4KRS 158.240

5KRS 158.070

6704 KAR 003:305

7KRS 158.143

8KRS 158.150

 KRS 158.030; KRS 159.020; KRS 159.180; KRS 159.990

 704 KAR 003:535; 704 KAR 005:060

 OAG 79 68; OAG 79 539; OAG 87 40; OAG 97-26

RELATED POLICIES:

08.131; 08.1312

09.111; 09.121; 09.123; 09.36

Adopted/Amended: 8/3/2023

Order #:         VIII.C

Absences and Excuses

Pupils are required to attend regularly and punctually the school in which they are enrolled. Recording of absences and tardies shall be made in compliance with the requirements of 702 KAR 007:125.1

Truancy Defined

Any student who has attained the age of six (6), but has not reached his/her eighteenth (18th) birthday, who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) days or more, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) days or more, is a truant.

Any student enrolled in a public school who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, but has not reached his/her twenty-first (21st) birthday, who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3) or more days, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) or more days, is a truant.

A student who has been reported as a truant two (2) or more times is an habitual truant.

For the purposes of establishing a student's status as a truant, a student’s attendance record is cumulative for an entire school year. When students transfer from one Kentucky district to another, attendance information from the previous district shall become part of their official attendance record for that school year.

A student’s parents and LEA are notified when a student is identified as truant or as a habitual truant.

Excused Absences

An excused absence or tardiness is one for which work may be made up, such as:

1.      Death or severe illness in the pupil's immediate family;

2.          Illness of the pupil, including mental or behavioral health;

3.          Religious holidays and practices;

4.          One (1) day for attendance at the Kentucky State Fair;

5.          Documented military leave;

6.          One (1) day prior to departure of parent/guardian called to active military duty;

7.          One (1) day upon the return of parent/guardian from active military duty;

8.          Visitation for up to ten (10) days with the student’s parent, de facto custodian, or person with legal custody who, while on active military duty stationed outside of the country, is granted rest and recuperation leave;

9.          Students participating in any of the page programs of the General Assembly;2 or

10.  Ten (10) days for students attending basic training required by a branch of the United States Armed Forces;

11.  Students participating in any of the page programs of the General Assembly;2 or

12.  Other valid reasons as determined by the Principal, including trips qualifying as educational enhancement opportunities.

Students shall be granted an excused absence for up to ten (10) school days to pursue an educational enhancement opportunity determined by the Principal to be of significant educational value. This opportunity may include, but not be limited to, participation in an educational foreign exchange program or an intensive instructional, experiential, or performance program in one (1) of the core curriculum subjects of English, science, mathematics, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.

Unless the Principal determines that extenuating circumstances exist, requests for date(s) falling within State or District testing periods shall not be granted.

The Principal’s determination may be appealed to the KSB/KSD State Supervisor whose decision may then be appealed to the Board under its grievance policy and procedures.

Students receiving an excused absence under this section shall have the opportunity to make up school work missed and shall not have their class grades adversely affected for lack of class attendance or class participation due to the excused absence.

Unexcused Absences

Work may be made up for unexcused absences in compliance with KSB/KSD policy.

References:

1702 KAR 007:125

2KRS 159.035

 KRS 36.396; KRS 38.470; KRS 40.366

 KRS 158.070; KRS 158.183; KRS 158.293; KRS 158.294

 KRS 159.140; KRS 159.150; KRS 159.180

 OAG 76‑566; OAG 79‑68; OAG 79‑539; OAG 91‑79; OAG 96-28

Related Policies:

09.111; 09.122; 09.4281

Adopted/Amended: 8/3/2022

Order #:         VIII.D

Bus Drivers' Use Of Tobacco And Other Substances, 06.221

The use of any tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product as defined in KRS 438.305 is prohibited for all persons and at all times on or in all property, including any vehicle, that is owned, operated, leased, or contracted for use by the KSB/KSD and while attending or participating in any school-related student trip or student activity and is in the presence of a student or students.

 Food/School Nutrition Services, 07.1

Students whose dietary needs qualify them for an adaptation under law shall be provided accommodations in keeping with local procedures.

 All parents shall be provided notice of how to request meal accommodations and how to submit a grievance related to a request for modifications based on a disability, at the beginning of each school year or upon enrollment in the school for students transferring in mid-year

 For additional information related to dietary accommodations, please contact Principal Dr. Lynn Petrey (He/Him) 

Equal Educational Opportunities, 09.13

Discrimination Prohibited

As required by Title IX, the KSB/KSD does not discriminate on the basis of sex regarding admission to the KSB/KSD or in the educational programs or activities operated by the KSB/KSD. Inquiries regarding Title IX Sexual Harassment may be referred to the KSB/KSD Title IX Coordinator (TIXC), the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.

No pupil shall be subject to unlawful discrimination because of age, color, disability, race, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), or veteran status.

 STUDENT RECORDS, 09.14

Disclosure Of Records

Student records shall be made available for inspection and review to the parent(s) of a student or to an eligible student on request. Legal separation or divorce alone does not terminate a parent’s record access rights. Eligible students are those 18 years of age or older or those duly enrolled in a post-secondary school program. In general, FERPA rights pass to the eligible student upon either of those events. Parents may be provided access to the educational records of an eligible student 18 years old or older if the student is dependent under federal tax laws.

 Upon written request, parents or eligible students may be provided copies of their educational records, including those maintained in electronic format, when necessary to reasonably permit inspection. Such copies shall be provided in a manner that protects the confidentiality of other students. A reasonable fee may be charged for copies.

KSB/KSD personnel must use reasonable methods to identify and authenticate the identity of parents, students, school officials, and any other parties to whom KSB/KSD discloses personally identifiable information from education records.

In addition, considering the totality of the circumstances, KSB/KSD may disclose information from education records to appropriate parties, including parents of eligible students, whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or another individual, if there is an actual, impending, or imminent articulable and significant threat to the health or safety of a student or other individual. In such instances, the basis for a decision that a health or safety emergency existed shall be recorded in the student's education records.

Authorized KSB/KSD personnel also may disclose personally identifiable information to the following without written parental consent:

·         Officials of another school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled, so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer;

·         Authorized representatives of a Kentucky state child welfare agency if such agency presents to KSB/KSD an official court order placing the student whose records are requested under the care and protection of said agency. The state welfare agency representative receiving such records must be authorized to access the child's case plan.

·         School officials (such as teachers, instructional aides, administrators, including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel) and other service providers (such as contractors, consultants, and volunteers used by KSB/KSD to perform institutional services and functions) have a legitimate educational interest in the information.

KSB/KSD and school officials/staff may only access student record information in which they have a legitimate educational interest.

Contractors, consultants, volunteers, and other parties to whom KSB/KSD has outsourced services or functions may access student records provided they are:

·       Under KSB/KSD’s direct control with respect to the use and maintenance of education records; and

·         Prohibited from disclosing the information to any other party without the prior written consent of the parent/eligible student, or as otherwise authorized by law. 

Surveys Of Protected Information

KSB/KSD shall provide direct notice to parents/guardians to obtain prior written consent for their minor child(ren) to participate in any protected information survey, analysis, or evaluation, if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Parents/eligible students also shall be notified of and given opportunity to opt their child(ren) out of participation in the following activities:

1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;

2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

Parents/eligible students may inspect, upon written request and prior to administration or use, materials or instruments used for the collection, disclosure, or use of protected information.

PPRA requirements do not apply to evaluations administered to students in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES, 09.423

Drugs, Alcohol And Other Prohibited Substances

No pupil shall purchase, possess, attempt to possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or transfer any of the following on or about school property, at any location of a school-sponsored activity, or en route to or from school or a school-sponsored activity:

            1. Alcoholic beverages;

2. Controlled substances, prohibited drugs and substances and drug paraphernalia; and

3. Substances that "look like" a controlled substance. In instances involving look-alike substances, there must be evidence of the student's intent to pass off the item as a controlled substance.

 In addition, students shall not possess prescription drugs for the purpose of sale or distribution. 

Prevention Program

The Principal shall establish a comprehensive and on-going drug-free/alcohol-free prevention program for all students which shall include notice to students and parents of the following:

1. The dangers of drug/alcohol/substance abuse in the schools;

2. KSB/KSD’s policies and related procedures on drug-free/alcohol-free schools;

3. The requirement for mandatory compliance with KSB/KSD’s established standards of conduct, including those that prohibit use of alcohol, drugs and other controlled and prohibited substances;

4. Information about available drug/alcohol counseling programs and available rehabilitation/student assistance programs; and

5. Penalties that may be imposed upon students for violations of this policy.

For additional information related to drug prevention, please contact Andrew Hourigan 859-936-6825 or andrew.hourigan@ksd.kyschools.us.

 Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine, Or Vapor Products, 09.4232

Students shall not be permitted to use or possess any tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product as defined in KRS 438.305 on or in all KSB/KSD property at all times, including any vehicle, owned, operated, leased, or contracted for use by the State and while attending or participating in any school-related student trip or activity.

 Adequate notice shall be provided to students, parents and guardians, school employees, and the general public.

Signage shall be posted on or in all property, including any vehicle that is owned, operated, leased, or contracted for use by the state, clearly stating that the use of all such products is prohibited at all times and by all persons on or in the property.

School employees shall enforce the policy. Students who violate these prohibitions while under the supervision of the school shall be subject to penalties set forth in the local code of acceptable behavior and discipline.

 Assault And Threats Of Violence, 09.425

Any pupil who threatens, assaults, batters or abuses another pupil shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.

Students may also be subject to prosecution or juvenile justice interventions for assault, threats, or other abusive conduct.

The Principal shall provide written notice to all students, parents, and guardians of students within ten (10) days of the first instructional day of each school year of the provision of KRS 508.078 and potential penalties under KRS 532.060 and KRS 534.030.

KRS 508.078 TERRORISTIC THREATENING IN THE SECOND DEGREE.

(1)             A person is guilty of terroristic threatening in the second degree when, other than as provided in KRS 508.075, he or she intentionally:

(a)   With respect to any scheduled, publicly advertised event open to the public, any place of worship, or any school function, threatens to commit any act likely to result in death or serious physical injury to any person at a scheduled, publicly advertised event open to the public, any person at a place of worship, or any student group, teacher, volunteer worker, or employee of a public or private elementary or secondary school, vocational school, or institution of postsecondary education, or to any other person reasonably expected to lawfully be on school property or at a school-sanctioned activity, if the threat is related to their employment by a school, or work or attendance at school, or a school function. A threat directed at a person or persons at a scheduled, publicly advertised event open to the public, place of worship, or school does not need to identify a specific person or persons or school in order for a violation of this section to occur;

(b)   Makes false statements by any means, including by electronic communication, indicating that an act likely to result in death or serious physical injury is occurring or will occur for the purpose of:

1.                          Causing evacuation of a school building, school property, or school- sanctioned activity;

2.                          Causing cancellation of school classes or school-sanctioned activity; or

3.                          Creating fear of death or serious physical injury among students, parents, or school personnel;

(c)   Makes false statements that he or she has placed a weapon of mass destruction at any location other than one specified in KRS 508.075; or

(d)   Without lawful authority places a counterfeit weapon of mass destruction at any location other than one specified in KRS 508.075.

(2)                   A counterfeit weapon of mass destruction is placed with lawful authority if it is placed as part of an official training exercise by a public servant, as defined in KRS 522.010.

(3)                   A person is not guilty of commission of an offense under this section if he or she, innocently and believing the information to be true, communicates a threat made by another person to school personnel, a peace officer, a law enforcement agency, a public agency involved in emergency response, or a public safety answering point and identifies the person from whom the threat was communicated, if known.

(4)                   Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, terroristic threatening in the second degree is a Class D felony.

(5)                   Terroristic threatening in the second degree is a Class C felony when, in addition to violating subsection (1) of this section, the person intentionally engages in substantial conduct required to prepare for or carry out the threatened act, including but not limited to gathering weapons, ammunition, body armor, vehicles, or materials required to manufacture a weapon of mass destruction.

Effective: February 21, 2020

History:        Amended  2020  Ky.  Acts  ch.  5,  sec.  12,  effective  February  21,  2020.  --

Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 5, sec. 20, effective March 11, 2019.; and ch. 96, sec. 1,

effective June 27, 2019.  -- Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 96, sec. 1, effective June 27,

2019 -- Created 2001 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 2, effective June 21, 2001.

KRS 532.060 SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT FOR FELONY -- POST INCARCERATION SUPERVISION.

(1)   A sentence of imprisonment for a felony shall be an indeterminate sentence, the maximum of which shall be fixed within the limits provided by subsection (2), and subject to modification by the trial judge pursuant to KRS 532.070.

(2)   Unless otherwise provided by law, the authorized maximum terms of imprisonment for felonies are:

(a)                    For a Class A felony, not less than twenty (20) years nor more than fifty (50) years, or life imprisonment;

(b)                    For a Class B felony, not less than ten (10) years nor more than twenty (20) years;

(c)                    For a Class C felony, not less than five (5) years nor more than ten (10) years; and

(d)                    For a Class D felony, not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years.

(3)   For any felony specified in KRS Chapter 510, KRS 530.020, 530.064(1)(a), or 531.310, the sentence shall include an additional five (5) year period of post incarceration supervision which shall be added to the maximum sentence rendered for the offense. During this period of post incarceration supervision, if a defendant violates the provisions of post incarceration supervision, the defendant may be reincarcerated for:

(a)                    The remaining period of his initial sentence, if any is remaining; and

(b)                    The entire period of post incarceration supervision, or if the initial sentence has been served, for the remaining period of post incarceration supervision.

(4)   In addition to the penalties provided in this section, for any person subject to a period of postincarceration supervision pursuant to KRS 532.400 his or her sentence shall include an additional one (1) year period of post incarceration supervision following release from incarceration upon expiration of sentence if the offender is not otherwise subject to another form of post incarceration supervision. During this period of post incarceration supervision, if an offender violates the provisions of supervision, the offender may be reincarcerated for the remaining period of his or her post incarceration supervision.

(5)   The actual time of release within the maximum established by subsection (1), or as modified pursuant to KRS 532.070, shall be determined under procedures established elsewhere by law.

Effective: June 8, 2011  History:   Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 38, effective June 8, 2011. -- Amended

2006 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 65, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts

ch. 606, sec. 70, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 278,

effective January 1, 1975.

KRS 534.030 FINES FOR FELONIES.

(1)             Except as otherwise provided for an offense defined outside this code, a person who has been convicted of any felony shall, in addition to any other punishment imposed upon him, be sentenced to pay a fine in an amount not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or double his gain from commission of the offense, whichever is the greater.

(2)             In determining the amount and method of paying a fine for commission of a felony, the court shall consider, among others, the following factors:

(a)        The defendant's ability to pay the amount of the fine;

(b)        The hardship likely to be imposed on the defendant's dependents by the amount of the fine and the time and method of paying it;

(c)        The impact the amount of the fine will have on the defendant's ability to make reparation or restitution to the victim; and

(d)        The amount of the defendant's gain, if any, derived from the commission of the offense.

(3)             When a defendant is convicted of two (2) or more felonies committed through a single act and is sentenced to fines pursuant to subsection (1), the aggregate amount of the fines shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or double the amount of the defendant's gain from commission of the offenses, whichever is the greater.

(4)             Fines required by this section shall not be imposed upon any person determined by the court to be indigent pursuant to KRS Chapter 31.

(5)             This section shall not apply to a corporation.

Effective: July 15, 1994

History:   Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 403, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended

1990 Ky. Acts ch. 497, sec. 6, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch.

101,  sec.  7,  effective  June  17,  1978.  -- Created  1974  Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 292,

effective January 1, 1975.

 TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES, 09.4261

POSSESSION AND USE

While on school property or while attending school-sponsored or school-related activities, whether on or off school property, students shall be permitted to possess and use personal telecommunications devices as defined by law and other related electronic devices, provided they observe the following conditions:

1. Devices shall not be used in a manner that disrupts the educational process, including, but not limited to, use that:

a. Poses a threat to academic integrity, such as cheating;

b. Violates confidentiality or privacy rights of another individual;

c. Is profane, indecent, or obscene;

d. Constitutes or promotes illegal activity or activity in violation of school rules; or

e. Constitutes or promotes sending, sharing, or possessing sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images using any electronic device.

 These restrictions shall not be interpreted to prohibit material protected under the state or federal constitutions where such material does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process or intrude upon the rights of others.

2. Unless an emergency situation exists that involves imminent physical danger or a certified employee authorizes the student to do otherwise, devices shall be turned on and operated only before and after the regular school day.

3. When students violate prohibitions of this policy, they shall be subject to disciplinary action, including losing the privilege of bringing the device onto school property and being reported to their parent/guardian. A violation also may result in a report being made to law enforcement. In addition, an administrator may confiscate the device, which shall only be returned to the student’s parent/guardian.

4. Students are responsible for keeping up with devices they bring to school. KSB/KSD shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of devices brought onto school property.

5. Students shall comply with any additional rules developed by the school concerning appropriate use of telecommunication or other electronic devices.

6. Students shall not utilize a telecommunication or similar electronic device in a manner that would violate the KSB/KSD’s Acceptable Use policy or procedures or its Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.

NOTICE OF POLICY

Notice of this policy and penalties for violating it shall be published annually in the KSB/KSD’s Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.

RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION:

For information about KSD’s Restraint and Seclusion Policies, please visit http://policy.ksba.org/Search.aspx?distid=177

BULLYING/HAZING, 09.422

In order to effectively participate in the democratic process as adults, students must learn to respect the rights of others and to interact with them in a civil manner. Therefore, students are required to speak and behave in a civil manner toward students, staff and visitors to the schools.

ACTIONS NOT TOLERATED

The use of lewd, profane or vulgar language is prohibited. In addition, students shall not engage in behaviors such as hazing, bullying, menacing, taunting, intimidating, verbal or physical abuse of others, or other threatening behavior.1 This policy extends to any/all student language or behavior including, but not limited to, the use of electronic or online methods. Such behavior is disruptive of the educational process and interferes with the ability of other students to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered.

These provisions shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate protected under the state or federal constitutions where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process or intrude upon the rights of others.

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

BULLYING DEFINED

Bullying means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated:

1. That occurs on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event: or

2. That disrupts the education process.

This definition shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate or cultural practices protected under the state or federal Constitution where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process.

REPORTS

As provided in the KSB/KSD Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline, students that believe they are victims of bullying/hazing shall be provided with a process to enable them to report such incidents to KSB/KSD personnel for appropriate action.

Employees are expected to take reasonable and prudent action in situations involving student welfare and safety, including following KSB/KSD policy requirements for intervening and reporting to the Principal or to their immediate supervisor those situations that threaten, harass, or endanger the safety of students, other staff members, or visitors to the school. Such instances shall include, but are not limited to, bullying or hazing of students and harassment/discrimination of staff, students or visitors by any party.

Students who believe they have been a victim of bullying or who have observed other students being bullied shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, report it.

The KSB/KSD Code shall specify to whom reports of alleged instances of bullying or hazing shall be made. In serious instances of peer-to-peer bullying/hazing/harassment, employees must report to the alleged victim’s Principal, as directed by KSB/KSD policy 09.42811. The Principal/designee shall investigate and address alleged incidents of such misbehavior.

09.422

Bullying/Hazing

REPORTS

In certain cases, employees must do the following:

1.Report bullying and hazing to appropriate law enforcement authorities as required by policy 09.2211; and

2.Investigate and complete documentation as required by policy 09.42811 covering federally protected areas.

OTHER CLAIMS

When a complaint is received that does not appear to be covered by this policy, administrators shall review other policies that may govern the allegations, including but not limited to, 09.426 and/or 09.42811. Harassment/discrimination allegations shall be governed by Policy 09.42811.

REFERENCES:

1KRS 158.150

2KRS 158.148

 KRS 158.156

 KRS 160.290; KRS 525.080

 Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675, 106 S.Ct. 3159, 92 L.Ed.2d 549

 (1986)

 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, 393 U.S. 503, 89 S.Ct. 733, 21 L.Ed.2d 731 (1969)

RELATED POLICIES:

03.162; 03.262; 09.13; 09.421; 09.425; 09.426; 09.4281; 09.42811; 09.438

09.2211 (re reports required by law)

Adopted/Amended: 2/8/2017

Order #:         XXV

DRESS CODE

Kentucky School for the Deaf expects that all students will come to school dressed appropriately.  Proper attire is essential to success on the job and in school.  Students’ dress should be conducive to a positive school environment, not disturbing others or attracting unnecessary attention.  KSD school administrators reserve the right to make final decisions based on dress standards violations, as well as on the standards themselves.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring their children are dressed or packed appropriately to assist in facilitating a positive learning environment.  Student Life staff are responsible for ensuring that residential students arrive at school in acceptable attire daily.  Elementary students are advised to wear gym shoes to school daily.  Dress code violations will be handled at the discretion of KSD disciplinary personnel / administrators.

Some examples of unacceptable clothing items are as follow:

·         Bare-midriff tops, spaghetti strap tops, halter tops, muscle shirts,  net/mesh and see-through tops

·         Low-cut tops

·         Cut-off tops (which do not cover the navel)

·         Sagging pants / shorts / skirts

·         Shorts or skirts with hem above mid-thigh

·         Rips / tears / holes in pants or shorts above mid-thigh

·         Hats and/or other headgear worn inside school buildings

·         Sunglasses indoors during the school day

·         Clothing items having profane/vulgar words/emblems/graphics written or printed on them.

·         Clothing items promoting drugs, tobacco, vaping, alcohol, weapons, violence, hate, sex, etc.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records.  These rights are:

1.       The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the Kentucky School for the Blind or the Kentucky School for the Deaf (hereinafter KSB/KSD) receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students who wish to inspect their child’s or their education records should submit to the school principal KSB/D a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect.  The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

2.       The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

Parents or eligible students who wish to ask KSB/D to amend their child’s or their education record should write to the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed.  If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3.       The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.  The criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest must be set forth in the school’s or school district’s annual notification for FERPA rights.  A school official typically includes a person employed by the school or school district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel).  A school official also may include a volunteer,  contractor, or consultant who, while not employed by the school, performs an institutional service or function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist; a parent or student volunteering to serve on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.  A school official typically has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school or school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.

4.       The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the KSB/D to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Student Privacy Policy Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC  20202

5.          Pursuant to KSB/D Policy No. 09.14, the Principal is authorized to release student directory information. Approved “directory information” shall be: name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, student’s school email address, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, photograph/picture, grade level, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors and awards received, and most recent educational institution attended. Any eligible student or parent/guardian who does not wish to have directory information released shall notify the Principal in writing within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving notification of FERPA rights.

Information about the living situation of a student designated as homeless is not to be treated as directory information and is not to be disclosed unless prior written consent is given or unless the information meets one of FERPA’s exceptions to required consent. The living situation is not considered directory information.

KSB/KSD allows for disclosure of directory information only to specific parties for specific purposes. Such limitations are specified in the student directory information notification.

Unless the parent/guardian or student who has reached age 18 requests in writing that KSB/KSD not release such information, the student’s name, address, and telephone number (if listed) shall be released to Armed Forces recruiters and institutions of higher education upon their request.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)

 PPRA affords parents of elementary and secondary students certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams.  These include, but are not limited to, the right to:

· Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)–

1.  Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2.  Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3.  Sex behavior or attitudes;

4.  Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5.  Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6.  Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7.  Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or

8.  Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –

1.    Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;

2.   Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and

3.    Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. (This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions.

Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –

1.    Protected information surveys of students and surveys created by a third party;

2.    Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and

3.    Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.

 These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.

 The Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf (hereinafter “KSB/D”) have Policy No. 09.14 to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes.  KSB/D will notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes.  KSB/D will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey.  KSB/D will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time.  For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys.  Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys.  Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this direct notification requirement:

•  Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing, sales, or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:    

                                                                                     Student Privacy Policy Office

                                                                                    U.S. Department of Education

                                                                                    400 Maryland Avenue, SW

                                                                                    Washington, D.C.  2020

Visitors

Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) visitor/volunteer procedures were developed to ensure a safe learning environment, protect and guarantee instructional time, ensure proper safety barriers are in place for our students and staff, and protect stakeholders’ rights and safety. KSD encourages scheduled pre-approved visits to campus to best prepare for your arrival.

Visitors/Volunteer Requirements:

To ensure school personnel are aware of visitor/volunteer presence all visitors/volunteers must report immediately to the front office through the front doorbell system.  Visitors/volunteers must identify themselves, declare their purpose for visiting/volunteering, sign in at the office, provide a picture ID for the Raptor check, and wear a visitor/volunteer badge while on campus.  All visitors must conduct themselves so as not to interfere with the daily operations of the school and instructional program.

-A parent/guardian/community member may volunteer after they have gone through a background check and have been approved to be a volunteer according to district policy guidelines.

-The principal reserves the right to request a visitor/volunteer to move from an area or discontinue visiting or volunteering if the principal deems it to be potentially disruptive to student learning or safety.

Instructional Time/Classroom Visits:

-Parents/guardians/community members will not be permitted to go to a teacher’s room unless a meeting time has been scheduled with the teacher and approved by the administration.

-Parents/guardians/community members will not be permitted to accompany their child to classrooms (unless it is part of a school event or program) without administrative approval.

-Phone calls from parents/guardians/community members will not be transferred to teachers during instructional time but will be forwarded before/after school and during teacher planning times unless there is an emergency.

-If it is necessary to bring an item(s) to the school for a child, parents/ guardians/ community members may leave the item(s) in the office to be taken to the classrooms by a staff member to minimize disruptions in the instructional day.

-The principal may delay or terminate school visitor/volunteer programs or observations that are deemed disruptive to student learning or safety.

Breakfast/Lunch:

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members participating in breakfast or lunch must follow standard sign-in procedures and wait in the office/lobby until the student(s) meal time and accompany them to the cafeteria.

-During meal time visitors/volunteers/community members are to conduct themselves appropriately and follow school/staff procedures and requests.

-After meal time visitors/volunteers/community members must return to the student's building and sign out in the front office.

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members may not walk back to the classroom after meal times unless it is part of a school event or program so as not to impede the instructional day.

-The principal reserves the right to ask a visitor/volunteer/community member to leave breakfast/lunch or discontinue participating in the future if the individual is deemed to be disruptive to student learning, student safety or school programming.

-Staff are allowed to have a visitor drop off food for them but they are not permitted to eat inside the school with the staff member unless approved by the principal.

Classroom Parties/Celebrations:

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members participating in classroom parties/celebrations must follow standard sign-in procedures and wait in the office/lobby until the student(s) classroom party/celebration time to go to the classroom/celebration area.

-During classroom parties/celebrations visitors/volunteers/community members are to conduct themselves appropriately and follow school/staff procedures and requests.

-After classroom parties/celebrations visitors/volunteers/community members must exit the building by signing out in the front office.

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members may not accompany student(s) to other locations in the building after classroom parties/celebrations unless it is part of a school event or program so as not to impede the instructional day.

-The principal reserves the right to ask a visitor/volunteer/community member to leave classroom parties/celebrations or discontinue participating in the future if the individual is deemed to be disruptive to student learning, student safety, or school programming.

School Programs:

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members participating in school programs must follow standard sign-in procedures and wait in the office/lobby until the student(s) program begins to go to the classroom/program area.

-During school programs visitors/volunteers/community members are to conduct themselves appropriately and follow school/staff procedures and requests.

-After school programs visitors/volunteers/community members must exit the building by signing out in the front office.

-Visitors/Volunteers/Community members may not accompany student(s) to other locations in the building after school programs unless it is part of a school event or program so as not to impede the instructional day.

-The principal reserves the right to ask a visitor/volunteer/community member to leave school programs or discontinue participating in the future if the individual is deemed to be disruptive to student learning, school safety, or school programming.

Dorm Visits:

• Visitors / Volunteers during dorm time must be pre-approved by the Director of Student Life and the Principal.
• Volunteers must pass all required checks before they are permitted on campus.

Athletic Events:

• The campus will be open during approved athletic events scheduled times.
• Attendees of the athletic events are not permitted anywhere else on campus and should remain in the athletic area only.
• Attendees should proceed to their transportation and leave campus upon the completion of the event. No Loitering will be permitted after events.

Unauthorized Guest / Trespassed Guest:

• KSD reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual if deemed necessary by the administration for the safety of the campus. KSD will supply a no-trespass notice served by law enforcement or by certified mail to individuals who have been trespassed from campus.
• If a guest arrives on campus that has not been authorized they are to wait outside until approval is granted by administration. The administrator will confirm the reason for the visit and confirm that they are permitted on campus prior to approval. If no approval is given then they are to leave the property immediately and schedule future visits to campus by phone.
• Campus Safety and SRO will assist in escorting individuals who refuse to leave or pose a danger to campus during regular business hours. If after hours or weekends then local police should be called to assist. No staff should forcefully remove individuals from the property.
• KSD will maintain a list of individuals who have been trespassed from campus. If these individuals are on KSD property Law enforcement should be notified immediately to remove individuals from campus. This applies to any and all events on campus, school-sponsored, or an outside organization unless approved in advance by the administration. This waiver will be on a case-by-case basis and should not be interpreted as permission to visit campus for future events.

Visitor hours:

• Visitor hours are M-F 8am-3PM, Dorm hours are 4PM-8PM
• Visitors should park in the visitor parking area at the front entrance outside of the gate.
• Parents or family members picking up staff or students should stay parked in the visitor parking outside of the main entrance until they are ready to be picked up. For student safety no visitor, parents or family members should stay on campus after dropping off or picking up.
• Visiting schedules may be changed due to weather, trips or events.
• Visiting hours can be adjusted or suspended at any time by administration.
• Refer to the Campus Map for parking.

EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN (EOP)

Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Emergency Operation Plan has four recognized phases of emergency management:

1. Mitigation and Prevention - KSD takes steps to identify potential hazards and reduce the potential damage that these hazards can cause.
2. Preparedness - KSD develops plans and protocols to prepare for the possibility that the identified hazards or emergencies will occur.
3. Response - KSD works closely with their colleagues in law enforcement, emergency management, and the healthcare field to design protocols that outline responses that will be taken when an emergency or disaster occurs in or around our campus.  
4. Recovery - KSD works with other stakeholders to, as quickly as possible, restore a safe learning and living environment for our campus.

During an emergency, KSD will use three primary responses:

1. Evacuation (fire or other emergency requiring leaving the building)
2. Lock-Down (intruder on campus/in building requiring locking of building and/or classroom/office doors)
3. Shelter-in-place (severe weather such as tornado or earthquake)

KSD will do various drills throughout the school year to prepare students and staff to be ready for a variety of possible emergencies.

Please take some time during breaks from school and support the KSD Safety Plan by talking with your child and explaining how important it is to cooperate with KSD staff and emergency responders.  Although most actions will be practice drills, a real emergency or crisis could arise at any time, and it is vital that your child understands the importance of their cooperation with, and knowledge of, KSD emergency procedures. kycss.org

KSD has also entered a Safety Coalition with other area schools and law enforcement agencies to enhance safety in the Danville Community.  The two main collaborative entities are:

1. Drug searches with trained police and/or K-9 officers may be conducted during the year.  This is a tremendous deterrent to drugs on campus.
2. Police officers  will come to KSD intermittently to establish an awareness of their role as protectors in our schools and communities.  Officers may also advise/counsel students at times during their visits. Danville police will have a School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus daily during school and dorm hours.

Please contact KSD at any time with questions or concerns regarding safety issues or our Emergency Response and Emergency Operation Plan.  Our goal is to have the safest campus possible for our students.

KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - DIGITAL DEVICE AND NETWORK USE AGREEMENT

This agreement outlines the rules and expectations for using the school's network, internet access, and school-provided devices for educational and school-related purposes. By using these resources, you agree to follow these guidelines.

INTERNET AND EMAIL ACCESS

Kentucky School for the Deaf provides students, staff, and guests with access to its network for learning and school-related activities. Please understand that the internet can contain content that is inappropriate, inaccurate, or even illegal.

• Students under 18: To get internet access, students under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete and submit this Digital Device and Network Use Agreement form to the principal or designated school staff.
• Other Users: All other users (staff, guests, etc.) must complete and submit this agreement digitally before using the network.

Parent/Guardian Options (for students under 18 with legal guardians):

Parents/guardians can request the school to:

• Allow them to review their child's emails and Google files.
• Disable their child's individual email account and/or internet access.
• Provide alternative learning activities for their child that do not require internet access.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL USERS

Our school's electronic access plan includes detailed guidelines for how students, staff, and community members should use digital resources.

• Access is a Privilege: Using the school's network and devices is a privilege, not a right. All users are responsible for behaving appropriately and being good digital citizens on our school network.
• Responsible Use: Independent access is granted to those who agree to act responsibly and appropriately. You must follow school standards and this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) that you sign.
• Limited Monitoring: While we set user standards, the school is generally not responsible for actively monitoring or controlling individual communications on the network.
• Educational Purpose: The network is for research, presentations, flipped learning, and communication. We respect freedom of speech and access to information within reasonable limits.
• Guidance: During school hours, teachers will guide younger students to appropriate online materials. Outside of school, families are responsible for guiding their children's use of all information sources, including the internet.

NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY

Please be aware that the Principal, Technology Coordinator (DTC), or other designated school personnel have the right to access any information stored on school devices, in user directories, on current screens, or in email. This is to maintain the integrity of the system and ensure responsible use. You should not expect privacy for files stored on school servers or through school-provided technology services.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Violating this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) includes, but is not limited to:

1. Privacy Violations: Sharing, using, or revealing someone's personal information without permission, which violates state and federal privacy laws.
2. Unauthorized Email Systems: Using non-standard email systems or third-party email providers during school hours.
3. Non-Educational Email Use: Using student email accounts for anything other than school-related work.
4. Offensive Content: Sending or displaying messages or pictures that are:

• Profane or obscene.
• Harassing or intimidating.

5. System Damage: Harming computer systems, networks, or school websites in any way.
6. Copyright Infringement: Illegally copying commercial software or other copyrighted material.
7. Unauthorized Access: Using someone else's password, "hacking," or trying to gain unauthorized access to computers or systems.
8. Unauthorized File Access: Looking into another user's folders, work, or files without permission.
9. Wasting Resources: Intentionally wasting limited network resources, including:

• Playing games for non-educational purposes.
• Streaming audio or video for non-educational purposes.
• Downloading unauthorized software (freeware or shareware).

10. Commercial or Illegal Use: Using the network for commercial purposes, financial gain, or any illegal activity.
11. Cyberbullying and Inappropriate Online Behavior: Using technology to bully, threaten, harass, or attack anyone at school. This also includes creating or accessing unauthorized blogs and online journals, including social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
12. Inappropriate Online Communication: Students sharing their name or personal information with strangers online or forming relationships with them unless a parent or teacher has approved the communication.

1:1 DEVICE USER AGREEMENT TERMS

Students will use school-provided devices in the classroom daily as part of their learning. After agreeing to these terms, students may be allowed to take their assigned devices home to continue schoolwork. Remember that these devices are the property of Kentucky School for the Deaf, and their contents may be reviewed at any time. Students are expected to bring their devices to school each day, fully charged and ready for use.

GOALS FOR STUDENT DEVICE USERS

• Develop 21st-century learning skills.
• Improve productivity and organization.
• Increase student ownership of learning.
• Utilize a wide range of digital educational resources.
• Achieve technology proficiency.

DEVICE GUIDELINES

Student use of school-issued devices is subject to this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Internet and device use will be monitored using school management software. Violations will result in disciplinary action. All software, applications, and documents on school devices are school property and may be reviewed.

School Devices MUST NOT:

• Be modified in any way unless instructed by school administration or staff.
• Have offensive stickers or decals. Stickers are permitted, but must be removed completely when the device is returned.
• Be exchanged with anyone.
• Have school asset/inventory tags altered or removed.
• Have heavy objects placed on them.
• Have the lid closed with objects inside (e.g., pencils, pens).
• Have browsing history cleared or disabled.

Failure to follow these guidelines will be considered a violation of the AUP and handled according to the school's discipline code.

CARE AND USE OF SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICES

• Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth only. Do not use sprays or liquid cleaners.
• Ensure your hands are clean before using the device.
• Keep devices away from food and drinks.
• Only use the provided charger and a standard outlet. Charge the device daily.
• Report any software or hardware issues to the High School Resource Teacher as soon as possible.
• Keep the device in a temperature-controlled environment and avoid extreme temperatures.

SAVING DOCUMENTS

You can save documents to your school-provided Google Drive account. This account allows you to save, export, and import documents and access them from other internet-connected devices. You can also share and collaborate on documents with other students and teachers within the school's Google Apps for Education (GAFE) domain.

REPORTING TECHNICAL ISSUES

Report any errors or problems immediately to your teacher or the School Librarian so they can be addressed promptly. Damage caused by accident will be handled through normal school procedures. Damage due to negligence or carelessness will make the student financially responsible for the repair or replacement of the device. Students taking devices off school property must sign and submit this User Agreement. Off-campus device use can be revoked by school administration at any time.

SECURITY

Students should only use their school-provided Google Apps for Education account. Never share your account password with others. Students are responsible for following all guidelines and rules in this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Violations may lead to disciplinary actions. School administration will impose appropriate consequences for any AUP or discipline code violations.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep assigned devices in their possession unless instructed otherwise.
• Keep devices away from food and drinks at all times.
• Never leave devices unattended.
• No playing games on devices during instructional time.
• No attempting to clear or disable browsing history.
• Ensure devices have adequate battery charge for school use.

Not following these guidelines will be considered negligence.

LOSS OR DAMAGE

If a school-issued device is lost or damaged, report it to your teacher or the School Librarian immediately. If theft is suspected, a police report must be filed. For incidents occurring in the evening, inform the High School Resource Teacher via email immediately and in person by 8:00 AM the next school day.

GENERAL RULES

• After five (5) unexcused absences in a semester (or fewer if recommended by administration), a student may become a "day user" and not be allowed to take the device home until regular attendance is established.
• General misconduct or failing to bring the assigned device to school charged may result in the student being assigned "day user" status for a period determined by administration.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

• Administration may monitor devices at any time.
• Administration reserves the right to take possession of a school-issued device at any time.
• Teachers may limit device use during class.
• The device is the property of Kentucky School for the Deaf.

Damage/Repair/Replace fees apply from the distribution date until the date the device is returned to school

KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CODE OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE

The KSD Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline contains information regarding the rights and responsibilities of parents/guardians, KSD staff and students, and also contains information regarding behavior expectations, consequences of failure to obey the behavior standards, and the importance of the standards in maintaining the safest and most effective learning environment possible.

KSD implements the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is a

research-based framework of behavior interventions continuously and consistently implemented by staff for the purpose of preventing undesired behavior and encouraging positive behavior. In instances of student misconduct, KSD will use a 4-tiered approach to determine and implement consequences for negative behavior. If problem behaviors occur, students are provided a full continuum of support and opportunities to correct the behavior. If students do not respond, the support increases in intensity, with varying degrees and types of responses of staff and / or administration (See Student Disciplinary Response Guide).

We consider parents to be partners in PBIS implementation. As such, we encourage you to review and discuss the KSD Code of Student Conduct with your child, and hope you will consider referring to the common rules and expectations when teaching positive behaviors in the home. This common language and unified support between school and home provides consistency and predictability for our students/ children, which helps them thrive. Please closely review and discuss the KSD Code of Conduct with your child prior to the start of school each year.

Thank you in advance for your support and partnership to ensure your child has a positive and productive school year! Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Code of Conduct, please do not hesitate to contact us.

RATIONALE AND PHILOSOPHY:

The faculty and staff at the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) would like to welcome you to our school!  We will strive to provide the best possible educational experience for each student, and will ensure opportunities are provided for all students to maximize their learning by promoting self-confidence and providing a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.  The school will assist students in developing an understanding of the importance of moral values, social relationships, work, knowledge, self-reliance and responsibility.

Discipline methods used by school personnel fosters a positive and productive atmosphere conducive to learning and encourages student behavior that is consistent with society’s rules and laws.  KSD believes students should assume responsibility for their behavior.   Student misconduct affects the educational process and the rights of others in the school environment.  Consequently, when student behavior is unacceptable, necessary action will occur to modify such behavior.

KSD provides consistent discipline for all students through adherence to the Code of Conduct, fairness as required by constitutional due process, and by providing an atmosphere of open communication with clearly defined rules.  It encourages behavior that will enable the pupils to develop to their fullest potential.  As a school, we will support and promote the academic, social, and emotional development of your child.

When and Where the Code Will Apply:

The Code of Conduct applies to all students attending Kentucky School for the Deaf, regardless of age.

Pupils are under the authority of KSD staff members at all times when they are supervised by KSD staff, either on or off campus, regardless of time of day.  Any student who enters school property is under the authority of KSD staff during the time he or she remains on school property or attends/participates in school-sponsored activities on and off campus, and shall abide by all rules and regulations as set forth in this Code of Conduct.  Accordingly, KSD utilizes a behavior continuum with defined consequences.  This system is designed to provide a framework and guidance on discipline options for various violations to ensure school-wide implementation of consistent discipline.

The Principal / Assistant Principal, by the nature of their roles and responsibilities, are the responsible school officials for managing student behavior and discipline in their areas of Instructional Services and Student Life Services respectively.  In the absence of the Principal / Assistant Principal, other qualified staff will be designated to manage discipline.

ADHERENCE TO FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS

Kentucky School for the Deaf will comply with all state and federal mandates regarding services to exceptional students as delineated in IDEA 2004 Reauthorization, the Code of Federal Regulations, United States Codes, and corresponding state laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, HB 330, KRS 158.

PBIS:  POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS

Kentucky School for the Deaf utilizes PBIS framework, a system that supports and guides behavior intervention plans.  PBIS is not an intervention itself.  PBIS are a positive, constructive reinforcement for good behavior, used to prevent negative behavior by highlighting positive behavior which occurs.  It focuses more on interventions to guide students in exhibiting positive behaviors rather than consequences for negative behaviors.  PBIS is NOT punitive, negative punishment toward students.

KSD’s anchor is P.R.I.D.E:  Positive. Responsible. Independent. Demonstrate respect. Effort.  Posters / signage across school settings is visible for students in common areas such as hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, and open areas, reminding students of expectations in these areas.  KSD Administration and staff work diligently to model P.R.I.D.E for students, and to provide students daily instruction in order that all are aware of expectations across school settings / areas.  

Elementary PBIS:

1. Communicate nicely
2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
3. Follow directions
4. Take care of and respect your own and others’ property

Students are expected to follow PBIS/P.R.I.D.E. guidelines. Students displaying appropriate behaviors will be acknowledged by receiving Colonel Cash which will be used to order and purchase items from the Elementary Colonel Store. Students will have the opportunity to earn both individual and group rewards throughout the school year to celebrate behavioral successes. Rewards may include tangible items, special days throughout the year, such as ‘hat day,’ and other special events, such as school-wide celebrations and/or trips.

Middle School PBIS:

Students are expected to follow PBIS / P.R.I.D.E. guidelines and individual teacher expectations for class. Students displaying appropriate behaviors will be acknowledged by receiving Colonel Cash. Students will have the opportunity to earn both individual and group rewards throughout the school year to celebrate behavioral successes. Students will have the opportunities to become student of the month, be entered for drawings, and to attend special events, such as school-wide celebrations or field trips.

High School PBIS:

Students are expected to follow PBIS / P.R.I.D.E. guidelines and individual teacher expectations for class. Students will be acknowledged each Friday for displaying appropriate behavior by receiving digital Colonel Cash. Students will set weekly, short-term goals, and may earn rewards for the following week. In addition, students will set long-term goals for additional rewards, such as school-wide celebrations or field trips.

STUDENT  DISCIPLINARY  RESPONSE  GUIDE

KSD Student Life Program

Our Student Life Program includes Elementary School dorms, Middle School dorms, High School dorms and Independent Living Skills (ILS) dorms.  The Student Life program provides a home-like, language rich environment where students develop social, emotional, and independent living skills.

Elementary School Boys and Girls Dorm

Elementary School Boys and Girls reside in Margaret D. Marshall Elementary Dorm. Both boys and girls dorms have living areas, bathroom/shower rooms, and bedrooms. We also have a recreational area where students can participate in extracurricular activities together after school. New bedding has been purchased for the new dorm rooms and fully decorated. We think your child will be pleased with the beautifully painted rooms.

Middle School Boys and Girls Dorm

Middle School Boys and Girls will reside in Brady Hall. Both boys and girls dorms have a living area, kitchen, bathroom/shower room and 2 bedrooms. We also have a recreational area where students can participate in extracurricular activities together after school.  Brady Hall dorm is newly renovated.  Freshly painted walls and new flooring has given this area a new and appealing look.

High School Boys and Girls Dorm

High School Boys and Girls will reside in Brady Hall for the 2026-27 school year. Both boys and girls dorms have a living area, kitchen, bathroom/shower room and 2 bedrooms. We also have a recreational area where students can participate in extracurricular activities together after school.  Brady Hall dorm is newly renovated.  Freshly painted walls and new flooring has given this area a new and appealing look.

*Middleton Hall dorm is undergoing a renovation to better meet the needs of our students.  This year students will be residing in the newly renovated Brady Hall dorm.  We look forward to the future of KSD!  

Independent Living Skills Dorm:

The Independent Living Skills Program (ILS) provides students with experiences of maintaining an apartment as they simultaneously receive daily living skills training from James Cline, the KSD Residential Program Coordinator.   The opportunity to participate in ILS is subject to prerequisites.  If any student is not in good academic standing, they will be dismissed from the ILS program.  This program allows students to have first-hand experience living alone or sharing an apartment with a roommate.  ILS will prepare them for a variety of responsibilities and obligations that are involved in transitioning from high school to adulthood.  

Independent Living Skills (ILS) Dorm residents will reside in Brady Hall dorm.  Students interested in applying to the ILS Program must be juniors or seniors and complete the Independent Living Contract.  The focus of the ILS program is to better prepare students to transition into adulthood. Students interested in the ILS dorm must meet the following criteria to be accepted into the ILS Program:

1. The student must be in good academic standing.
2. The student must have no disciplinary referrals for the semester preceding applying to Independent Living.
3. The student must thoroughly understand all of the rules and responsibilities of the program.
4. The student must successfully complete the application process and be selected for entrance by the Independent Living Committee.

 ILS Expectations:

1. The ability to wake yourself up in the morning at a specific time independently.  
2. The ability to dress yourself without help, including choosing appropriate clothing.  
3. The ability to complete ALL personal hygiene tasks independently.  
4. The ability to get to other buildings on campus (Thomas Gym, Grow Hall, Kerr Hall, etc.) without assistance.
5. The ability to be punctual in all tasks and to arrive on time and without help.  
6. The ability to be appropriate in interactions with peers.
7. The ability to take instruction from staff with a minimum of negative interactions.  
8. The ability to do all of your own laundry and associated tasks (drying, hanging, folding) with no help from others.
9. The ability to independently keep up with school work.
10. Knowledge of the names and functions of kitchen appliances and cleaning apparatus.  
11. The ability to demonstrate kitchen safety.  
12. The ability to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
13. The knowledge of how to act during particular emergencies and the ability to perform the actions involved on your own.  This includes fire, tornado, earthquake and intruder but is not limited to these.
14. The ability to enact some conflict resolution skills independently.  

All students who express interest will be given an ILS Dorm packet to bring home to review with parents/guardians prior to applying to the program.

18 and Older

Our current policy states only students 18 or above may go off campus without staff supervision with a written contract that specifies rules and expectations. Students, age 18 or above, have the opportunity to check themselves off campus, sign their own permission slips, etc. if they have signed the KSD contract for off campus privileges. This contract must be signed by the student, their parents/guardian, their Student Development Specialist and the Director of Student Life.  Students must arrive back on campus no later than 9:00 PM.

Student’s personal vehicle on campus (must be 18 and older)

KSD students who are 18+ years of age and who want to bring their personal vehicle to campus MUST complete forms and provide required documentation listed below BEFORE being allowed to do so.  See the Student Life Supervisor for all required forms.

Since KSD is a residential setting, there are certain guidelines that students must follow in order for staff to maintain a safe environment and accountability of all students. The guidelines are as follows:

Students MUST give a photocopy of the following to the KSD Director (of Student Life.

1. Students valid Driver’s License (NOT a permit license).
2. Students valid Health Insurance card.
3. Valid automobile insurance for the vehicle being used.
4. Vehicle registration with your name or your parents’ name.

Student also agree to follow ALL of the rules listed below:

1. Students will give the car keys to dorm staff when they arrive on campus.  The keys will be kept in a safe place.  
2. Students will follow all dorm rules.
3. Students may only drive during the school week for food and shopping WITHIN Danville city limits.
4. On Sunday, students will arrive on campus by 6:00pm.  During the week, students will return to the dorm no later than 9:00pm.
5. Students will respond immediately to staff texts/calls when off campus.
6. Students will provide all information required on the Dorm sign in/out form.
7. Current KSD students will NOT be permitted to ride with you in your vehicle.  You can transport other students home only if they live in your house.

NOTE:  Students may be denied the ability to sign out in the event dorm staff deems it inappropriate.  For example, students may be denied the ability to sign out if they have violated KSD policies/procedures or have not received enough points on the reward system to warrant off campus privileges.

Morning Routine:

Elementary Dorm

Students wake up between 6:30 and 7:00 AM and get ready for school.  If students have morning meds, they take those around 7:00 AM and are ready for breakfast about 7:15 AM.  TV programming is available for students to watch in the mornings once they are ready for school.  Dorm staff try to find an ASL friendly program to watch in the mornings to help build language skills and introduce our students to deaf cultural friendly programming.  Students begin heading to class around 7:50 AM.  

Middle School Dorm

Students wake up between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM and get ready for school.  Dorm staff try to find an ASL friendly program to watch in the mornings to help build language skills and introduce our students to deaf cultural friendly programming.  Students leave the dorm at 7:05 AM and travel by the infirmary for any morning medications.  Students then walk with dorm staff to Grow Hall for breakfast.  After breakfast, dorm staff escorts students to Kerr Hall for class around 7:55 AM.  

High School Dorm

Students wake up between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM and get ready for school.  Students in high school dorms have more autonomy on wake up times. Dorm staff try to find an ASL friendly program to watch in the mornings to help build language skills and introduce our students to deaf cultural friendly programming.  Students leave the dorm around 7:10 AM and travel by the infirmary for any morning medications.  Students then walk with dorm staff to Grow Hall for breakfast.  After breakfast, dorm staff escorts students to Kerr Hall for class around 7:55 AM.    

Evening Routine:

*Student Life staff will work with instructional staff to provide enrichment activities in the event a student does not have homework on a given night. Homework/Literacy hour is a required part of each student’s day.

DORM DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP:

Please ensure that our students' nightly routines are not disrupted, students need to be dropped off to the dorm no later than 8:00 PM.  If you arrive to campus after 4:00 PM, please come to the Main KSD Gate: #1.  You will enter campus off South 2nd Street onto Gallaudet Street with the big gate that has “KSD”.  Once at the Main KSD Gate: #1, please call, text or FaceTime: (606)510-1258.  If you are picking up your student, please do so before 8:00 PM.        

DORM SUPPLY LIST

• Blanket (dorm bedding is available upon request)
• Pillow (dorm bedding is available upon request)
• Personal bedsheets (dorm bedding is available upon request)
• Personal hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, deodorant, etc.)
• Personal electronic devices
• Raincoat/umbrella (please send)
• Personal snacks/drinks (Energy drinks are not permitted)
• Personal decorations (if desired)
• T.V. (High School students ONLY- if you bring it then you are responsible for it)
• Game System (High School students ONLY- if you bring it then you are responsible for it)

DAY STUDENTS IN THE DORMS           

A parent/guardian of day students are required to submit an electronic permission form.  Day students will not be permitted in the dorm without prior approval.  Visiting students will be required to follow all dorm rules and expectations in order to continue visiting the dorm.  We welcome students from the KSD day program to have a short or extended stay to help support their participation in sports and special events on campus.  With that being said, visiting students must follow expectations set forth by the Student Life staff and must adhere to the Student Life rules at all times while under our care and supervision.  

Parents must complete the electronic permission form, linked below.  

Link: Permission Form

*Form must be completed at least 24 hours prior to the stay in the dorm.

*Parent/Guardian is responsible for notifying their local district that the transportation plan has changed.  

*If a student will be staying overnight in the dorm for an extended period of time, an ARC will need to be requested.  

OPEN WEEKEND

All students planning to stay on campus for weekend events (athletic events or prom) are required to submit a Dorm Event Permission Form one month prior to the event. They must follow the same process as mentioned above for Day Students. Once students are on campus for the event, they must remain on campus unless checked out by a parent or other individual from their checkout permission list in Infinite Campus. The person checking the student out must see a dormitory staff member to physically sign the student off campus.  Once the student is signed out, they may not participate in any on campus activities unless the parent or approved individual has signed them back in.    

DRESS CODE

We follow KSD Dress Code policy during all Student Life group activities. Students may dress comfortably in appropriate attire in the dorm. Any clothing deemed inappropriate by Student Life staff will be returned to parents/guardians. Please be conscientious of the clothing your child brings to the dorm and include appropriate seasonal clothing.

FIELD TRIPS

Our Student Life programs plan weekly field trips. Students must have a signed permission form from their parent/guardian to participate in these outings. Going off campus is a privilege and students must earn the right to go off campus for field trips or other activities.  Participation is determined by our PBIS reward and level system.

MEDICINE

Elementary, Middle School, and High School students must give their medication(s) to Student Life staff upon arrival on campus. All medication must be kept in the Infirmary and will be kept locked.  This includes Over the Counter (OTC) medications.  Parents/Guardians will be responsible for providing OTC medications for their student during the school year.  Neither our dormitory or infirmary staff will be able to provide these medications.  ALL medication to be administered on campus MUST come with a signed, written notice from the provider before medication can be administered at school.  This also includes Over the Counter (OTC) medications.  

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All dorm students are encouraged to participate in a number of extracurricular activities during their stay on campus.  Student Life strives to keep our students active and entertained.  Students must participate in at least one extracurricular activity during the school year.  Extra curricular examples may include: sports, sports management, academic bowl team, signing choir, mentoring, independent living skills program, and/or off-campus offerings: work study, volunteering, job shadowing, etc.  

Student Life Expectations:

BICYCLE EXPECTATIONS

Students may bring their bicycles to campus, if they adhere to the following:

1. Students must have a bicycle permission form on file.  The form must be signed by the student, parent/guardian, Student Development Specialist and Director of Student Life.  
2. Students may not ride their bicycle off-campus.
3. Students may not ride their bicycle during school hours… This includes going to breakfast and lunch.
4. Students must park their bicycle in the bicycle racks located at the dorm.
5. Students may ride their bicycle from 4:00 to dusk.
6. Students may not share their personal bicycle with others.

Students may ride their bicycle in the following places:

1. You may ride your bicycle to Grow Hall to supper provided this does not cause any problems.
2. You may ride your bicycle to Open Recreation time and to events at Thomas Gym.
3. You must sign out of the dorm and have staff permission to ride your bike.
4. You may ride to the infirmary to get medicine, with staff permission.

Student Life staff may revoke this privilege at any time if the rules are not followed.

*HELMET MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES: You can’t ride a bike if you don’t have it with you.

STUDENT CONDUCT

The Kentucky School for the Deaf Student Life Program supports student development. The Student Life program provides a home-like, language rich environment where students develop social, emotional and independent living skills. We strive to keep our students safe in our residential program. We welcome students from the KSD day program to have either a short (one or two days) or extended stay (several weeks) to help support their participation in sports and special events on campus. With that being said, students here on a short or extended stay must follow expectations set forth by the Student Life Staff and must adhere to the rules at all times while under our care and supervision.

The Student Life staff uses a behavior reporting protocol to document misbehavior in the dorm setting at KSD. For our visiting students, we will function on a 3 - strike rule for short or extended stay students meaning they will be given three chances to correct misbehavior before their stay is revoked. We reserve the right to revoke dorm privileges for students who exhibit heightened levels of behavior, for example, level 3 and 4 behaviors. The Director of Student Life and KSD Principal will confer on issues related to revoking dorm privileges. Dorm students must follow expectations set forth by the Student Life Staff and must adhere to the rules at all times while under our care and supervision.  

The Student Life staff uses a behavior write-up protocol to document misbehavior in the dorm setting.  We reserve the right to revoke dorm privileges for students who exhibit heightened levels of behavior, for example, level 3 and 4 behaviors that interfere with student safety.  The Director of Student Life,  KSD Principal, Director of Special Education, and/or the Director of State Schools will confer on issues relating to revoking dorm privileges.  Parents/Guardians will be notified of any behavior incidents.  In the event a student is struggling to follow expectations, Student Life Staff will assign consequences as appropriate.  Consequences will increase as the level of behavior increases.  Please note our levels of behavior in the chart below:

REVOKING DORM PRIVILEGES FOR SEVERE BEHAVIOR AND SAFETY

Students who do not follow dorm expectations over time or students who exhibit level 3 and 4 behavior that endangers the safety of themselves or others will have their dorm privileges revoked.  

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SYSTEM (PBIS) FOR STUDENT LIFE:

Students may earn Colonel Cash for following dorm expectations for behavior.  Dorm staff will award Colonel Cash at their discretion.  Rewards will be determined by Student Life Staff and/or Director of Student Life.  

VISITATION TO THE DORM:

All parents/guardians, family, and friends must check-in with the Dorm Supervisor prior to visiting the dormitory.  In the Dorm, you will sign in, receive a Visitor’s badge, and Student Life staff will be made aware of your presence on campus. To ensure a safe environment for our students, visitors will not be permitted into the dormitories without a visitor’s badge.

Once in the dormitories, visitors may only visit with their student in common areas. For the safety of all students, visitors will not be allowed to socialize in the bedrooms or apartments. Visitation ends at 8:00 PM.

Student Life Contact Information

FOOD SERVICE

Dear Parent/Guardian, The KSD Food Service Department is excited to begin a new school year. The KSD Food Service Department provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to students daily. We are enrolled in the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing all students to receive these meals at no charge. We participate in the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program and Child & Adult Care Food Program. Our kitchen staff follow a HACCP compliant program, and our facilities are inspected by the local Health Department twice a year. All food service personnel receive annual food safety training. Food safety and sanitation are taken very seriously and are top priorities in our kitchens and cafeterias. Our lunchrooms serve complete hot & cold meals that meet or exceed the requirements specified by state and federal regulations. We utilize a cycle breakfast & lunch menu plan which allows us to provide a larger variety of student favorites, while meeting the nutritional requirements set forth by the food programs we participate in. Students whose dietary needs qualify them for adaptation under law will be provided accommodation in keeping with regulations. No one shall be permitted to charge for a la carte items. (“Ala carte” refers to any item purchased separately from the meal) If your child would like to purchase ala carte items, they may use cash at the time of purchase or you may send money (check) to be deposited into their food account and utilized as they choose.

Meal Prices- 2026-2027 Student Ala carte Prices

All students- Free breakfast, lunch, dinner snacks entree- $1.00

Adult Breakfast-$4.00  fruit/vegetable- $0.50

Adult Lunch-$5.00  milk/juice/grain- $0.50

• Students receive meals at no cost; however the completed Free/Reduced Price forms may provide many other benefits to our school.  One form per household
• If your child does not have any special feeding needs, please note that on the form and sign, so we can be certain we have a form for each student and are not missing pertinent information. If any special dietary needs are noted on this form (allergies/puree/etc), a Dr. signature is required on the form

Suggestions,questions or concerns: Contact us at any time.  We are always available to address your concerns and value your input to our food program.  

Contact Information

Laura McKinney- Food Service Operations Manager laura.mckinney@ksd.kyschools.us 

Carrie McCrary-KSB/KSD Food Service Director carrie.mccrary@education.ky.gov

KSD HEALTH CENTER

The Health Center is open 24 hours per day during the school week.  We provide nursing services to students with minor illness/injury ONLY.  Please read the following carefully:

If your child requires any OTC(over the counter) medication , the following will apply:

• ALL OTC medications MUST be provided by the parent/legal guardian.  This includes substances such as Neosporin, eye drops, cough drops/syrup, hydrogen peroxide, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen etc.  KSD cannot administer ANY over the counter medicinal substances to the students unless provided by the parent.
• A signed order from your child’s medical provider to administer OTC medications.  The order must include your child’s name and must specify which OTC medications can be administered with dosage and specific instructions on how to administer.
• Signed consent from parent/legal guardian to administer OTC medication and a note explaining why your child needs the medication.  (If you already provided signed consent and this information is on the registration form, you do not need to fulfull this step again unless you have special instructions for the OTC medication)
• Medication MUST be appropriate for your child’s age/weight and not expired.
• Write your child’s name on the box and/or container/bottle.
• The first dose of any over the counter medication must be administered at home within the past 90 days before sending to school.

If your child requires prescription medication, the following will apply:

• Please send enough medication to last a full month or send enough for the week and the empty bottle(s) will be sent home with your child every Friday.  If you choose to send enough medication for the month, the empty bottle(s) will be sent home when a refill is due.  Medications will be transported in sealed envelopes to and from campus.  Parents/guardians are responsible for counting pills prior to arriving to campus and once received by nursing staff a pill count will be performed to ensure accuracy.
• Medications must be sent in the original prescription bottle, with the child’s name, dose and instructions for taking the medication.
•  A signed order from your child’s medical provider must be provided for each prescription medication to be administered.  The order must include your child’s name, medication to be administered with dosage and specific instructions on how to administer.
• Signed consent from parent/legal guardian to administer medications.
• The first dose of any new medication must be administered at home before sending the new medication with your child to school. This includes any medication(s) that your child has previously taken but has been discontinued or on hold for more than 30 days.  For example, if your child has previously taken Amoxicillin, but they have not taken Amoxicillin within the past 30 days, they will need to take the first dose of that medication at home.
• If your child is placed on a new medication, contact one of the nurses or send a note with your child explaining the reason your child is on the new medication.

If your child has any of the following, he/she cannot stay at school or if your child has these symptoms at home, please do not send them to school:

• Fever of 100.0 or greater without fever reducing medication
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Head Lice or Nits
• Suspected Pink-Eye(Conjunctivitis)
• Open sores that cannot be covered by a band-aid
• An undiagnosed/untreated rash
• New cough
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell
• Muscle or body aches

This helps us greatly reduce the spread of infectious illnesses to our students and staff.  It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation to pick up their sick child.  KSD is not responsible for transportation or making arrangements with your child’s school district when they are sick.  Parents will be notified and given a timeline for pick up.

He/she may not return to school until they are well(no fever, vomiting, or diarrhea) without medication for a full day(24 hours unless otherwise noted not to be contagious by a physician, such as with an ear infection).

Doctor’s excuses must include the date seen and the date to return to school.  They should also include any restrictions or instructions related to school.

All illnesses determined to be contagious must be treated with antibiotics for a minimum of 24 hours before students may return to school.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Health Center @859-936-6751.

TRANSPORTATION

We are looking forward to working with you and your district on the transportation needs this 2026-27 school year! Here are a few things to keep in mind.

• Our morning drop off time is 7:30. Please communicate with your buses that no one is to be dropped off before this time.
• School ends at 3:23, all students must be picked up directly after school.  If you are late please contact the school.
• If a student arrives after 8:30 am, breakfast will not be available.
• Please make sure your student is fed prior to checking them in after our lunch times. We will not have lunch available after 12:00.
• Parents are responsible for all transportation arrangements with your home district.
• For any daily transportation changes email the front office before 2:30pm and contact your local bus garage. (For example-if you students is a dorm student but needs to ride the bus home that day)  Chris.grey@ksd.kyschools.us  Rachel.followell@ksd.kyschool.us Leslie.jones@ksd.kyschools.us 
• If you need to make any changes on Friday release days make sure you contact the  front office by Wednesday morning, we do understand last minute changes may arise.
• We highly encourage parents and/or guardians to join us for Awards on the last day of school.
• We ask that you do not pass information through bus drivers to inform the school.  Please call the school directly.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: 

If/when there is inclement weather and the school district in your home area has decided to pick KSD students up early, it is up to that school district to notify parents of the change. If you have questions about transportation, you should always check with your local school district first. If your district is closed for weather please contact our front office.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES: 

Please make sure all the appropriate forms are filled out and approved prior to the event. Also, you must contact your district to let them know if those changes. If you have questions about the dorm, contact Tina.yance@ksd.kyschools.us (Athletic Director); Justin.padgett@ksd.kyschools.us  (Danville and Boyle Parks and Rec.)

SICKNESS: 

If your student becomes ill while at school it is your responsibility to contact your home district to arrange pick up for your child. KSD is not responsible for transportation or making arrangements with your child’s school district when they are sick.  Parents will be notified and given a timeline for pick up.

ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

To request an absence to attend or participate in an educational activity, please complete this application form and return it to your school principal at least five (5) days prior to the absence. The form can be found on our school’s website. Such an absence as requested by this signed application and approved by the school principal, will be considered an exempt absence. The major intent of the activity must be educational in order for the student to be granted this type of absence. The proposed activity must have significant educational value and be composed of an intensive program related to the core curriculum (e.g. educational foreign exchange program, intensive instructional, experiential or performance program, art programs, dance programs, State Fair activities, workshops that are educational in nature, college visits, etc.). A student may be approved for up to ten (10) days of absence per year for this purpose. 

Athletic Department

KSD offers a comprehensive athletic program. Students must maintain good grades and show proper classroom behavior to participate in sports.

High School and Middle School (7th & 8th graders) Sports

Boys Teams

• Cross Country  (Aug to October)
• E-Sport (August to May)
• Archery

• JV/Varsity Basketball (October - Late February)
• Cheerleading (October - Late February)
• Swimming (October- Late February)
• Boys Volleyball (March- May)
• Track (March- May)

Girls Teams

• Cross Country  (Aug to October)
• JV / Varsity Volleyball (Aug to October)
• Archery
• E-Sports (August to May)
• Basketball (October - Late February)
• Swimming (October- Late February)
• Cheerleading (October - Late February)
• Track (March- May)

Accreditations