The SERRF Expanded Learning Program provides a safe and enriching environment. Students experience a balanced program that includes academic, enrichment and recreation curriculum.

Program Goals

To enable students to perform at or above grade level as measured by state standardized tests and the California State Content Standards.
To provide recreational enrichment opportunities that will promote lifelong healthy behaviors, community service, and personal growth.
To increase student awareness and reduce the incidence of juvenile crime, gang activities, and use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

Supporting Activities and Interventions:

“Power Hour” Homework Time
Small Group Tutoring
One-on-One Mentoring
Paired Reading
Learning Games - CA State Content Standards Based
Book Clubs
Read Alouds
Career Exploration
Field Trips
Community Service
Guest Presentations
Study Skills
Mobile Computer Labs
STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art & Math
Arts and Cultural Activities
Healthy Lifestyles
Fun Sports
Computer Technology
Girls Circle
Character Education
GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) 5K run & 1 mile fun run
Social and Emotional Skills

Administration and Funding

The SERRF Expanded Learning Programs are run under the auspices of the Tehama County Department of Education. Federal and State grants, monthly fees, and community donations currently fund programs.

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)

SERRF coordinates with individual districts to develop and implement a single comprehensive program through the use of California State ELO-P funding. This funding supports the hiring of credentialed teachers and paraprofessionals for expanded learning time, thus facilitating better collaboration and alignment with the core school day. The ELO-P collaboration enables more Tehama County students/families to receive expanded learning services.

Staffing

The program hires trained, certificated and classified staff who meet the school district’s requirements. The director is a Tehama County Department of Education administrator. The staff are trained to meet children’s social, academic and emotional needs. Expanded Learning staff follow strict guidelines to ensure children’s health and safety, as well as, provide a high quality program.

SERRF Site Locations

SERRF Expanded Learning Programs are available at the following schools:

Antelope
Bend
Berrendos
Bidwell
Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Middle School
Flournoy
Gerber
Jackson Heights
Kirkwood
Lassen View
Los Molinos
Maywood
Metteer
Olive View
Plum Valley
Rancho Tehama
Reeds Creek
Richfield
Vina
Vista
West Street
Woodson

Hours and Days of Operation

SERRF operates each school day on the following basis:

School release time (grades K-8) until 6:00 p.m.
Minimum school days from school release time until 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise notified). Our expectation is that parents will pick students up from the school site each day by 6:00 p.m.
SERRF is closed on any day school is not in session.

Registration and Enrollment

Enrollment in the program shall be granted without regard to race, sex, religion, color, medical condition, disability or national origin. Enrollment is open to any child in grades, TK, kindergarten through 8th grades, provided the program can meet the needs of the child.

All children must be registered before they attend the program. A completed annual, online registration must be received before the first day of attendance. A registration includes enrollment information, medical emergency information, family information, and parental agreement. These forms must be completed for each program site.

Annual enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Fees must be paid and kept up to date in order to maintain program enrollment. If the number of student enrollment exceeds program capacity, first priority for enrollment is given to students who are identified as homeless youth, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and to students identified as being in foster care. Second priority enrollment is given for middle and junior high school students who attend daily.

Monthly Fees

Fees are due by the 1st of each month, September through May. Fees are not prorated. Fees must be paid electronically through “SchoolPay”, available on our online link at: https://www.tehamaschools.org/Departments/SERRF/SERRF-Payments/index.html

Completing the income verification form with your school may qualify you for free or reduced SERRF fees.

A Fee Adjustment Request Form (FARF) is available if financial hardship exists. Verification of income MUST be attached- these are NOT retroactive and begin the month this form is received and approved. Families qualifying for Free, Reduced Priced Meals (FRPM) and/or identified as Foster/Homeless will not be required to pay fees.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Daily Attendance

The goal of the SERRF Expanded Learning Program is to have all enrollees attend all scheduled SERRF sessions. A “Monthly Attendance Sheet” must be kept on all children who attend the program. Each child is required to be signed in and out each day by the parent or authorized person with a full signature.

In the case of children leaving the program by bike or other means, a note signed by the parent giving specific instructions and time for release of the child must be on file.

Children leaving and/or returning to the program for extra curricular activities must be signed in and out each time. If another arrangement needs to be made in an exceptional situation, please notify your SERRF Site Facilitator.

Reporting Absences

If your child will not be attending on a scheduled day, please call the SERRF Site Facilitator to inform them. If your child is scheduled to attend and has not signed in at the beginning of SERRF, staff must locate the child for his or her own safety. That may mean telephone calls to you at work and to other emergency numbers.

Minimum Attendance Requirements

Due to state funding parameters, students who are registered in the SERRF Expanded Learning Program have minimum attendance requirements. Students not meeting these guidelines will be dropped from the program, especially at sites with established waiting lists.

Elementary School Students – Grade K-5th – are required to attend the full day of the Expanded Learning Program on a daily basis.
Middle School Students – Grades 6th – 8th are required to attend the Expanded Learning Program a minimum of nine hours a week and a minimum of three days a week.

All exceptions must be in compliance with the established early release policy.

Early Release Policy

Students will be excused to attend school functions, doctor and dentist appointments, and other reasonable and valid absences as prearranged, and/or indicated on the child’s sign out sheet. Parent’s initials on the registration form indicate acceptance of the Early Release Policy and agreement to inform SERRF personnel prior to an absence or early release whenever possible.

Pick-Up Procedure

All students must be signed out daily. Your child may only be picked up by someone on the authorized sign-out list and proof of identification is required. The emergency phone numbers will be contacted if a child is left past the scheduled check-out/closing time. *If the problem persists, a fee will be assessed or the child will be dismissed from the program.

Late Pickup Fee Policies

The program closes at 6:00 p.m.

*Parents whose children remain past 6:00 p.m. will be charged an overtime fee of $5.00 per child per 10-minute increments. A ten-minute increment(s) is defined as follows:

1 – 10 minutes = 1 ten-minute increment = $5.00 per child

11 – 20 minutes = 2 ten-minute increments = $10.00 per child

21 – 30 minutes = 3 ten-minute increments = $15.00 per child

Late pickup three times will be cause for dismissal from the program

“Abandoned Child” at Close of Program

If your child has not been picked up by 6:00 p.m. the following steps will be taken:

Parents’ cell, home and work phone numbers will be called.
All other telephone numbers listed on the child’s emergency card may also be called.
Staff will try all numbers again. REMEMBER, staff may not release a child to ANYONE except those listed on the child’s emergency card.
At 6:30 p.m. the child is considered an “abandoned” child and the local Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, or DSS Child Protective Services will be called.
The child will be released to the responding agency and staff will share with them what steps they have taken to locate the parents and all persons they have called or left messages with.
Staff will post a note on the door advising the parent who the children were released to.

Site Emergency Pick-up Procedure

In the event of an emergency or natural disaster the following procedures will be in effect

Children will be directly supervised and remain at the site until they can be picked up by the parent or other authorized person.

In the event of a site evacuation, children will be taken to a local emergency center. The location will be posted on the site door when appropriate.

STUDENT CENTERED INFORMATION

Medical and Health Information

SERRF is sensitive to the health and physical needs of children and, therefore, the following policies have been established:

The program must have current emergency information and a “Medication Authorization Form”, if necessary, on file for each child. It is the parents’ responsibility to keep the program informed of any change in the information regarding their child’s emergency, medical, or physical condition, as well as emergency contacts, names and phone numbers.

If a medical condition requires the use of an epi-pen, parents must provide appropriate medication with doctor authorization to SERRF to be held securely by the SERRF Facilitator.

The program will not transport children to a medical treatment facility or physician. If staff members are unable to locate the parents or an “emergency” contact, staff may secure transportation by the local emergency services for appropriate treatment at the nearest medical facility, if warranted. If major injury or illness is involved, the child will be transported by ambulance to a hospital.

In all cases of injury or illness, attempts will be made to contact parents immediately and to involve them in the decision regarding treatment. Parents are responsible for all costs incurred when a medical emergency arises.

Snacks & Food Allergies

Afternoon snacks will be provided through the USDA/school snack program. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the staff if their child has any food allergies. If the child has other food preferences that cannot be accommodated by the program, the parent will be asked to provide the child’s snacks.

Health Requirements

It is the parents’ responsibility to monitor the daily health and physical condition of their child and to determine their child’s ability to actively participate in the program. When a child shows signs of illness or an infectious, contagious condition, the parent will be contacted and must pick up the child immediately. The child will be isolated and made comfortable until the parent or designee can pick up the child.

Discipline

Discipline will be administered and maintained in a positive manner, which is child-centered and contributes to the child’s development. SERRF Expanded Learning Program students will be required to follow established school rules.

This discipline policy applies to all children in order to ensure a fun, safe, and wholesome environment. We appreciate your support and communication in this area.

If discipline is required, the following process will occur:

OCCURRENCE	ACTION
First	SERRF will discuss the unacceptable behavior with the child and explain why it is unacceptable
Second	The SERRF staff will discuss the unacceptable behavior with the child and provide a time out and/or “student re-thinking form”. They will discuss how the behavior can be changed.
Third	Should inappropriate behavior continue, the situation will be documented and a disciplinary incident report given to the parent. The form will outline the behavior problem, the steps that will be taken if the problem persists, and may include a specific “Behavior Contract”. Steps will range from suspension to dismissal from the program.

If a child’s behavior creates an unsafe environment for others, SERRF Expanded Learning Program reserves the right to dismiss the child from the program immediately. Parent cooperation and involvement is appreciated!

Television, YouTube and Online Videos

In keeping with appropriate and responsible role modeling for youth, all programs must be “G” rated to be shown. All other ratings must have a signed parent permission slip on file.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the SERRF program sites is the responsibility of the parent unless an alternative is noted. When transportation is needed for field trips, public and contracted transportation, or school district transportation will be used.

Dress Code

The appropriate dress for attendance at SERRF will be the SAME as the school of attendance. Children must wear shoes at all times unless during a special activity as instructed by staff.

Use of Personal Property or Equipment

SERRF will follow school rules regarding possession and use of cell phones. Cell phones must be turned off and left in backpacks during after school hours. Students will be able to use the telephone at staff direction and in other instances written teacher/parent permission is necessary. Students shall not bring personal property such as phones, iPads, electronic devices, balls and toys to school except for program approved special activities/events. SERRF does not accept responsibility for the loss, theft, repair or damage of articles brought to the program.

Use of Computers & Internet

The Internet provides vast, diverse, and unique resources to students. Our goal in providing this service to students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. Before access is granted, students must receive written parental permission. Parents have the option of denying their child individual access to the Internet.

Parent and Family Involvement

Parents are important people! Although parents are not required to participate in the SERRF program sites, parental involvement is strongly encouraged. Please check your site’s bulletin board/sign-out book area for special announcements.

During the year, special events are held for parents and SERRF students. In October we celebrate “Lights On!, a National Event that is honored at each SERRF site. In the spring, our schools come together to “Highlight” their programs and we “GO FAR”, (Go Out For A Run), with a 5K run and 1 mile fun run/walk.

If you have a special talent that you would like to share with the children, please contact your child’s Site Facilitator to discuss the opportunity to share that talent or assist the Program.

And, of course, you are always welcome to drop in anytime to observe or participate in any program activities.

Business Office

The SERRF Expanded Learning Program business office is located at:

Tehama County Department of Education

1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(530) 528-7381

SERRF Expanded Learning Program

Vision Statement

To blend the enthusiasm of youth, with the dedication of parents, the commitment of educators, and the expertise of the community members to promote academic competence, assist children in achieving their fullest potential, and plant the seeds of responsibility and service to their community.

Mission Statement

To provide a physically and emotionally safe, healthy, enriching environment through expanded learning opportunities for students. This includes homework support, tutoring, academic enrichments and alignment, recreation, social skills development, healthy lifestyle choices and prevention activities. This will result in students meeting and exceeding national, state and county achievement standards.

Tehama County Department Of Education

1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, Ca 96080

Rich DuVarney, Superintendent

Phone: (530) 528-7381

Fax: (530) 529-4120

www.tehamaschools.org

Revised 8/17/23