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Central Lee Elementary School Student Handbook 2025-26
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to Central Lee Elementary         4        

Mission, Philosophy, and Goals        5        

Enrollment        6        

Equal Educational Opportunity        

Eligibility        

Parent Notification        

Inclusion         

Hours        

Attendance        

Excused Absences

Student Dismissal

Students Leaving During the School Day

Parent Visitations

Custody and Parental Rights

Grandparent Visitation

Child Visitors

Flower Delivery

Use of School Phone

Recess

Lost and Found

Inclement Weather Dismissal        

Financial Obligations        9        

Student Fee

Student Insurance

Lunch and Milk

Fines

A Child’s Day        10

        

Staff        10

      General Information

      Ethics and Confidentiality

      Staff Development Activities

      Evaluation and Professional Growth Plans

      Child Protection Policies

      Substance Abuse        

Academic Information / School - Home Communication        12        

Student Progress Reports

      Grading Scales

Physical Education

Music Program

Student Promotion - Retention - Acceleration

Daily Schedule and Activities

Field Trips

Special School Activities

Student Assessment        13

Positive Learning Culture        14

       Leadership / Leader in Me / Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports

Student Conduct Expectations        15

Improper Student Conduct Examples        16

       Student Appearance

       Student Belongings / Toys

       Electronic Devices

       Trading Cards

       Skateboards and Frisbees

       Weapon Policy

       Initiations, Hazing, Bullying or Harassment

Discipline Procedures        19

       Child Guidance and Discipline

       Challenging Behavior

       Permissible Methods of Discipline

       Prohibited Practices

       Abuse Investigators

 

Family Involvement             20

       Parent Teacher Conferences

       Parent Teacher Organization

       Volunteers

Health and Safety        20

        Health and Immunization Certificates

        Health and Safety Records

        General Health and Safety Guidelines

        Illness Policy and Exclusion of Sick Children

        Reporting Communicable Diseases

        Medication Policies and Procedures

        First Aid Kit

        Fire Safety

        Medical Emergencies and Notification of Accidents or Incidents

        Parent’s Roles During Emergencies

         Inclement Weather

         Protection from Hazards and Environmental Health

         Smoke Free Facility

Additional Supports / Notices / District Information        26

         Asbestos Notification

         Corporal Punishment, Restraint, and Physical Confinement and Detention

         Equal Educational Opportunity

         Free and Reduced Meals and Programs

         Homeless Students

         Legal Status of Student

         Non-Discriminatory Learning Environment

         Section 504- Notice of Rights

         Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

         Student Complaints

         Student Records

         Student Media Interviews

         Trademark

         Title IX

         Water Testing

         Great Prairie AEA

         No Child Left Behind

         Federal Notice

         Iowa Notice

Supply Lists        32

         

        

        

        

                                                                                                                                

Welcome to Central Lee Elementary!

Mrs. Heather Fuger – Preschool-4th Grade Principal

2642 Highway 218 – Donnellson, Iowa 52625 Phone: (319) 835-9510

hfuger@centrallee.org

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome to the Central Lee Elementary 2025-26 school year!

The information in this handbook is designed to provide valuable details regarding elementary school procedures and the rights and responsibilities of elementary students at Central Lee Elementary School. I hope it serves as a resource for you and your student(s) during the school year. Please take some moments to read through and understand the contents.

At Central Lee CSD, each building has its own unique culture and climate, however, our goal of promoting a safe, positive environment is shared. Each school has developed and implemented a school-wide leadership program, Leader in Me and implements PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) that emphasize students being bucket-filling H.A.W.K.S (Willing, Kind, Safe Students) that are Successful, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. H.A.W.K.S S.O.A.R as Leaders! With the incorporation of the Leader in Me, which incorporates the characteristics of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, we have a unified approach to addressing the needs of students that makes our elementary school and our district successful. More than ever, students need to feel safe and in order to engage in learning.

The success of our school also depends on positive collaboration between home and school.  I invite you to communicate with your child’s teachers regularly, take part in supporting student homework, and show an interest in your child’s academic and social-emotional progress. We will make every effort to communicate with you through ClassDojo, newsletters, notes, emails, and phone calls. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions, concerns, or compliments at 835-9510 option 3.  It is my sincere wish that we all work together in fostering positive learning experiences for students.

We are excited about this school year and wish you and your children much happiness and success!

Mrs. Heather Fuger

Central Lee Elementary Principal

Mission, Philosophy, and Goals 

Mission:

The mission of Central Lee CSD is to prepare lifelong learners who are independent thinkers, value themselves and others, and have the knowledge and skills to become productive citizens. The purpose of Central Lee Elementary is to build a strong foundation for the future by providing a safe learning environment that engages all students through challenging expectations — where teachers, students, and parents work together to equip all students with the tools needed for lifelong success.

Central Lee Elementary School provides children with a loving and caring environment in which children can feel safe, have a variety of opportunities for learning, and have the freedom to exercise their abilities and potential in a challenging environment that promotes learning using materials and resources suited to their individual states of development.

PreK-4th Grade School Philosophy of Education

We believe:

Goals for Children:

Children will show competence in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development skills.

Children will be enthusiastic and curious learners.

Children will be safe and healthy.

Goals for Families:

Enrollment

Equal Educational Opportunity

It is the policy of the Central Lee CSD not to discriminate in its education programs or educational activities on the basis of sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, or disability. Students are educated in programs which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society.

Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Affirmative Action Coordinator, Andy Crozier, who can be reached at 319 835-9510. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 800, Milwaukee, Wi, 53203-2292, (414) 291-1111, or the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, (515) 281-5294.

Procedures and levels are outlined in district policy for resolving complaints and are available upon request from the Board Office.

Eligibility- Admissions (Board Policy 501.4)

Children in the school district community will be allowed to enroll in the school district’s regular education program beginning at age five. The child must be age five on or prior to September 15 to participate in the district’s kindergarten program. The child must be age six on or prior to September 15 to begin the first grade of the education program. The board shall require evidence of age and residency in the form of a birth certificate or other evidence before the student may enroll in the school district’s education program. It shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to determine what is satisfactory evidence for proof of age. Prior to enrollment, the child must provide the administration with their health and immunization certificate. Failure to provide this information within the time period set by the superintendent shall be the reason for suspension, expulsion, or denying admission to the student. This policy reflects current Iowa Law.

Parent Notification Letter

The Central Lee School District wants every child to have rewarding and enjoyable school experiences. To meet this goal we need ongoing communication between home and school and particularly among teachers, children, and parents. If your child is unhappy or feeling unsuccessful and you feel that we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to call. The Central Lee Elementary School has developed a plan to assist children who may experience problems at school. The School District has many individuals who are available to help you and your child. For example, we have a guidance counselor, a school nurse, at-risk instructor, school psychologist, school social worker, special education consultant, speech and language clinician, and the special education resource teacher. All of these people are employed to assist you, your child, and your child’s teachers. Your child’s teacher may contact these people and they may observe, consult with, or about your child, and assist with instruction. The school also has a “CHAT (Child Help Assistance Team)” which may include some of the people noted above. The CHAT Team  will try to solve specific problems a child might be experiencing. At your request or the request of school personnel, this team may convene to deal with problems about which there is a concern. When this team meets, specific recommendations will be made to assist your child in becoming more successful in the classroom and we would welcome your suggestions and concerns. If you have a concern about your child’s performance in school, please share it with his/her teachers. If you are not satisfied, feel free to contact the Building Principal. 

Inclusion

The elementary program serves all children, including those with disabilities and unique learning needs. Modifications and staffing patterns are made in the environment in order to include children with special needs. Staff are aware of the identified needs of individual children and are trained to follow through on specific intervention plans. It is our belief that inclusion in our program will enrich the experience for teachers, students, other children, and their families. The school facilities meet the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.

Hours

School opens for children to enter the building at 7:45 am. Students not riding the buses are encouraged to arrive by 8:00 a.m. Students are not allowed to go to the classroom until 8:12 a.m. Classes for elementary students start at 8:20 a.m. Students arriving after 8:25 am are considered tardy. The school day ends at 3:25 p.m. Students not staying after school with a teacher should be out of the building by no later than 3:45 p.m. The school office is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The telephone numbers are 835-9510 and 463-7321 and select Opt #3.

Attendance  (School Board Policy 501.3)

When a child enrolls in the Central Lee Community School District, it is expected that the student will attend each of the calendar days that school is in session. Children of compulsory attendance age shall attend school one hundred sixty-nine (169) days per school year. The Central Lee Community School District will consider a student truant if the absence has not been approved by the parents and by the school. Regardless as to whether there is parental consent, final approval of absences rests with the school. It shall be the responsibility of the parent to notify the student’s attendance center as soon as the parent knows the student will not be attending school on that day. Please notify the office of student absences as soon as possible each day. The principal may request evidence or written notification of the student’s reason for absence.

Absences beyond 8 days may require administrator approval to be considered excused.

Excused Absences (Board Policy 501.9)

Regular attendance by students is essential for students to obtain the maximum opportunities from the education program. Parents and students alike are reminded to ensure an absence from school is a necessary absence. Families are highly encouraged to schedule appointments, checkups, and vacations outside of school hours or during scheduled school breaks. Pre-approval from the principal for absences from school because of extended vacations or other circumstances is required. Student absences approved by the principal shall be excused absences.  Excused absences shall count as days in attendance for purposes of the truancy law.  These absences include, but are not limited to, (illness, family emergencies, recognized religious observances, appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day and school-sponsored activities). If the absence is to be excused, a dated written excuse signed by the parent or guardian must be presented to the office. If excessive absences or unexcused absences are a problem, a conference with the parent(s) and the student will be held. If this does not prove successful, the principal will contact the county attorney. (The building administrator does have the power to extend the attendance provisions under extreme circumstances.)

Student Dismissal

Parents will need to park then come to the office to pick up their child if he/she is not riding the school bus home or if they prefer not to participate in Central Lee Elementary Load & Go. If your child is going home on a different bus or is being picked up, please send a note that is signed and dated. Your note will be sent to the office, so a pass can be issued. If we do not have a note, the child will be sent home on their regular bus. If your plans change, please call the school as soon as possible to make arrangements. Students can only be released to people listed on their registration page.

Students Leaving During the School Day

Parents are required to come to the office to sign out a student before the student can leave the building during the school day. The student will be summoned to the office at that time.

Parent Visitations

Parents and visitors must report to the office upon arrival at the PreK-8 building. The secretaries will provide you with a visitor’s badge. This is necessary because of the large number of students in the building. We need to be accountable for all people who are in the building on a daily basis. Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s classrooms but we do ask that you prearrange the visit with the classroom teacher and limit the visit to a portion of the school day. It is also recommended that the visit not be during the first two or last two weeks of the school year. (The first four weeks of kindergarten.)

Custody and Parental Rights (Board Policy 507.7)

Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district. The school district will not take the “side” of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody or parental rights. Court orders that have been issued shall be followed by the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.

Grandparent Visitation

Iowa State Law requires the written or verbal permission from the parent for grandparents wishing to visit or have lunch with students. Please have any possible visitors

Child Visitors

Child visitors are not allowed unless accompanied by an adult.

Flower Delivery

Please do not have flowers, balloons, etc. delivered to students during the school day. Any deliveries are kept in the office until the end of the school day and are not allowed on the busses.

Use of the School Phone

Students must have the permission of an office secretary to use the school telephone before or after school. During the school hours, the student must have permission from the classroom teacher or the office secretary before using the telephone.

Recess

Unless the weather is extremely cold or rainy, all children are expected to go outside during recess periods. A doctor’s request to the contrary will be honored. Please have children wear clothing appropriate for the conditions outside. This includes snow boots when the pavement is covered with snow or if it is wet in the winter. We will go outside for recess unless there is inclement weather or the temperature has a real feel of less than ten degrees fahrenheit.

Lost and Found

Please mark your child’s belongings such as school bags, coats, shoes, etc. with your child’s name. This will ensure your child’s belongings are easy to identify. Students who have lost clothing or personal items should check the lost and found in the office. Articles not claimed after a reasonable length of time will be removed from the school.

Bad Weather Dismissal

If weather conditions are such that we will not have school, the District will utilize Thrillshare to send out a phone call, text, and/or email with cancellation information. The radio stations KOKX (13.10 AM), and KGRS (107.3) and KBKB (13.60 AM) will be notified. You are to listen to one of the stations for information regarding a change in school starting times or cancellation of classes. WGEM/KHQA will air any late or early outs due to weather-related reasons.

Financial Obligations

Student Fees

Kindergarten- fifth-grade children will be charged a $55 textbook fee. This fee is adjusted or waived if the family qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

Student Insurance (Board Policy 507.6)

Students shall have the opportunity to participate in the health and accident insurance plan selected by the school district. The cost of the health and accident insurance plan shall be borne by the student. Participation in the insurance health and accident plan is not a contract with the school district, but rather, a contract between the insurance company and the student.

Lunch and Milk

All lunch accounts should be kept in a positive balance. Please send your child’s lunch money to school in an envelope with his/her name and classroom written on the envelope. Parents will be contacted when a balance gets to +$5.00. Parents may check their child’s lunch account balance by using PowerSchool.

Fines – Fees, Charges (Board Policy 503.3)

The board believes students should respect school district property and assist in its preservation for future use by others. Students may be issued fines, charges, or fees for the materials needed in a course, for overdue school materials, for participating in activities, or for misuse of school property.

A Child’s Day

Who Works In The School

Staff

General Information

Central Lee CSD has written personnel policies that define the roles and responsibilities, qualifications, and specialized training required of staff and volunteer positions. The policies outline nondiscriminatory hiring procedures and policies for staff evaluation. Policies detail job descriptions for each position, including reporting relationships, salary scales with increments based on professional qualification, length of employment, and performance evaluation; benefits, and resignation, termination, and grievance procedures. Personnel policies provide for incentives based on participation in professional development opportunities. The policies are provided to each employee upon hiring. Hiring procedures include completion of the following checks: criminal-record check, free from history of substantiated child abuse or neglect check, education credentials, verification of age, completion of high school or GED, personal references and a current health assessment.

Ethics and Confidentiality

Staff follow an important code of ethics to guide their involvement with children and families. It is essential to protect the confidentiality of all information concerning children and their families. Maintaining a professional attitude includes being responsive to the needs of children and their families while balancing the need for confidentiality. Children are people who deserve respect. One way we demonstrate this respect is refraining from talking about the children in their presence unless the child is part of the conversation. Staff also refrain from labeling a child negatively or positively. No information about any particular child shall be shared with another child's parent. We continually strive to model qualities such as patience, tolerance, cooperation, acceptance, understanding of others, and enthusiasm for children as well as for other adults.

All teaching staff will receive training on ethics and confidentiality on the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Code of Ethical Conduct as part of their orientation. Each staff person will sign a Statement of Commitment to document their willingness to hold close the values and moral obligations of the field of early childhood education.

Staff Development Activities

Personnel policies provide for incentives based on participation in professional development opportunities. All teaching staff continuously strengthen their leadership skills and relationships with others and work to improve the conditions of children and families within their programs, the local community, and beyond. Teaching staff are encouraged to participate in informal and formal ways in local, state, or regional public-awareness activities. They may join an early childhood group or organization, attend meetings, or share information with others both at and outside the program.

Teaching staff will be informed of professional development activities provided by Child Care Resource and Referral, the local Empowerment areas, and the area education agency. Staff are expected to attend all staff trainings and meetings throughout the year. Trainings will focus on early childhood topics relevant to the program and community.

 

Evaluation and Professional Growth Plan

All staff are evaluated at least annually by an appropriate supervisor or, in the case of the program administrator, by the superintendent. Staff also evaluate and improve their own performance based on ongoing reflections and feedback from supervisors, peers, and families. From this, they develop an annual individualized professional development plan with their supervisor and use it to inform their continuous professional development.

Child Protection Policies

The health and well being of every child in our care is of the utmost importance and the protection of children is our responsibility. Any applicant or volunteer for temporary or permanent employment with the preschool program who has direct interaction with or the opportunity to interact and associate with children must execute and submit an affidavit of clearance from any and all crimes against a child or families. In addition, no person with a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect will come in contact with children in the program or have responsibility for children.

The program has written school board policy for reporting child abuse and neglect as well as procedures in place that comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The policy includes requirements for staff to report all suspected incidents of child abuse, neglect, or both by families, staff, volunteers, or others to the appropriate local agencies. Staff who report suspicions of child abuse or neglect where they work are immune from discharge, retaliation, or other disciplinary action for that reason alone unless it is proven that the report is malicious. All teaching staff complete “Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse” training at least every five years and within six months of employment.

The school district does not tolerate employees physically or sexually abusing or harassing students. Students who are physically or sexually abused or harassed by an employee should notify their parents, legal guardians, teacher, principal, or another employee. The Iowa Department of Education has established a two-step procedure for investigating allegations of physical or sexual abuse of students by employees. That procedure requires the school district to designate an independent investigator to look into the allegations. The school district has designated Kim Ensminger, Middle School Principal at 319-835-9510. The alternate investigator is Nicole Herdrich and may be reached at 319-835-9510.

Substance Abuse

Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted on the premises of the Central Lee CSD Little Hawks Preschool. At no time will children be released to a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Academic Information / School-Home Communication

Communication between school and home is vital for your child’s success in school. As educators we will communicate with you in a variety of ways. Centrally Speaking is a district-wide newsletter mailed to your home in August. The other four issues can be accessed online at our website www.centrallee.org or hard copies are available by request or at your local library. Administration and teachers will also communicate with parents in a variety of ways including but not limited to Class Dojo, newsletters, emails, phone calls, and notes home. Parents can contact individual teachers, student support, PK-8 school counselor, and/or the school Principal during the school day as needs, concerns, questions, or compliments arise.

Student Progress Reports (Board Policy 505.1)

Students shall receive a report card at the end of each nine-week grading period. This report card indicates progress on grade-level, academic standards in literacy and mathematics. Parents of students who are doing poorly (e.g. failing) shall be notified prior to the end of the grading period in order to have an opportunity to improve their grades. The report cards will be picked up at conferences after the first nine weeks. All other report cards will be sent home with the students. A data sheet, sharing assessment data will also be shared with parents three times per year.

Grading Scales

100-93 A E 92-90 A- E- 89-87 B+ E- 86-83 B S+ 82-80 B- S+ 79-77 C+ S 76-73 C S 72-70 C- S- 69-67 D+ S- 66-63 D N 62-60 D- N 59-below F N

Physical Education

A doctor’s excuse for non-participation in P.E. also includes non- participation in play at recess. We need clearance from the doctor before the student will be allowed to participate.

Music Program

The music programs are considered a part of the curriculum. A child is not excused from participation without a letter of notification to the music teacher prior to the concert.

Student Promotion – Retention – Acceleration (Board Policy 505.2)

Students will be promoted to the next grade level at the end of each school year based on the student’s achievement, age, maturity, emotional stability, and social adjustment. The retention of a student will be determined based upon the judgment of the licensed employee and the principal. When it becomes evident a student in grades kindergarten through eight may be retained in a grade level for an additional year, the parents will be informed. It shall be within the sole discretion of the board to retain students in their current grade level.

Daily Schedule & Activities

The classrooms teachers work cooperatively to create a daily schedule and plan activities that meet each child’s developmental abilities and needs. The daily schedule and activities create a balance between active and quieter times; large and small group, and individual activities;  indoor and outdoor play times; as well as times for self-selection and teacher-directed activities. Consistency from day-to-day is particularly important to the overall well-being of the children and classroom environment. Children thrive on consistency. Routines should be maintained whenever possible for arrivals and departures; meals, learning, and play times..

Field Trips

The Board of Education realizes that valuable educational experiences can take place outside the regular academic classroom. Therefore, we encourage our staff members to plan trips that are educationally beneficial to the students. Parents will be notified in advance of all field trips. Permission is granted during the registration process to grant permission for children to attend field trips. The classroom teachers will determine if parent chaperones are needed for the trip. The need for parent chaperones will be based on the type of field trip, a number of students, and the availability of seating on the school bus. Some facilities also limit the number of people we can bring.If chaperoning, please do not bring other children on the field trip.

Special School Activities

To ensure instructional time remains a high priority, classroom birthday parties will be kept to a minimum and are determined by each grade level. Students may bring birthday treats to those teacher-scheduled group parties. (It is recommended for the treats to be a healthy prepackaged snack and follow any allergy warnings from the classroom) Any other classroom parties must be cleared through the principal’s office. Birthday party invitations should not be sent to school for distribution. A student may be denied the privilege of going on field trips, play days, or other school activities for failure to complete assignments or multiple behavior problems.

Student Assessment

Guiding Principles: It is the school district's belief that assessment of  children should be purposeful, developmentally appropriate, and take place in the natural setting by familiar adults. The results will be used for planning experiences for the children and to guide instruction.

Assessment information will be shared formally with families during Parent Teacher Conferences in the fall and late winter. Teachers will update parents regarding children's activities via ClassDojo throughout the year, and Informal conferences are always welcome and can be requested at any time.

If, through observation or information on the Diagnostic the teacher feels that there is a possible issue related to a developmental delay or other special need, they will communicate this to the family during a conference, sharing documentation of the concern. Suggestions for next steps may include the following, with the knowledge and consent of the parents:

If a child is determined to need special accommodations, those accommodations are included in the materials, environment, and lesson plans for that child. Examples include sign language and visuals for children with hearing impairments or language delays, and behavior plans for children whose behavior does not respond to the typical strategies used by teaching staff in the classroom.

Positive Learning Culture

Leadership / Leader in Me  / Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports PBIS)

Central Lee Community School District has always strived to promote a positive and safe learning environment for our students. In order for our growing district to maintain this expectation, we have adopted PBIS in all of our buildings which includes preschool classrooms. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is a set of procedures that positively acknowledges students for demonstrating appropriate expected behaviors. The expectations are the same in each classroom.. Students are taught these expectations and are reinforced and/or rewarded for using them throughout the school year.

HAWKS Are WILLING, KIND, and SAFE Students who SOAR as Leaders!

Willing: Willing to do as others ask! Willing to give your best!  Willing to lead for what’s right!

Kind: Kind to all people! Kind even when others are not! Kind to yourself!

Safe: Safe choices for your body. Safe choices for others. Safe choices for our school.

We encourage parents, teachers, and students to take pride in their learning and choices. Please reinforce and encourage appropriate behaviors at home using these expectations. We utilize the Leader In Me Framework for instructing on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Teachers create leadership roles in their classrooms, starting at preschool.

Student Conduct Expectations

Improper Student Conduct Examples

Inappropriate student conduct causes material and substantial disruptions to the school environment, interferes with the rights of others, or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors on school premises. Appropriate classroom behavior allows teachers to communicate more effectively with students. Students shall conduct themselves in a manner fitting to their age level and maturity and with respect and consideration for the rights of others while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned and/or operated school or chartered buses; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district. Consequences of the misconduct will be fair and developmentally appropriate in light of the circumstances. Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be disciplined for the conduct, which disrupts or interferes with the education program; conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to obtain their education or participation; conduct that is violent or destructive; or conducts which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere. Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from specific activities, removal from the classroom, detention, suspension, probation, and expulsion.

Examples of Improper Conduct:

Movement with the Building: Students will move from place to place within the building in an orderly manner. Running, pushing, bouncing of balls, or loud talk, etc. will not be permitted.

Toy Guns and Knives: Guns and knives, toy or real, are not to be brought on the bus or to school. Bringing any of these types of items could result in immediate suspension or expulsion.

Snowballs: Snow is not to be picked up and thrown on school grounds.

Contact Sports: Contact sports of any type are not to be played at school.

Respect: All students will offer staff members and fellow students proper respect at school.

Illegal Substance: Illegal substances such as tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs are strictly prohibited from school grounds.

Fighting: Fighting (real or play) is prohibited at school.

Writing on Desks or Walls: Writing on desks and walls is interpreted as vandalism.

Offensive Language: Swearing and the use of offensive language are prohibited at school.

Improper Public Conduct: Public display of affection will not be tolerated.

Care of School Buildings (Board Policy 502.2)

Students shall treat school district property with the care and respect they would treat their own property. Students found to have destroyed or otherwise harmed school district property may be required to reimburse the school district. They may be subject to discipline under board policy and school district rules and regulations. They may also be referred to local law enforcement authorities.

Student Appearance (Board Policy 502.1)

Inappropriate student appearance causes a material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors. Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment. The standards will be those generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting. The board expects students to be clean and well-groomed and wear clothes in good repair and appropriate for the time, place, and occasion. Clothing or other apparel promoting products illegal for the use by minors and clothing displaying obscene material, profanity, or reference to prohibited conduct are disallowed. While the primary responsibility for appearance lies with the students and their parents, appearance disruptive to the education program will not be tolerated. When in the judgment of a principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety; the student may be required to make modifications.

Student Belongings Toys

Toys are only to be brought to school under the direction of the classroom teacher. Toys are not to be brought to school for recess. Any toy brought into the classroom and used to consume class time will be confiscated. The school shall assume no responsibility for damaged, lost, or stolen toys.

Electronic devices

All electronic devices (cell phones, iPads, tablets, CD & MP3 players, Gameboys, etc.) should be left in lockers during the school day (formerly left at home) unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher or principal. The school district is not responsible for lost or damaged devices. If items are seen or heard by staff members, they will confiscate the items, turn them into the office, and parents will then be notified to come and pick up the devices.

Trading Cards

Trading cards are not to be brought on the school bus or to the school. All cards will be confiscated.

Skateboards and Frisbees

Skateboards and Frisbees are prohibited during school hours.

Weapon Policy

No student shall carry, have in their possession, store, keep, leave, place, or put into the possession of another student any real weapon or a look-alike weapon on any school premises, in any school vehicle, in any school building or other buildings or premises used for school functions, whether or not any person is endangered by such actions. "Look-alike weapon" means any item that resembles or appears to be a weapon. A zero-tolerance policy on dangerous weapons (real or toy) is in effect; i.e., guns, squirt guns, water rifles or pistols, slingshots, toy guns, toy grenades, knives, and other similar items. Violation may result in a student suspension/expulsion.

Initiations, Hazing, Bullying or Harassment

Harassment, bullying, and abuse are violations of school district policies, rules, and regulations and, in some cases, may also be a violation of criminal or other laws. The school district has the authority to report students violating this rule to law enforcement officials.

Students who feel that they have been harassed or bullied should:

Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassment or bullying on the basis of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status or familial status includes the conduct of a verbal or physical nature that is designed to embarrass, distress, agitate, disturb or trouble persons when:

Discipline Procedures

Child Guidance and Discipline (School Board Policy 503.1)

Teaching staff will equitably use positive guidance, redirection, and planning ahead to prevent problems. They will encourage appropriate behavior through the use of consistent, clear rules and involving children in problem solving to foster the child's own ability to become self-disciplined. When the child understands words, discipline will be explained to the child before and at the time of any disciplinary action. Teaching staff will encourage children to respect other people, be fair, respect property, and learn to be responsible for their actions. Teaching staff will use discipline that is consistent, clear, and understandable to the child. They will help children learn to persist when frustrated, play cooperatively with other children, use language to communicate needs, and learn turn taking.

Challenging Behavior

The teaching staff in the school are  highly trained, responsive, respectful, and purposeful. The teachers anticipate and take steps to prevent potential challenging behaviors. They evaluate and change their responses based on individual needs. When children have challenging behaviors, teachers promote prosocial behavior by:

Teaching staff will guide children to develop self-control and orderly conduct in relationship to peers and adults. Children will be taught social, communication, and emotional regulation skills. If a child displays persistent, serious, and challenging behavior, the teaching staff, parents, and AEA support staff will work as a team to develop and implement an individualized plan that supports the child's inclusion and success. Aggressive physical behavior toward staff or children is unacceptable. Teaching staff will intervene immediately when a child becomes physically aggressive to protect all children and encourage more acceptable behavior.

Permissible Methods of Discipline: For acts of aggression and fighting (biting, scratching, hitting), staff will set appropriate expectations for children and guide them in solving problems. This positive guidance will be the usual technique for managing children with challenging behaviors, rather than punishing them for having problems they have not yet learned to solve.

In addition, staff may:

  1. Separate the children involved.
  2. Immediately comfort the individual who was injured.
  3. Care for any injury suffered by the victim involved in the incident.
  4. Notify the office so parents or legal guardians of children involved in the incident are notified.
  5. Review the adequacy of the teaching staff supervision, appropriateness of program activities, and administrative corrective action (e.g. is this a recurring problem?)

Prohibited Practices: The school does not, and will not, employ any of the following disciplinary procedures:

Abuse Investigators

If you have any concerns relating to abuse of students by a school staff member, contact at your earliest convenience one of the investigators appointed by the Central Lee School Board of Education. The investigators are the high school and elementary principals.

Family Involvement

Parent involvement is one of our top priorities.  Parents are a child’s first, and utmost important teacher. As your children’s teachers, we want to work together with you to nurture and support a well rounded, academically, successful young person. Research shows that even the simplest involvement such as a “How was school today?” or “Do you have homework?” from a parent at the end of the school day can help to increase student achievement. We highly encourage you to be involved in your child’s education, ask questions, and support your child’s learning both inside and outside of the school environment. Together, school and family as partners, we can prepare today’s children for a prosperous tomorrow.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences are held in Central Lee School at the end of the first nine weeks and again at the end of February.

Parent-Teacher Organization

Central Lee Elementary has a strong PTO that supports the elementary in a variety of ways. The PTO organizes and runs several successful fundraisers throughout the school year that benefit the elementary, the students, and the teachers. The PTO meets monthly for most of the school year. Volunteer members are always welcome. Many hands make light work!

Volunteers

Parents, friends, grandparents, and other adults are encouraged to take an active part in the educational process of the children. Please contact the teacher, the elementary principal, or our office secretary if you would like to be a school volunteer. We have a volunteer job description that defines the role and responsibilities of a volunteer. For safety's sake, if a volunteer will be working with children, he/she will be expected to execute and submit an affidavit of clearance from any and all crimes against a child or families. In addition, no person with a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect will come in contact with children in the program or have responsibility for children. If a volunteer works more than 40 hours per month with children, he/she will also need to provide a current health assessment, not more than one year old.

Health and Safety

Central Lee Elementary is committed to promoting wellness and safeguarding the health and safety of children and adults who participate in our program. In order to provide a safe and secure environment for every child and adult, we follow guidelines required by the State of Iowa’s regulatory agencies, and pediatric authorities in the field.

Health and Immunization Certificates

Within six weeks after a child begins the program, health records that document the dates of service shall be submitted that show the child is current for routine screening tests and immunizations, according to the schedule recommended and published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

When a child is overdue for any routine health services, parents, legal guardians, or both provide evidence of an appointment for those services before the child's entry into the program and as a condition of remaining enrolled in the program, except for immunization for which parents are using religious exemption.

Health and Safety Records

Health and safety information collected from families will be maintained on file for each child in the school nurse's office. Files are kept current by updating as needed, but at least quarterly. The content of the file is confidential, but is immediately available to administrators or teaching staff who have consent from a parent or legal guardian for access to records; the child's parent or legal guardian; and regulatory authorities, upon request.

Child Health and Safety Records will include:

  1. Current information about any health insurance coverage required for treatment in an emergency;
  2. Results of health examination, showing up-to-date immunizations and screening tests with an indication of normal or abnormal results and any follow-up required for abnormal results;
  3. Current emergency contact information for each child, that is kept up to date by a specified method during the year;
  4. Names of individuals authorized by the family to have access to health information about the child;
  5. Instructions for any of the child's special health needs such as allergies or chronic illness (e.g., asthma, hearing or vision impairments, feeding needs, neuromuscular conditions, urinary or other ongoing health problems, seizures, diabetes);
  6. Individual emergency care plans for children with known medical or developmental problems or other conditions that might require special care in an emergency (allergy, asthma, seizures, orthopedic or sensory problems, and other chronic conditions; conditions that require regular medication or technology support;
  7. and Supporting evidence for cases in which a child is under-immunized because of a medical condition (documented by a licensed health professional) or the family's beliefs. Staff implement a plan to exclude the child promptly if a vaccine-preventable disease to which children are susceptible occurs in the program.

General Health and Safety Guidelines

All staff must be alert to the health of each child, known allergies, or special medical conditions. Under the supervision of the preschool teacher, all staff must be alert to the whereabouts of all children.

Systems are in place for accounting for children at regular intervals, especially during periods of transition. All staff are to follow proper procedures for hand washing, using disinfectant, and following universal precautions to prevent infections. All staff are familiar with evacuation routes and procedures. All teaching staff complete Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens training annually. At least one staff member who has a certificate of satisfactory completion of pediatric first-aid training, including managing a blocked airway and providing rescue breathing for infants and children, is always present with each group of children. When a child in the group has a special health condition that might require CPR, one staff person who has successfully completed training in CPR is present in the program at all times.

Illness Policy and Exclusion of Sick Children

For the health and safety of all children, it is mandatory that sick children not be brought to school. If your child has any of the following symptoms during the night, he or she will not be admitted the following morning for the safety of the other children:

The center's established policy for an ill child's return:

Upon arrival at school, each child is observed by teaching staff for signs of illness or injury that could affect the child's ability to participate comfortably in the daily activities. A child will be excluded when they are not able to participate comfortably; if the illness requires more care than staff are able to provide without compromising the needs of the other children in the group; or if keeping the child at school poses an increased risk to the child or to other children or adults with whom the child will come in contact.

When a child develops signs of an illness during their day at preschool, parents, legal guardians, or other person authorized by the parent will be notified immediately to pick up the child. For this reason, please be sure that we have current, accurate phone numbers for you, your authorized emergency contact person, and your child's pediatrician. In the meantime, we will provide the child a place to rest until the parent, legal guardian, or designated person arrives under the supervision of someone familiar with the child. If the child is suspected of having a contagious disease, then until they can be picked up, the child will be placed where new individuals will not be exposed.

Reporting Communicable Diseases

Staff and teachers provide information to families verbally and in writing about any unusual level or type of communicable disease to which their child was exposed, signs and symptoms of the disease, mode of transmission, period of communicability, and control measures that are being implemented at the program and that the families should implement at home. The program has documentation of cooperative arrangements with local health authorities and has, at least annually, made contact with those authorities to keep current on relevant health information and to arrange for obtaining advice when outbreaks of communicable disease occur.

Medication Policies and Procedures

Policy: The school will administer medication to children with written approval of the parent and an order from a health provider for a specific child. Because administration of medication in the school is a safety hazard, medication administration will be limited to situations where an agreement to give medicine outside preschool hours cannot be made. Whenever possible, the first dose of medication should be given at home to see if the child has any type of reaction.

Procedure: The school nurse coordinates and/or administers medication during school hours only if the parent or legal guardian has provided written consent and the medication is available in an original labeled prescription or manufacturer's container that is child-resistant. Any other person who would administer medication has specific training and a written performance evaluation, updated annually by a health professional on the practice of the five right practices of medication administration: verifying that the right child receives the correct medication in the correct dose at the correct time by the correct method with documentation of each time the medication is given. Medication errors will be controlled by checking and recording these five right practices each time medication is given. Should a medication error occur, the Regional Poison Control Center and the child's parents will be contacted immediately. The incident will be documented in the child's record at the school.

For prescription medications, parents or legal guardians will provide the school with the medication in the original, child resistant container that is labeled by a pharmacist with the child's name, the name and strength of the medication; the date the prescription was filled; the name of the health care provider who wrote the prescription; the medication's expiration date; and administration, storage, and disposal instructions.

For over-the-counter medications, parents or legal guardians will provide the medication in a child-resistant container. The medication will be labeled with the child's first and last name; specific, legible instructions for administration and storage supplied by the manufacturer; and the name of the health care provider who recommended the medication for the child.

Instructions for the dose, time, method to be used, and duration of administration will be provided to the teaching staff in writing (by a signed note or a prescription label) or dictated over the telephone by a physician or other person legally authorized to prescribe medication. This requirement applies both to prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Medications will be kept at the temperature recommended for that type of medication in a sturdy, child-resistant container that is locked and prevents spillage.

Medication will not be used beyond the date of expiration on the container or beyond any expiration of the instructions provided by the physician or other person legally permitted to prescribe medication. Instructions which state that the medication may be used whenever needed will be renewed by the physician at least annually.

A medication log will be maintained by the school staff to record the instructions for giving the medication, consent obtained from the parent or legal guardian, amount, the time of administration, and the person who administered each dose of medication. Spills, reactions, and refusal to take medication will be noted on this log. See sample form in Appendix.

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is located in the preschool classroom next to the door. It is inaccessible to children, but readily available for adult use. It is fully equipped according to guidance from Healthy Child Care Iowa. Following each use of the First Aid kit, the contents will be inspected and missing or used items replaced immediately. The First Aid kit will be inspected monthly. The first aid kit is taken to the outdoor play areas as well as on field trips and outings away from the site.

Fire Safety

A fire extinguisher is installed in the preschool classroom with a tag indicating its annual service date. The fire alarm system is serviced annually. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly. A written log of testing dates and battery changes is maintained and available upon request. Fire drills are conducted quarterly and recorded on a log in the office.

Medical Emergencies and Notification of Accidents or Incidents

The Central Lee CSD Little Hawks Preschool has in place a “Safety Procedures Booklet” that describes the following situations and procedures to follow:

This booklet will be posted by the telephone and included in the first aid kit. The booklet will be reviewed by each staff member at the beginning of each school year and when changes are made to it.

In the event that your child receives a minor, non-life threatening injury during their time at preschool, our teacher will assess the situation and apply first aid as needed. Minor cuts and scrapes will be treated with soap and water and bumps will be treated by applying ice to the injured area. Any incident or injuries will be documented on an “Injury and Illness" form and a copy will be given to the parent within 24 hours of the incident.

All staff will have immediate access to a device that allows them to summon help in an emergency. The telephone numbers of the Fire Department, Police Department, Hospital, and Poison Control will be posted by each phone with an outside line. Emergency contact information for each child and staff member will be kept readily available. The list of emergency telephone numbers, and copies of emergency contact information and authorization for emergency transport will be taken along anytime children leave the facility in the care of facility staff.

Emergency phone numbers will be updated at least quarterly. Emergency phone numbers will be verified by calling the numbers to make sure a responsive, designated person is available.

Parent’s Roles During Emergencies

Providing a safe place for students to learn and grow is one of the most important responsibilities of any school system. Along with school officials, teachers and staff, school families play a critical role in preventing and responding to school emergencies. This information is intended to provide parents and guardians with steps you can take before, during and after an emergency. It is the ABC’s of the parent’s role during emergencies.

A. Before Prevention: The Role of Parents in Keeping Schools Safe - Parents and community members play an important role in keeping our schools safe. You can be our eyes and ears by reporting any issues, concerns or rumors related to safety to school or law enforcement officials. Reports may be made to either of two hotline numbers that are answered 24/7: • Iowa Health Systems – (515) 244-1000 • Mercy Franklin Center – (515) 271-6111 You also can help by following all security measures when you visit one of our school buildings. All visitors must report to the office immediately upon their arrival to the building. We will use our sign-in check-in system and you will be given a name badge to wear. Please regularly update emergency and contact telephone numbers and information with your school to ensure you receive information and updates during emergency situations. It is also important to update information on who can legally pick-up a child. If your child is on medication, be sure the school has at least a two-day supply.

 B. During  a school emergency, the first instinct as a parent is to pick up the telephone and start calling their child or school and rush up to the school and get your children. The truth is, this only complicates matters from a safety and security standpoint. Parents too close to an incident often hinder the rescue attempts of the police and fire officials on the scene. • The best action parents can take in an emergency is to stay close to their phone and email, and to monitor local radio and TV reports for regular updates and instructions. • Do not report to your child’s school during emergency situations. Law enforcement officials will not allow entry to the school site during a lockdown or shelter-in-place. • Avoid calling the school or the district during the emergency. Notification and Communication - The school district is committed to providing parents and guardians with the latest and most accurate information available. In most cases the district will send a text or e-mail through the automated call-out system, Thrillshare.  Parents are asked to also monitor official emergency information updates using the district’s website and local media. Ensure the information you are using is official and comes

18 Health and Safety directly from the Central Lee School Emergency Response Protocols - A school crisis can take a number of forms including an environmental event, such as a chemical spill or gas leak; a weather emergency, such as a tornado warning; or an intruder in or near the school. The nature of a school crisis dictates whether school officials will put in place a lockdown, shelter-in-place, evacuation, or any combination of two of these protocols, as a means to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.

When and Why are Students and Staff Asked to Lockdown, Shelter-in-Place or Evacuate?

• Lockdown — A lockdown is normally in effect when there is a threat inside the school. Students and staff are removed from harm’s way by having them safely located inside secure classrooms or other areas inside the school to reduce the risk of being exposed to the source of potential harm. During lockdowns access to the building is prohibited.

 • Soft Lockdown— Shelter-in-place is instituted when the threat is outside the school. Students and staff are secured inside a classroom or other areas inside the school reducing the risk for exposure to inclement weather or other potential harm such as a gas release.

 • Evacuation — Evacuations are typically conducted to remove students and staff from harm's way by having them safely vacate the school and reassemble in a more secure location. If the school building is evacuated, how will I be able to locate my child? Parents will be directed to a specific location where they will be required to show proper identification that includes your photograph. At the reunification site, school administrators and police and fire officials account for students and provide aid to those who need it immediately. Students are released only to authorized individuals. If you are a non-custodial parent, you must be listed with your child’s emergency contact information as a guardian and show proper photograph identification.

C. After Monitor your child’s behavior and let the school know if you think counseling or help is needed. Following a school crisis, specially trained school and crisis team members and social workers are available to provide counseling and outside referrals to students, staff members and others who may need it. Recovery plans - Depending on the nature and amount of damage, school may be moved to a different location. The district will inform parents of any changes.

Inclement Weather

In the event that the Central Lee CSD Little Hawks Preschool must be closed due to bad weather, we will notify school patrons using School Messenger (text, call, email) and notify WGEM News.

Protection From Hazards and Environmental Health

Program staff protect children and adults from hazards, including electrical shock, burns or scalding, slipping, tripping, or falling. Floor coverings are secured to keep staff and children from tripping.

The preschool classroom building has been tested for lead, radon, radiation, asbestos, fiberglass, and other hazards that could impact children's health with documentation on file. Custodial staff maintain the building's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in compliance with national standards for facility use by children.

The program maintains facilities so they are free from harmful animals, insect pests, and poisonous plants. Pesticides and herbicides, if used, are applied according to the manufacturer's instructions when children are not at the facility and in a manner that prevents skin contact, inhalation, and other exposure to children. The program uses the techniques known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) so that the least hazardous means are used to control pests and unwanted vegetation.

Smoke Free Facility

In compliance with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act of 2008, Central Lee CSD's buildings and grounds are smoke free. A “No Smoking” sign meeting the law's requirements is posted at the entrance to the preschool classroom building to inform people that they are entering a non-smoking place. No smoking is allowed on the school grounds or within sight of any children.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS / NOTICES

District Information

Asbestos Notification 

Asbestos has been an issue of concern for many years. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) was designed to determine the extent of asbestos concerns in the schools and to act as a guide in formulating asbestos management policies for the schools. The school district facilities have been inspected by a certified asbestos inspector as required by AHERA. The inspector located, sampled and determined the condition and hazard potential of all material in the school facilities suspected of containing asbestos. The inspection and laboratory analysis records form the basis of the asbestos management plan.

A certified management planner has developed an asbestos management plan for the school district facilities which includes: notification letters, training for employees, a set of procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of asbestos containing materials, and plans for regular surveillance of the materials. A copy of the management plan is available for inspection in the office.

Corporal Punishment, Restraint, and Physical Confinement and Detention State law forbids schools employees from using corporal punishment against any student. See Board Policy #503.05. Certain actions by school employees are not considered corporal punishment. Additionally, school employees may use “reasonable and necessary force, not designed or intended to cause pain” to do certain things, such as prevent harm to persons or property. Staff are trained annually on this law. State law also places limits on school employees’ abilities to restrain or confine and detain any student. The law limits why, how, where, and for how long a school employee may restrain or confine and detain a child. If a child is restrained or confined and detained, the school must maintain documentation and must provide certain types of notice to the child’s parent. If you have any questions about this state law, please contact your school. The complete text of the law and additional information is available on the Iowa Department of Education’s website: www.educateiowa.gov.

Equal Educational Opportunity 

Central Lee Community School District does not discriminate in its education programs or educational activities on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, socioeconomic status, or abilities/disabilities in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title XIII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Iowa Code Section 216.9. Students are educated in programs which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Affirmative Action Coordinator. The Affirmative Action Coordinator is Josie Lewis., and can be reached at (515) 965-9600, josie.lewis@ankenyschools.org. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121, or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.

Free and Reduced Meals and Programs

 If your total household income is within the limits set by the federal government, you may be eligible for either free or reduced-price school meals. If you qualify for free district information District Information 21 or reduced-price meals, you may also be eligible for food assistance benefits from the State of Iowa, Department of Human Services (DHS). If you need an application or information about free and reduced food guidelines, please contact the building secretary at (515) 965-9660. For information about state food assistance benefits, contact 1-877-937-3663 (1-877-YES-FOOD), or apply online at www. yesfood.iowa.gov.

Homeless Students In accordance with 281 IAC Chapter 33, the Ankeny Community School District is required to give written notice to homeless children and families if the district is going to deny access to their educational programs. Homeless children and families may obtain free legal services by contacting: Legal Aid Society of Polk County 1111 9th Street – Suite 230 Des Moines, Iowa 50314 (515) 243-1193

Legal Status of Student

If a student’s legal status, such as the student’s name or the student’s custodial arrangement, should change during the school year, the parent or guardian must notify the school district. Please contact the district registrar to ensure that the school district has a current student record.

Non-Discriminatory Learning Environment

The school, and its employees, should maintain a learning environment free from discriminatory insult, intimidation, or harassment, which is based upon race, sex, color, religion, age, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Any incident or discriminatory insult, intimidation, or harassment in any form should promptly be reported to the teacher, or the building Principal for investigation and corrective action as appropriate. Students are to report any incident or alleged harassment. All administrators and teachers have an affirmative duty to maintain a learning environment free of insult, harassment, and intimidation. It shall be a violation of policy for any student to harass other students and staff members, through conduct or communications or a sexual nature when the behavior has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or it creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any student towards another student. Any conduct, verbal or physical, which disparages or insults another person's race, sex, color, religion, handicap, ancestry, national origin, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the school setting. The counselor will be the first person to notify about a harassment situation. Upon notification from the counselor, the Principal shall take action to investigate and remedy all violations of this policy. Specifically, any student who, after investigation, is found to have engaged in this type of conduct shall be subject to reprimand and counseling to refrain from such conduct. If any student persists in engaging in such conduct after reprimand and counseling, they shall receive progressively more severe discipline, including detention, suspension, or expulsion. All complaints will be promptly handled. All complaints requiring disciplinary action shall be reported to the principal and superintendent of schools. The building principal shall have the authority to decide the number of days of detention for persistent harassment, discrimination, or intimidation. The building principal shall have the authority to suspend students for persistent violation of this policy, but not in excess of existing board policy regulations.

Section 504 - Notice of Rights 

Central Lee Community School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act is a non-discrimination statute barring discrimination on the basis of disability. It is the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by the Act. The 1973 Rehabilitation Act requires the district to locate, evaluate, and determine if the student is a qualified individual requiring accommodation necessary to provide access to educational programs.

Parents are entitled to have the opportunity to review relevant educational records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The requirements are described in the Board of Education Policy Manual that is available at the Central Administrative Office or on the district’s website (www.ankenyschools.org). Parents/ guardians disagreeing with the decisions reached by district personnel regarding necessary accommodations for access to the educational program may request a hearing before an impartial hearing officer by notifying the district’s ADA/ Section 504 Coordinator. The parent/guardian is entitled to participate in the hearing and to be represented by counsel. The district’s designated ADA/Section 504 Coordinator is: Director of Special Programs; 2642 Hwy 218 Donnellson, Iowa 52625 319-835-9510.

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include 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:

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 parents; 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 obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.

Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –

1. Protected information surveys of students;

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.

Central Lee Community School District will develop and adopt policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements 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.

Central Lee Community School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Central Lee  Community School District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or e-mail, 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 in the specific activity or survey. The district 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. 22 District Information

Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:

 • Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.

• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by the education department.

• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.

Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-5920

Student Complaints 

Student complaints and grievances regarding Board policy or administrative regulations and other matters should be addressed to the student’s teacher or other licensed employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint. It is the goal of the board to resolve student complaints at the lowest organizational level.

If the complaint cannot be resolved by a licensed employee, the student may discuss the matter with the principal within 10 calendar days of the employee’s decision. If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent/designee within 10 calendar days after speaking with the principal.

If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent/designee, the student may ask to have the matter placed on the Board agenda of a regularly scheduled Board meeting in compliance with Board policy.

Student Records 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal 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 contest placement of a controversial record in the student’s education records. Parents or eligible students may ask the Central Lee Community School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate, misleading or a violation of the student’s right to privacy. They should write to the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent of an eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a meeting with a district employee whose District Information is not directly interested in the outcome. Additional information regarding the meeting procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when they are notified of their right to the meeting.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. An exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, faculty member, staff member, member of the Board of Directors, or others acting on their behalf who the superintendent has determined to have a legitimate educational interest in obtaining access to information in a student’s education records. This may include outsourced law enforcement and security units contracted with the school district. A legitimate educational interest exists when the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district will disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

 4. The right to inform the district that the parent or eligible student does not want the district’s designated directory information, as defined below, to be released to the public. To object to the designation and release of certain student records as directory information, the parent or eligible student must notify the principal in writing, prior to August 1 of each school year (or two weeks from the date of enrollment in the district if such enrollment occurs after August 1), of the information not wished to be released. This objection to the release of directory information must be renewed annually. Examples of school or media publications include; but are not limited to:

• A playbill showing a student’s role in a drama production

• The annual yearbook

• Academic recognition lists

 • Graduation programs

• Sports activity sheets such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members

 • Newspaper articles or television news stories

 • Podcasts or videos posted on the district website

• Athletic or activities team photos or class photos

 • Website articles

Directory information means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Central Lee Community School District has designated the following student information as directory information:

• Student’s name

• Curriculum (major field of study)

• Section/Team • Year in school

• Participation in recognized organizations, activities and sports

 • Weight and height of members of athletic teams

 • Degrees, awards and honors received

 • The most recent educational institution attended by the student

 • Photographs, audio recordings and video recordings of the student

• Date of attendance at the school district (general periods of time during which an individual attended or was enrolled in an educational agency or institution.

 • Student work

Any information not designated by the district as directory information will be considered an educational record under FERPA and may not be released to the public without parental or eligible student consent.

Two federal laws require local school districts receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the school district that they do not want their student’s information disclosed to the military recruiters without their prior written consent. (1) If you do not want the district to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 1.

1. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy and Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605

 2. The district may share information contained in a student’s record with officials of the juvenile justice system if such information will assist in their ability to serve the student. These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation’s 24 District Information armed forces.

If your parents have no objections - If there are no objections to use of your information as defined above, no further action is necessary and you do not need to fill out the opt-out form.

If your parents object - If your parents object to use of information as defined above and you do not want directory information included in class lists, yearbooks, school programs, brochures, athletic programs, newspaper articles, and other publications such as are noted above, please request and fill out the opt-out form. The form should be returned to school no later than August 1.

Student Media Interviews

 During the course of the school year, students may be interviewed from time to time by newspaper, television, radio or other reporters in regard to projects, activities and other school events. This is considered a part of the district’s directory information consent policy, along with photos, video, and other media. If you object to your student being interviewed in this manner, please read and fill-out the district’s directory information opt-out form. To obtain a copy of this form, please contact your school’s main office. Democrat, Daily Gate City.

Trademark

Central Lee logos are trademarked logo/mascots of the Central Lee Community School District. All graphical representations of these mascots are owned by Central Lee Community School District. Use is reserved for school-related purposes. Use of these logos for the purpose of personal profit requires licensing for use through the school district. Use of the Hawk, of CL or Combo” in other websites, print materials, and message boards without the express written permission of the Central Lee Community School District is prohibited. Failure to obtain this permission could and can result in the offending person(s) being reported for infringement, and possible lawsuit. For more information regarding appropriate use of school logos, see Board Policy 1004.21 - Advertising and Promotion. When questions arise regarding the use of district logos, please direct them to the Communications Manager at 319-835-9510

Title IX 

Central Lee Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Emily Britton, Human Resources, 2642 Hwy 218 Donnellson, Iowa 52625 319-835-9510. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01. ed.gov/CFAPPS/ OCR/contact us.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Water Testing

The Iowa Department of Public Health requires school districts to conduct water testing for lead-containing sediments. Central Lee Community School District has completed the required testing of all district water dispensers including faucets and fountains. All water dispensers have been identified below 20 ppb (0.020 mg/liter) as required by law. Additional information regarding specific testing results may be obtained by contacting the Director of Construction at (515)965-9600.

Great Prairie AEA

Great Prairie AEA staff will be available to partner with Central Lee School District staff members to provide the best education possible for your child. These Great Prairie AEA staffs include but are not limited to: audiologists, consultants, teachers for hearing impaired and visually impaired, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, school social workers, and speech-language pathologists. Your child’s teacher may contact AEA staff for consultation, observation, or interaction with your child. If you do not want the above services, please notify the school IN WRITING.

If you have any questions and/or concerns about these services, please call Michelle Harris Regional Special Education Director at the AEA at 1-800-382-8970, ext. 2115.

 No Child Left Behind Requirement- Parent’s/Guardian’s Rights Notifications

Parents/Guardians in the Central Lee Community School District have the right to learn about the following qualifications of their child's teacher: state licensure requirements for the grade level and content areas taught, the current licensing status of your child's teacher, and baccalaureate/graduate

certification/degree.  You may also request the qualifications of an instructional paraprofessional who serves your student in a Title I program or if your school operates a school-wide Title I program. Parents/Guardians may request this information from the Office of the Superintendent by calling 319-835-9510 or by sending a letter of request to the Office of the Superintendent, 2642 Highway 218, Donnellson, IA  52625.

The Central Lee Community School District ensures that parents will be notified in writing if their child has been assigned, or has been taught by, a teacher for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not considered highly qualified.

Federal Notice

"In accordance with Federal law, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20250-9410,

or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720 6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

Iowa Notice

"It is the policy of the Central Lee Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by the Central Lee Community School District, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-231-4121, 800-457-4416; web site:http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index/html."

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