Humboldt Park K-8 Elementary School Staff Manual
Humboldt Park K-8 Elementary School Staff Manual 2014 – 2015 Georgia Becker Principal This manual is periodically updated. You will find the most recent version on the Humboldt Park website at http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/humboldtpark/ Revised: 08/22/14 GB/JQ Receipt of School Staff Manual and Employee Handbook August 26, 2014 I, ________________________________________, acknowledge that I have received (Print Name) the Humboldt Park K-8 Elementary School 2014-2015 Staff Handbook and am responsible for the content of all material contained herein, including but not limited to: Administrative Policy 1.04 Administrative Policy 2.14 Administrative Policy 6.01 Administrative Policy 6.02 Administrative Policy 6.03 Administrative Policy 6.04 Administrative Policy 6.05 Administrative Policy 6.06 Administrative Policy 6.07 Administrative Policy 6.10 Administrative Policy 6.11 Administrative Policy 6.12 Administrative Policy 6.13 Administrative Policy 6.14 Administrative Policy 6.17 Administrative Policy 6.22 Administrative Policy 6.32 Administrative Policy 6.34 Administrative Policy 7.02 Administrative Policy 7.22 Administrative Policy 7.30 Administrative Policy 7.31 Administrative Policy 7.33 Administrative Policy 7.34 Administrative Policy 7.37 Administrative Policy 8.02 Administrative Policy 8.29 Administrative Policy 8.51 Administrative Policy 8.52 Non Discrimination Complaint Procedures Assessment Ethics Policy General Personnel Policies Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Anti-Sexual Harassment Employee Code of Ethics Code of Ethics Gifts and Solicitations: Staff Employee Rules of Conduct Employee Assistance Program Tobacco Products Use on Board Property Drug-Free Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Personnel Records Personal Property Loss: Staff Leaves and Absences: Staff Pepper Spray: Use Of Staff Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Instructional Priority Objectives School Fundraising Activities Field Trips and Excursions School Volunteers Grading Policies Final Examinations Graduation and Promotion Requirements Student Sexual Harassment Corporal Punishment Electronic Communication Devices Bullying ___________________________________ Signature ______________ Date MPS School Staff Manual Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMER SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION…………………………………………….. 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 Milwaukee Public Schools Mission and Goals………………………………… School Mission, Vision and Goals…………………………………………….. Table of Leadership at School Level………………………………………….. Administrative, Support and Classified Staff assignments and responsibilities. School Staff Roster…………………………………………………………….. Calendars………………………………………………………………………. School-Parent Compact ……………………………………………………….. School Floor Plan………………………………………………………………. SECTION 2: CURRICULUM…………………………………………………. 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 School Improvement Plan (SIP) ………………………………………………… Wisconsin State Teacher Standards……………………………………………… District Assessment Calendar…………………………………………………… Common Core State Standards …………………………………………………. Completion/Graduation Requirements………………………………………….. SECTION 3: GENERAL EXPECTATIONS……………………………… 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 Employee Rules of Conduct….………………………………………………… MPS Administrative Policies……………………………………………………. Professional Conduct and Attire…….. ………………………………………… Employee Workday ……………………………………………………………. Employee Sign-In………………………………………………………………. Staff Meetings………………………………………………………………… Committees, Grade Level Teams, Departments ……………………………….. Learning Team ……………………………….………………………………… Staff Bulletins ………………………………………………………………….. Staff Absence and Class Coverage procedures………………………………… Staff Tardiness…………………………………………………………………. Professional Leave and Travel ………………………………………………… Staff Personal Data…………………………………………………………..…. Keys/Fobs/Security Access Cards……………………………………………… Mailboxes………………………………………………………………………. Telephone and Voicemail………………………………………………………. Staff Lounge……………………………………………………………………. 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 Personal Property Policy ..…………… ……………………………………… Personal Equipment in Classrooms…………………………………………….. Staff Parking……………………………………………………………………. Employee Children in the Workplace ………………………………………….. SECTION 4: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES…………… 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 School Bell Schedule……………………………………………………………. Student Entrance and Breakfast Procedures……………………………………. Student Attendance and Tardiness Procedures…………………………………. Student Lunch Procedures……………………………………………………… Inclement Weather Procedures…………………………………………………. Dismissal and Bus Procedures………………………………………………….. Halls……………………………………………………………………………. Elevator…………………………………………………………………………. Lockers………………………………………………………………………….. Health Issues…………………………………………………………………….. School Supplies and Equipment………………………………………………… Suspected Cases of Child Abuse and/or Neglect………………………………. Student Prescription Medications……………………………………………….. Library/Media Center/Computer Lab…………………………………………… Duplicating/Laminating…………………………………………………………. Field Trips……………………………………………………………………….. Fundraising………………………………………………………………………. Pre-approval for Staff Purchases………………………………………………… School Governance Council……………………………………………………… Parent Complaints……………………………………………………………….. School-Wide Announcements/Pledge of Allegiance……………………………. Bulletin Boards/Display Cases…………………………………………………… Cleaning and Maintenance………………………………………………………. Visitors and Volunteers………………………………………………………….. Bookstore………………………………………………………………………… Auditorium/School Assembly procedures……………………………………….. Support Services Procedures…………………………………………………….. CLC……………………………………………………………………………… Parent Organizations……………………………………………………………… Building Permits………………………………………………………………….. SECTION 5: SCHOOL SAFETY ……………………………………………… 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 School Security………………………………………………………………….. Crisis Response Procedures…………………………………………………….. School Emergency Lockdown and Evacuation Drill Procedures ………………. Fire Drills………………………………………………………………………… Tornado Drills…………………………………………………………………… AED Drills………………………………………………………………………. Bomb Threats……………………………………………………………………. Power Outages…………………………………………………………………… 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 Emergency Early Dismissal Procedure………………………………………….. Hazardous Chemical Procedure …………………………………………………. Animals in the Classroom………………………………………………………… Media Contact……………………………………………………………………. Missing Children…………………………………………………………………. Searches/Scans……………………………………………………………………. SECTION 6: STUDENT SUPERVISION……………………………………. 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 Classroom Expectations…………………………………………………………… Playground Supervision…………………………………………………………… Bus Arrival/Departure Supervision………………………………………………. Lunchroom Supervision………………………………………………………….. Hallway Supervision……………………………………………………………… SECTION 7: SCHOOL CLIMATE…………………………………………… 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 Milwaukee Public School Discipline Policy……………………………………… School and Classroom Behavior Expectations…………………………………… School Rules……………………………………………………………………… Student Dress Code………………………………………………………………. Classroom Management………………………………………………………….. Incident Referrals………………………………………………………………… Suspensions………………………………………………………………………. Corporal Punishment…………………………………………………………….. School Bus Expectations………………………………………………………… Milwaukee Public Schools Policy Regarding Weapons/Other Criminal Offenses Electronic Devices………………………………………………………………. Student Protections (Discrimination, Bullying, Internet Safety) ……………….. SECTION 8: CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES……………………. 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 Lesson Plans…………………………………………………………………….. Substitute Teacher Procedures………………………………………………….. Textbooks, Instructional Materials and Equipment……………………………. Communication with Parents…………………………………………………… Art/Music/Physical Education…………………………………………………. Collection of Money…………………………………………………………….. Student Emergency Contact Cards…………………………………………….. Grading Policy and Classroom Assessments…………………………………… Student Seating Plan…………………………………………………………….. Daily Schedule, Class Period Agenda, Syllabus………………………………… Homework Policy……………………………………………………………….. Final Exams……………………………………………………………………… Movies and Videos………………………………………………………………. Food and Beverage………………………………………………………………. SECTION 9: STUDENT RECORDS…………………………………………. 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 Progress Reports and Report Cards……………………………………………… Access to Student Records………………………………………………………. Cumulative Records……………………………………………………………… Home Reports and Parent Contacts……………………………………………… SECTION 10: SPECIAL EDUCATION……………………………………… 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 Special Education Need Referral Procedure……………………………… Individualized Education Plan (IEP) staffing and meetings……………… Students Protected under Section 504…………………………………… Special Education MASTER Calendar………………………………….. Collaborative Support Team (CST) ……………………………………… Special Education Students Disciplinary Guidelines……………………. Seclusion and Restraint………………………………………………….. SECTION 11: SPECIAL EVENTS……………………………………………. 11.01 11.02 11.03 Open House………………………………………………………………. Parent Teacher Conferences………………………………………………. Completion/Graduation…………………………………………………… SECTION 12: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION………………………… 12.01 12.02 Educator Effectiveness Process for Teachers..…………………………… Evaluation of Other Staff Members…….………………………………… SECTION 13: TECHNOLOGY………………………………………………… 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 MPS Acceptable Use Policy………………………………………………. Network Printing………………………………………………………….. MPS Electronic Attendance System……………………………………… MPS Electronic Grade book System……………………………………… MPS Voicemail System…………………………………………………. SECTION 14: EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES…………………… 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 Advisor/Coach Expectations……………………………………………… Extra-curricular Transportation procedures………………………………. Extra-curricular Safety procedures………………………………………... Eligibility Requirements………………………………………………….. Milwaukee Public Schools School Staff Manual ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMER I, ___________________________, acknowledge that I have RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTAND and WILL COMPLY with the Rules and Procedures specified in the Humboldt Park School Staff Manual and the Milwaukee Public School Employee Handbook, and that I am responsible for the requisites encompassed within the two booklets. I also acknowledge that I am responsible for adhering to all Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ Policies and Procedures which can be found at: www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/governance/pm-apols.php ____________________________ Employee Name (Print) ____________________________ Employee Signature ______________________ Date MPS School Staff Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.01 Milwaukee Public Schools Mission and Goals Mission Milwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students, preparing them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work and citizenship. Vision Milwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest student growth school systems in the country. All district staff will be committed to providing an educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement and respects diversity. Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained and accessible community centers, meeting the needs of all. Relevant, rigorous and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated. The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families and community for the benefit of all. Core Beliefs Students come first. Wherever students are learning is the most important place in the district. Educators and school staffs have high expectations for all students, and provide the foundation for their academic success. Leadership, educator development and child-driven data-informed decision making are keys to student achievement. Involved families are integral to increasing student achievement. Student voice is encouraged and respected. Quality community partnerships add value. Increased operational and financial efficiencies are consistently pursued to support learning opportunities for our students. Central Services supports student achievement, efficient and effective operations, and student, family and community engagement. Goals Goal 1: Academic Achievement Goal 2: Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3: Effective and Efficient Operations 1.02 School Mission, Vision and Goals Within the next 5 years, our students will demonstrate their ability to utilize higher level thinking skills across all subject areas and within social situations. This will be measured by classroom, district, and state assessments and guided by the common Core State Standards. Humboldt Park School is dedicated to promoting student success in higher educations, future careers and global citizenship. In other words…..we grow all kids, every day, all of the time! 1.03 Table of Leadership at School Level Principal: Georgia Becker 1st Successor: Jessica Quindel/Assistant Principal 2nd Successor: Kristin Kane/School Psychologist 3rd Successor: Amy Jaap/Special Education Teacher 4th Successor: Andrew Duncan/Special Education Teacher 1.04 Administrative Support and Classified Staff assignments and responsibilities Role Administrators Primary Responsibilities Special Education Assistants (EA) Board Paraprofessionals The principal serves as the educational and administrative leader in the school. The principal oversees the planning, organizing, and conducting of activities in accordance with the Board of Directors policies, the Superintendent’s guidance and high standards of professional practice. While many of these tasks are shared with and delegated to other members of the faculty, including the assistant principal, the ultimate responsibility lies with the principal. Utilize proper communication skills when answering the telephone and assisting families in the office. Regularly check and respond to their MPS emails. Maintain accurate payroll records including all absences and correctly enter payroll into the IPAY system. Teachers, whose primary responsibility is planning, delivering, and managing the delivery of Special Education Services. The Special Education Teacher serves as IEP Chairperson for annual IEPS. Staff members designated to assist certified staff in instructing special education students. Staff members designated to assist certified staff in instructing students. ESL Paraprofessionals Staff members designated to assist certified staff in instructing English Language Learners. General Assistants Staff members designated to assist certified staff in noninstructional activities. Secretaries Special Education Teachers Staff in building who performs these duties Georgia Becker Jessica Quindel Nancy DeSautel Holly Beamon Amy Jaap Tanya Panos Andrew Duncan Joan Welter Patti Dillon Rita Koenig Michael Lawrence John Jaffe Mao Moua Joua Moua Pao Xiong Nancy Siettmann School Counselor Handicapped Children’s Assistant (HCA) Local Educational Agency Representative (LEA) School Nurse School Psychologist School Social Worker (SSW) Special Services Administrator (SSA) Speech/Language Pathologist (SPL) Engineer Building Service Helpers Food Service Manager Food Service Assistants Specialist with expertise in meeting students’ social and affective needs. Staff member designated to support the special education teacher, therapist, and/or other school personnel in the instruction or care of students with disabilities. HCAs are primarily assigned to special education units or programs for students with moderate/severe or physical disabilities. A school representative who is qualified to provide or supervise the provision of special education services. Matt Gutierrez Specialist who addresses students medical needs. May also serve as a liaison between outside medical services and the school. Specialist with expertise in administering assessments of students in cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavior domains. May also design and implement strategies to address students’ academic and social behavioral problems. Specialist with expertise in meeting students’ social needs and fostering working relationships with families. Building administrator who is responsible for special education oversight. Lisa Case Specialist with expertise in meeting students’ communication needs, including articulation and language development. Sara Colwell Heidi Reid School Engineers are considered our first-line maintenance personnel. Perform facility functions in compliance with applicable regulations and protect staff and students’ health, safety, work life quality and the environment. Develop and assist in the implementation of district wide scheduled and preventive maintenance, energy accounting and building monitoring systems. The Building Service Helpers assist the School Engineer in maintaining the safety of the building. The Food Service Manager plays an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of MPS students and staff by preparing and serving healthy meals during the school year. The Food Service Assistants play an important role assisting the Manager to meet the nutritional needs of MPS students and staff by preparing and serving healthy meals during the school year. Lauro Espino Nancy McGillis Georgia Becker Jessica Quindel Ruth Messnick Kristen Kane Keith Defatte Georgia Becker Jeffery Ebert David Allen Sue Heim Barabara Ellis-Washington James Alioto Doreen Jamaludin Ollie King 1.05 School Staff Assignment Roster Principal Georgia Becker Assistant Principal Jessica Quindel Office Nancy DeSautel Holly Beamon Homeroom K4-8th Grade 6 K4 Jill Maloney 7 K4 Alica Magolan 3 K5 Susan Lemley 13 K5 MaryBeth Anich 17 1st Ellen Grasley st 16 1 Susan Eisenman 11 2nd Jenny Cameron 12 2nd Michelle Weisse rd 26 3 Kathy Cashmer 27 3rd Clay Fromm th 25 4 Gail Saler 24 4th Jenny McCoy th 23 5 Betsy Markwardt 22 5th Don Byrne th 32 6 Jennie Dentice 36/37 6th Ken Vaught 31 7th Jane Suminski th 34 7 Scott Neumann 33 8th Teresa Breitrick th 35 8 Dianne Bell Special Education 4 Tanya Panos 34A Amy Jaap 37 Andrew Duncan ESL 8 Robyn Van Treeck 16A 16A Heatherlee Muehlius Speech Pathologists 18B Sara Colwell 5A/P Heidi Reid Specialists Art Phy Ed Music Library Dolly Klar Tom Maloney Sara Konkel Laura Lewandowski Supportive Services Social Worker Keith DeFatte EEN Supervisor Ruth Messnick Psychologist Kristin Kane Guidance Counselor Matthew Gutierrez Support Teacher Nancy Hill CLC Director Mary Bergeson Nurse Lisa Case Para Educational Assistants Patti Dillon Natassia Jackson John Jaffe Rita Koenig Michael Lawrence Nancy McGillis (HCA) Mao Moua Joua Moua Joan Welter Pao Xiong General Educational Assistants Nancy Siettmann Building Maintenance Engineer Lauro Espino Jeffrey Ebert David Allen Food Services Manager-Sue Heim 12 1.06 Calendars 13 Humboldt Park K-8 School 2014-2015 Month Date Event Time August 27 Open House 4:30-6:30 pm September 2 First Day of school 9 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 10 PTO Meeting 5:00 pm 18 Student Picture Day 29 NO SCHOOL Professional Development for Staff 7 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Meeting 10 NO SCHOOL 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences Bake Sale 3:00-6:45 pm 16 Parent/Teacher Conferences Bake Sale 3:00-6:45 pm 16 School Pictures Retake/Make Up Day October 31 4:00-5:30 pm 1:00 pm Harvest Fest Parade (K4-3rd grades) November HPS Food Drive-Nov. 3rd through December 5th 4 NO SCHOOL Professional Development for Staff 11 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 12 P.T.O. Meeting 5:00 pm 20 5:00-6:00 Turkey Bingo Night 14 26 Report Cards Go Home 27-28 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving recess) December 8 NO SCHOOL Professional Development for Staff 9 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 17 Holiday Concert (5:30 pm) The concert is being held at Bay View High School 5:30 pm 221/4/15 NO SCHOOL (Winter break) 5 School resumes 6 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 14 P.T.O. Meeting 5:00 pm January 19 NO SCHOOL (M.L.King Holiday) 23 NO SCHOOL (Record Day/Staff Planning) 2 NO SCHOOL Professional Development for Staff 6 Annual Parent/Student School Dance (Grades K4-5th) 5:00-7:00 pm 10 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 16 NO SCHOOL (mid-semester break) 27 Report Cards Go Home 3-5 Book Fair * also open during conferences 4 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:45 pm 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:45 pm February March 15 6 NO SCHOOL 10 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 11 P.T.O. Meeting 5:00 20 NO SCHOOL Professional Development for Staff 26 Multicultural Program 9:00am, 12:45 and evening performance @ 5:30 pm 29April 3 Washington D.C. Trip for 7th and 8th graders 9:00am, 12:45pm and 5:30 pm April 3-10 NO SCHOOL (Spring Recess) 13 School Resumes 14 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4-8 Staff Appreciation Week 4:00-5:30 pm May 16 12 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 4:00-5:30 pm 13 P.T.O. Meeting 5:00 pm 14 Wellness Family Fun Night 4:00-6:00 pm 25 NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day) June 2 Parent, Community, Teacher Council Mtg. 5 4:00-5:30 pm 12:00-2:00 pm School Carnival 11 Student honor roll assembly 6th & 7th grade students 1:00 pm 11 8th Grade completion ceremony & honor roll program for 8th grade students 4:30 pm 12 Report cards sent home with students. Last day of student attendance All dates are subject to change. Please check your Monday Folder or call the school office. 17 1.07 School-Parent Compact Policy Statement: Acknowledging that parents/guardians are the first and foremost educators of their children, it is our goal to work with parents by informing them of and including them in planning, reviewing, and improving school programs. For a successful Humboldt Park K-8 School education, the parties below will: Parents/Guardians 1. See that my child attends school regularly and on time and have high expectations for my child. 2. Become an active member in my child’s school activities (e.g. attending fall and spring parent/teacher conferences). 3. Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline. 4. Respect parents, staff and the cultural differences of others. 5. Prepare my child for the school day by providing adequate rest, appropriate dress and school supplies as needed. 6. Communicate, respond to and work with school staff to develop an awareness of and assistance in the education of my child. 7. Check my child’s backpack for schoolwork and provide a quiet place for doing homework, making sure that the work is completed and returned to school on time. 8. Provide complete and current phone information including emergency contact/phone numbers. Student 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Attend school daily and be on time. Work hard to do my best in school. Be respectful of myself, my school peers and all adults that help me learn. Know and obey all school and classroom rules. Complete all class assignments and homework on time. Ask for help and ask questions when I don’t understand something. Come to school with the proper school supplies. Respect all school property. Teachers/Staff 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Show respect and understanding for students and their families. Have high expectations for students’ learning abilities and how to meet their needs. Provide parents with homework and classroom policies. Inform parents of grade level expectations for classroom instruction. Create a positive and safe learning environment. Be an academic and social role model. Communicate regularly with parents and students regarding progress in learning and behavior through quarterly report cards and parent/teacher conferences 2x yearly. 8. Take responsibility for professional growth and development. Administration 1. Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for staff, parents and students. 2. Strengthen the partnership between parents, students and staff. 3. Provide appropriate in-service training for staff members and parents. 18 4. Maintain high standards for academic achievement and behavior. 5. Support staff in facilitating the instruction of students. 6. Offer a variety of ways for families to be partners in their child’s learning. 7. Communicate the school’s mission and goals to students, parents and the community. 8. Be respectful of parents, students and school personnel. Most importantly, we promise to help each other carry out this agreement. Student Name_________________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________ Parent signature_______________________________________________ Principal signature_____________________________________________ Teacher signature______________________________________________ Date__________________ 1.08 School Floor Plan 19 20 21 SECTION 2: CURRICULUM 2.01 School Improvement Plan (SIP) The SIP can be accessed online through the MPS Homepage. 2.02 Wisconsin State Teacher Standards Reference: http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/resources/teacher-standards 1. Teachers know the subjects they are teaching. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils. 2. Teachers know how children grow. The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development. 3. Teachers understand that children learn differently. The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities. 4. Teachers know how to teach. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 5. Teachers know how to manage a classroom. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 6. Teachers communicate well. The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. 7. Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. 8. Teachers know how to test for student progress. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil. 9. Teachers are able to evaluate themselves. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. 10. Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. 22 2.03 District Assessment Calendar 23 2.04 Common Core State Standards The Common Core State Standards can be accessed at http://www.corestandards.org/ 2.05 Completion/Graduation Requirements Reference: Administrative Policy 7.36, 7.37 MPS Administrative Policy 7.36 describes Fourth and Eighth Grade Promotion Requirements. MPS Administrative Policy 7.37 describes High School Graduation Requirements. 24 SECTION 3: GENERAL EXPECTATIONS 3.01 Employee Rules of Conduct MPS Board of School Directors Policy 6.07 - Any employee who violates any district policy, procedure, rule or regulation, whether written or unwritten, shall be subject to disciplinary action which may, but need not, include oral warnings, written warnings, suspensions without pay, demotion or any other discipline, up to and including termination. The nature of the discipline will depend upon the nature of the violation, the surrounding circumstances and any other relevant factors. The following list of prohibited conduct does not and is not intended to constitute the entire list of conduct for which discipline may be imposed. 1. Insubordination, including disobedience, failure, or refusal to carry out direction, assignments, or instructions; 9. 2. Falsification or unauthorized modification or alteration of any district documents or records, including 10. applications for employment, whether by omission or commission; Violation(s) of federal, state, and /or local laws/ordinances, which are substantially job-related or render the employee unavailable for work due to incarceration; Unauthorized, non-charitable, or business-related solicitation(s) for any purpose during assigned work hours or while on Board premises; 3. Damage to, or unauthorized use, possession, or removal of, Board property or another person’s private property; 11. Unexcused or excessive absenteeism or tardiness, including failure to follow appropriate reporting procedures; 4. Possession, use or sale of any illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, intoxicants, narcotics or any other controlled substance on or off Board premises; 12. Loafing, loitering, sleeping or engaging in unauthorized personal business; 13. Failure to comply with health, safety and sanitation requirements, rules and regulations; 14. Threatening, harassing, intimidating, interfering with, coercing, injuring, or using abusive language toward students, Board employees or the public; 15. Unauthorized accessing, disclosure, or copying of confidential information or records; 16. Engaging in activity that significantly detracts from the school district’s image or reputation; 17. Failure or refusal to comply with school/departmental work rules, policies or procedures. 5. Possession, sale, or use of alcoholic beverages during assigned work hours or while on Board premises; 6. Reporting to work impaired by illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or intoxicants, and/or impaired by the unauthorized consumption of prescription drugs or other legal substance; 7. 8. Illegal or prohibited possession of firearms or other weapons during assigned work hours or while on Board premises; Failure, refusal or negligence in the performance of assigned duties; 25 3.02 MPS Administrative Policies All staff members are responsible for all MPS Board of School Directors Administrative Policies and Procedures. All staff will sign and submit the “Receipt of Staff Handbook” at the start of each school year. All Board Policies and Procedures can be found in the MPS Rules and Policies Manual at: http://www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/governance/policyManual.php 3.03 Professional Conduct and Attire Professional Conduct – All staff members are expected to work as a school team to provide an outstanding educational program for our students. All staff members are expected to model professional behaviors at all times in interacting with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Professional Attire - Professional attire is a component in establishing a professional community. Staff members should dress in a business casual fashion. This will allow you to dress comfortably as you work with the children in your classroom and within the school environment. 3.04 Employee Workday All staff members are expected to be on duty during their scheduled work day. Staff members are not to leave the building, except during their scheduled lunch period, without the approval of the principal or designee. Staff members are to report all absences during their scheduled work day to the principal or designee. The teacher workday is eight (8) hours which includes a 30 minute paid duty-free lunch. School meetings and professional development occur during the 8-hour teacher workday. School Administrators with advisement from the learning team, will establish school grade level teams, committees and departments and will share the meeting, professional development and planning time schedule for certificated staff. 3.05 Employee Sign-In All school Educational Assistants and Handicapped Children’s Assistants are expected to sign-in and sign-out on the log which is kept in the school office. Times should be entered when actually arriving and leaving and not entered in advance. 3.06 Staff Meetings Every school will insert the days and times for regular staff meetings per the monthly calendar. Staff members are expected to attend all meetings, and to arrive on time. Please contact the principal in advance if you have an unavoidable conflict. Absentees are personally responsible for securing the information provided at the staff meeting from a colleague. 26 3.07 Committees, Grade Level Teams, Departments Teachers and all certificated staff are expected to attend all required school meetings and professional development. Staff members should avoid making appointments or other arrangements during regular work hours. 3.08 Learning Team The learning team supports continuous school improvement and its purpose is to promote student learning. The learning team is composed of individuals from the school staff who collect and interpret data relevant to the school’s improvement plan, provide support to teachers, enable professional development embedded at the school site, and help to create positive conditions in the school context for teachers and students. Members include staff members from each grade level and department. The schedule of meetings, members, agendas and minutes will be posted. 3.09 Staff Bulletins A bulletin will be disseminated to all staff members regularly. All staff members are expected to read and follow the directions provided in the bulletin. 3.10 Staff Absence and Class Coverage Procedures Please call the office 30 minutes before the start of the teacher workday to report an absence. When reporting an absence, indicate your duty responsibilities and/or special circumstances/events for the day(s) absent. If a substitute teacher is needed, call the substitute teacher automatic system (AESOP) at (800) 942-3767 or log in at www.aesopeducation.com to enter your absence information. Teachers are to inform the school of their intention to return to work no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day prior to the day of return. Failure to do so will prevent the teacher from returning until the following afternoon and the morning will be charged as one half-day sick leave absence. Should a situation arise that requires an absence from work during the school day, contact the principal to inform him/her of the nature of the absence and the anticipated departure and return time/date. Absences of three consecutive days will ordinarily be permitted without requiring a doctor's certificate. Absence of more than three consecutive days will require a statement from a physician. Such certification may be required for shorter terms of sick leave absence depending on the circumstances. Class Coverage - When teachers are absent and substitute teachers are not available, it is necessary for our staff to take over classes of absent teachers. Teachers will be assigned to cover classes during their nonteaching periods. Teachers covering a class need to pick up the absent teacher's keys in the main office. If the keys are not available, contact the office. Covering teachers are expected to follow the lesson plan left by the absent teacher. Teachers are paid to substitute for other teachers. 27 3.11 Staff Tardiness Teachers are expected to begin the workday at 7:30. Please make arrangements to assure that your arrival at school is prior to 7:30. Teachers arriving after 7:30 will be issued a tardy card. School Educational Assistants and secretaries are to follow the above guidelines with respect to their individual starting times. Call alerting the school when you may be tardy. The principal will review tardy cards and deduct pay. Please direct questions or concerns regarding this procedure to the principal. 3.12 Professional Leave and Travel Since all travel for all school employees and parents must have prior approval from the school administrator, Regional Executive Specialist assigned to your school, and the Superintendent, the MPS Request for Professional Leave and Travel Form must be initiated at least thirty (30) days prior to the any event. Mileage reimbursement must be submitted within the same or no later than the following pay period for consideration. 3.13 Staff Personal Data All staff members are responsible for ensuring that the school office has on file your current address, telephone number, emergency contacts, and car information (make, model, color and license number). 3.14 Keys/Fobs/Security Access Cards Each staff member will be issued a set of keys to assigned rooms. These keys are the property of the school and cannot be removed from school premises. The use/purpose of all keys on a key ring should be known. Unnecessary or unidentified keys should be taken off key rings and given to the head secretary or building engineer. If keys are needed for items in a classroom or assigned area, please notify the office. Office personnel will maintain the key case in the office. Pick up your keys in the morning when arriving at work, and return them before leaving the building. Keep your keys in a secure place during the day. Keys should not be entrusted to students. Keys being returned to the office after the key case has been secured for the day should be placed in the key case in the office. Report all lost keys to the office immediately. 28 3.15 Mailboxes Mailboxes are provided for staff members. Please check your mailbox each morning, noon, and after school. Messages, including telephone messages, will be placed in mailboxes. Students are not permitted to go into staff mailboxes. Any materials for general distribution must have prior administrative approval. 3.16 Telephone and Voicemail Telephones are available for professional calls. No long distance calls charged to the school are permitted without prior authorization of the principal. Incoming calls to staff members will be forwarded to their voice mailbox. Voice mailboxes must be programmed with a greeting and checked for messages on a daily basis. It is important that response to voicemail messages be in a timely manner. Arrangements will be made for staff members to take or return emergency calls as soon as possible. Please conduct telephone conferences with parents that may be extensive or highly confidential on telephones where some degree of confidentiality is ensured. The voice mailbox must be programmed with a greeting and pass code in order to begin receiving and retrieving messages. Voicemail instructions will be provided. All teachers are expected to use voicemail. 3.17 Staff Lounge The staff lounge is available to all staff members. Students are not allowed to use the lounge nor are students to be sent to the lounge to purchase soda or use the kitchen facilities. In addition, teachers should not use the lounge to meet with or work with students. Please be thoughtful and keep the lounge clean and neat. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the school building or on school property. Funds received from the beverage machine will be maintained in the school account and can be used at the discretion of the principal for social events, subsidizing school events for students, etc. Students may not use the beverage machine in the staff lounge, and staff members are not to buy drinks for students from the beverage machine. Staff members are asked to direct requests to use the lounge for meetings to the principal. 3.18 Personal Property Policy Most, if not all, of the equipment and materials you will use in the course of employment are available through MPS. Before personal property is used, contact the principal so that special arrangements, if necessary, can be made to secure the property from theft or damage. Valuable personal property may not be left in the building overnight. The reimbursement limit is $150 per incident. Jewelry and cash are not reimbursable. To request reimbursement, submit a "Personal Property Loss" form which is available in the school office. Personal property left in automobiles is not covered for reimbursement under the personal property. If your car windows are damaged please contact the office to complete the appropriate paperwork. 29 3.19 Personal Equipment in Classrooms To ensure that our classrooms are safe for the children and our employees and to assist in the healthy upkeep of our school building, please note the following guidelines: Equipment should be limited to that which is needed to meet the needs of the curriculum being provided to students. Refrigerators should be limited to meet the needs of students (i.e., certain medications need to be refrigerated, K4, K5, and special education classrooms for their milk and juice). Unnecessary personal equipment should be removed from classroom that could cause damage to our school (fire) or are not required to meet the students’ needs. The following items are NOT allowed in classrooms: *Microwave ovens *Coffee pots *Toaster ovens *Roasters *Refrigerators for personal use *Space heaters 3.20 Staff Parking Staff will park in lot in spaces provided. 3.21 Employee Children in the Workplace No employee of MPS will be allowed to bring his/her son(s) or daughter(s) to school for child care, even under the supervision of the employee, during working hours. This policy includes nephews, nieces, and friends of employees and grandchildren of employees as well. SECTION 4: SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4.01 School Bell Schedule 7:35 Beginning of the day 7:45 Tardy bell 2:25 Transition bell 2:35 End of Day 4.02 School Entrance and Breakfast Procedures Teachers are to meet their classes in the hallway at their classroom entrance until the start of the student day bell rings. Support staff and school assistants are to be at their assigned locations to assist with supervision as students enter the building. Students are to enter in a quiet and orderly manner. The school assistants assigned to playground duty will remain on the playground until all students have entered the building. 30 Students will be dismissed from the breakfast area to report directly to their classrooms at 7:40am. All students should be in their seats by 7:45 or they should be marked tardy. All students eating breakfast at school will be allowed to enter the building beginning at 7:25am. The lunch computer will be used for the breakfast program. Students who arrive late due to a late bus are still entitled to participate in the breakfast program. 4.03 Student Attendance and Tardiness Procedures Reference: Administrative Policies 8.13 and 8.14 Each teacher is responsible for recording accurate period or daily attendance at the beginning of each class period/day using the electronic attendance system. Teachers should not add or drop a student. This process must be approved by the principal and carried out by authorized office personnel. Absence code changes will also be made by the attendance secretary. Do not mark bussed students tardy if the route is reported late in arriving. Accurate attendance recording is extremely important. Students whose absences are unexcused are considered truant. Parents of habitual truants may be subject to fines and court action. Only admit students into your classroom whose names appear on your class list or with an authorization from the office. No students are to be dismissed before the end of the school day unless they are excused through the office. Teachers are expected to encourage good attendance through verbal reminders to students to get to class on time, welcoming students to class at the classroom door, promptly beginning instruction when the bell rings, discussing attendance and tardiness issues with students, using positive reinforcement for good attendance, and contacting parents. Students who are listed on the suspension list are not to be admitted to class unless reinstated by administration and should be referred to the office. Written excuses for absences should be turned into the office by the end of the school day. 4.04 Student Lunch Procedures The meal prices for 2014-2015 school meal programs are as follows: Lunch Breakfast Student no charge Student no charge Milk $0.40 Milk $0.40 Adult (milk not incl.) $3.75 Adult (milk not incl.) $2.00 Price of Second Lunches for Students One lunch and one breakfast may be served to students at no charge. The option of purchasing an additional meal is available to students; however, the price will be the adult meal price ($3.75, plus 40 cents for milk). Students may also purchase additional menu items a la carte. 31 Price of ADULT LUNCHES (includes ALL adult staff in a school building) The option of purchasing a meal is available to any adult at the adult meal price ($3.75, plus 40 cents for milk). Meal items may also be purchased à la carte. Adults are encouraged to set up an account with the food service manager to pre-pay, or use www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to set up an account. Adults may NOT charge meals to create a negative balance. Pre-Payment for Lunch/Breakfast The Department of School Nutrition Services encourages all students to set up a pre-pay account to purchase extra milk, a second lunch, or à la carte items. This expedites service during meal periods and decreases cash handling at all schools. Parents can use www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to pre-pay their child’s account or check on their purchases. MyPaymentsPlus accepts credit/debit cards or electronic checks. Every teacher is expected to collect lunch money and secure it in an envelope. This money should be given to the Kitchen Manager daily. LUNCH Schedule Lunchroom Duty 10:45-11:15 Pao(lunch 11:35-12:05) 11:30-12:10 Mao (lunch 12:15-12:45) Line Duty 11:15-11:30 Pao 6-8th Grade Teacher Lunch 10:45-11:15 Student Lunch 10:45-11:15 / Lunchroom duty Rita/Georgia (when available) Line Duty Sara K. (then in cafeteria when line ended) Student Recess 10:30-10:45 / South Playground Tom & Rita EA Lunch 11:20-11:50 K4 Teacher Lunch 11:20-11:50 Student Lunch 11:05-11:30/Jill, Alica until 11:20; Nancy S. 11:05-11:30; Nancy Mc. 11:20-11:30 Nap Duty 11:30-11:50 Nancy S. & Nancy Mc. 11:30-11:50 Jill and Alica 32 HCA Lunch 10:45-11:15 EA Lunch 11:55-12:25 K5-2 Teacher Lunch Student Lunch 11:40-12:10 11:40-12:10 /Line Duty – Mike and Patti (cafeteria after line Duty) Student Recess EA Lunch 11:25-11:45 / North Playground Patti and Mike 12:15-12:45 3-5 Teacher Lunch 11:10-11:40 Student Lunch 11:15-11:40 / Lunchroom Duty Joan & John (after line duty) Student Recess 10:55-11:15 /South Playground John & Joan EA Lunch 11:45-12:15 Lunchroom Rules While in the lunchroom, students are reminded of the three School Values: Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Responsible. 1. Students should be silent in the lunch line so they do not disturb other classrooms. 2. Students should use quiet voices in the lunchroom. There may be silent lunch periods in order to allow students to concentrate on eating a nutritious lunch rather than socializing due to their limited time in the lunchroom. We are operating three lunch periods for 600 students. 3. Each table seats 16 students (four students per bench). Students are assigned seats by the lunchroom supervisor. 4. When the lunchroom teacher raises his or her hand or blows the whistle, students and staff will stop talking, which will allow them to finish eating their lunch before dismissal. 5. Students will be responsible for cleaning up their spaces after they eat. Once the teacher dismisses the table, students will throw away all of their garbage and return their trays. 6. Students will remain seated at their tables until they are dismissed. If a student needs to leave the lunchroom table, he or she should raise a hand. 7. Soda is not permitted with a student lunch. 8. All students are expected to eat a hot lunch or bring a bag lunch from home. 33 9. Students who do not follow the lunchroom/lunch line rules may be seated at a silent table during the following lunch period. 10. If your child’s school lunch account balance exceeds a negative balance of $5.00, a negative balance note will be sent home. If you do not pay this balance, a cheese sandwich and milk may be provided until the fee is paid, and you will be charged $0.45. Please remember to check your child’s backpack/Monday folder for any notices. Staff members who are supervising students will be expected to reinforce proper student conduct. 4.05 Inclement Weather Recess and Entry Procedures The principal or his/her designee will check weather conditions to determine appropriateness of early school entry or indoor recess. If inclement weather requires students to be indoors, it will be announced. Staff assigned to outdoor recess should return students to their classrooms. 4.06 Dismissal and Bus Procedures Reference: Administrative Policy 4.04(2) Bus routes are established by Transportation Services. Students receive notice of their bus assignments during the summer. Students who move during the school year should be referred to the office for a route adjustment. Teachers will be alerted regarding any changes in routes and classroom records should then be updated to reflect the changes. No students should be kept off the bus without a note from home or a telephone call from a parent. Students who miss the bus should be brought to the school office so parents can be notified. Buses will unload students on Adams Avenue. Buses will line up on Adams Avenue for loading after school. Teachers as determined by the grade level team will walk their bus students to the correct buses using the West side stairwells. As students are added, dropped, or moved from their bus routes throughout the school year, staff will be notified via a note in their mailbox. Teachers are to remain with students on late arriving buses until the bus arrives. 4.07 Halls Students and staff are expected to move through the halls in an orderly fashion. Students should not be in the halls without a pass or escorted by an adult. Students sent to the office due to an incident must have a competed incident referral form. Please do not send groups of students on one pass. One student per pass will ensure orderly and quiet school hallways. Please stop students without documentation and send them/escort them back to their classrooms. 4.08 Elevator The elevator is not for general student use. It was installed for use by those who have a need for such service. Adults are welcomed to use the elevator when necessary. Students may accompany an adult on the elevator. 4.09 Lockers Lockers are assigned for student use at the beginning of the school year. Teachers are to inform students that lockers are to contain only the property of the student(s) assigned to that locker and that lockers are subject to searches under administrative direction. 34 4.10 Health Issues Reference: Administrative Policies 8.25, 8.35, 4.05, and 4.07 The school nurse is in the building from 7:30-12:00 Monday through Friday. Accident/Injury Report all accidents, injuries, or health related situations which require first aid, to the office immediately. Bring/Send any student involved in an accident or injury to the office for first aid treatment, or alert the office immediately if the child cannot or should not be moved. If the injury is minor the child will be sent back to class. Parents will be contacted when appropriate. If the student needs to leave the building, the classroom teacher will be notified. The staff person on duty or present at the time of the accident/injury will be responsible for completing a “Report of Student Accident/Injury” form. Depending on the seriousness of the accident/injury, the staff person on duty or present will assure that witness statements are prepared. Report all bites which break the skin to the office immediately due to the possibility of blood borne diseases being communicated. Report an accident or injury to a staff member during the course of the workday to the office. First aid, if necessary, will be provided. Complete a “Report of Accident to Employee Under Workers’ Compensation Act” form. Universal Precautions The risk of transmission of blood borne diseases in a regular school setting is very small. Nonetheless, it must be assumed that some risk does exist. Because it is not possible to know or to expect to know the identity of all infected persons in an institutional setting, to guard against exposure to HIV, Hepatitis B, or other potentially communicable diseases, it is necessary that a standard approach be used in every case of exposure to blood and body fluids. This standard approach is called “universal precautions.” Staff members are expected to practice universal precautions. Hand washing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Disposable plastic gloves are available from the office for use when handling any body fluids or excretions including blood. Classroom teachers may keep these supplies in their classroom and should carry them when on duty on the playground or lunchroom. If gloves are not readily available, place a barrier between your skin and the body fluid (e.g. glove, scarf, paper toweling). Place contaminated materials in a plastic bag and close it tightly. 35 Suicide Prevention If a student threatens to commit suicide, expresses thoughts of suicide, or acts in a manner that appears harmful to him/ herself, keep the student with you and call for assistance from the administrator, school social worker or school psychologist. Do not leave the student unattended. You will work with one or more school professionals to assess the risk and determine the next steps to be taken. This information must also be shared with the student’s parent(s). 4.11 School Supplies and Equipment Teachers will be issued limited classroom supplies from the office. Do not remove supplies from the supply room located across from the office. Also, staff members are not to remove any equipment from the school without prior approval of the principal. 4.12 Suspected Cases of Child Abuse and/or Neglect Reference: Administrative Policy 8.38 When there is a reasonable cause to believe a child has been abused or neglected, school personnel must act in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes. Incidents are to be reported to the Milwaukee County Department of Social Services and/or the Milwaukee Police Department. Child abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. All school personnel are mandated reporters. You do not need to confer with an administrator before reporting. You must complete a School Report of Suspected Abuse/Neglect and submit the original to the principal and a copy to the social worker. You can call in a report anytime to 220-7223 (SAFE). 4.13 Student Prescription Medications Staff members who administer medications to students must be trained and a copy of their certificate of completion of the MPS approved medication administration training will be kept in the medication binder or folder. Prescription drugs may not be given by any staff member unless the “Prescription Drug Authorization Form” is on file in the office which includes written consent from the parent/guardian to administer medication to the student and written instructions signed by the prescribing physician. Staff members are not to give any medications, including aspirin, to students. Staff members should refer any inquiries from parents or students regarding these issues to the principal. Please send all forms of medication to the office for safekeeping. Students using an inhaler must have an inhaler use form on file in the office. Classroom teachers are reminded to request supplies of prescription drugs which need to be taken on all day field trips. They will then assume responsibility for dispensing the medication as needed. All staff responsible for administering medication must complete the MPS approved medication administration training. Students may not be prohibited from participation in field trips due to the need to access medication. 4.14 Library/Media Center/Computer Lab The school library is open to all students. The library/media specialist, with input from teachers, will establish a weekly schedule for classes to visit the library. Students will be allowed to check out books. Library/media specialist will oversee checkouts and returns and will establish and collect late fees for overdue books. Students who lose or damage books will be asked to pay for replacement of the book. 36 Library/media specialist, in collaboration with the administrator, will be responsible for the selection, ordering and inventory of library resources including videos and staff resource materials. 4.15 Duplicating/Laminating Copy machines are located across from the office and on each level of the building. All copying is to be done by trained staff. Items requiring more than 25 copies should be turned into the office. Office staff will make the copies and return them within 24 hours. Training opportunities for the copiers will be provided by office staff at the staff’s request. Place items which you want designated office staff to copy on the duplication shelf in the office. The laminator is located in the office. Items needing lamination should be placed in the office in the appropriate basket. 4.16 Field Trips Reference: Administrative Policy 7.30 Field trips are regarded as an educational activity and must be relevant to the curriculum and to the needs of the students. The learning objectives for the field trip should be clear to the students and follow-up activities should be conducted in the classroom. All field trips require the completion of a “Field Trip Application” form signed by the principal. The MPS “Parent Permission and Waiver Form” must be signed by parents. These forms must be submitted in advance. All field trips must be approved by the principal. All extended field trips and some local field trips require the purchase of student injury insurance. Field trips that include swimming have special guidelines. See the Principal for more information. Please keep accurate records of money collected. Staff members are responsible for the safety of all money collected. Therefore, keep money in a secure classroom location and turn it in to the office at your earliest opportunity. Do not keep money overnight in your classroom. A safe is available in the school office for storage of money. Please see the secretary for a receipt form to record the amount of cash you are turning into the office. Transportation, if necessary, is to be provided by bonded carrier. No “Hold Harmless” agreements may be signed by any Milwaukee Public Schools’ employee. Remember that field trips are an essential part of the curriculum and students can’t be denied this privilege. Students should not be punished by denying them participation in field trips. No child is to be denied a field trip because of lack of financial resources. Special situations that involve leaving a student at school should be cleared with the principal and parent in advance. Please take attendance before leaving the building, and notify the office of students left behind, either at home or in another classroom. Extended Field Trips An “Application For School Conducted Extended Field Trip” form must be completed for all field trips that extend beyond the school day or that are taken outside of Wisconsin. Staff members should make no plans or commitments for an extended field trip before obtaining authorization from the principal. The application must be approved by the principal before the planned event. The principal and the Regional Executive Specialist must approve all extended field trips. 37 4.17 Fundraising Reference: Administrative Policies 7.22 and 9.06 Fund-raising efforts are permitted only by those groups or individuals whose purpose is to raise funds for the benefit of the MPS system. Fund-raising activities must always be in the best interests of the children. The principal must approve all fund-raising activities in advance. Staff members are to adhere to all School Board policies regarding fund-raising. Staff members interested in engaging in fundraising must complete a “Fund Raising Authorization” form in advance of any activity. Any money collected from a fundraiser must be deposited in the office using a cash receipt form on a daily basis. No money is to be kept in classrooms or removed from the building. No expenses are to be paid in cash. Upon conclusion of the fundraiser, within one week of the end of the activity, the form must be completed and turned in to the principal. Employees are not to solicit money or sell items on school property for any purposes other than those approved by the principal. Gifts from parents or the community are accepted by the School Board through a specific procedure. Please refer all donations to the office. 4.18 Pre-Approval for Staff Purchases No staff member is to make purchases without the approval of the principal. Any expenses made without prior approval of the principal will be the responsibility of the staff member. 4.19 School Governance Council Reference: Administrative Policy 9.11, 9.12 (Charter Schools) The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide a forum for parents, staff members and community members to work together in providing continued analysis and improvement of school policies, curriculum, School Improvement Plans (SIP) and general student well-being. The Council’s decision making authority is advisory with respect to all duties, powers, and responsibilities, with the sole exception of the Council’s authority and responsibility to submit a signature page with the school’s annual budget and the school’s annual SIP. Meetings are held once a month, with at least ten meetings per year. Schedule of meetings, and agenda outlines will be posted. 4.20 Parent Complaints All parent complaints regarding staff, student and educational program issues that cannot be resolved between the teacher and the parent are to be referred to the principal. 38 4.21 School-Wide Announcements/Pledge of Allegiance On the first day of every week, the Pledge of Allegiance will be recited. The school pledge will be recited every day. Announcements will be made at that time. Wisconsin State Statute 118.06 states, “Every school board and the governing body of every private school shall cause the U.S. flag to be displayed in the school room or from a flagstaff on each school ground during the school hours of each school day. Every public or private school shall offer the pledge of allegiance in grades one through eight at the beginning of school each day. No student shall be compelled, against his objections or those of his parents or guardian, to recite the pledge.” 4.22 Bulletin Boards/Display Cases Hall bulletin boards and display cases are the shared responsibility of all teachers. Please have your display in place by the first day of school. Please check work of students for correctness and appropriateness before posting papers in the hallway. Try to reflect multiculturalism in displays. Consider school wide events when posting and changing work samples and displays. Teachers will determine bulletin board schedule. 4.23 Cleaning and Maintenance If you have need of cleaning or maintenance services during the school day, please send a note or call the office. For special cleaning and/or maintenance requests, leave a note in the building engineer’s mailbox. Refer unresolved cleaning/maintenance issues to the principal. Please straighten up the room at the end of the school day to facilitate cleaning by the maintenance staff. 4.24 Visitors and Volunteers Reference: Administrative Policy 9.09 Our school welcomes parent and community visitors. All visitors must register in the school office and obtain a visitor’s badge before proceeding throughout the building. Please direct all visitors to come to the office first. Visitors, who become regular volunteers, especially where children are present, must have a background check completed by central services. A new form should be completed by all volunteers each fall. 4.25 Bookstore N/A 4.26 Auditorium/School Assembly Procedures Auditorium programs/Assemblies will be scheduled periodically throughout the school year. Seating sections will be assigned. Students will be escorted to the auditorium by their teacher when notified. Students are to move through the halls in a quiet and orderly manner. Unless otherwise stated, books and supplies are to be left in locked classrooms or lockers. At the end of an auditorium program, student will return to the same classroom, unless otherwise stated. An announcement will be made concerning revised schedule, if necessary. The purpose of these programs is to provide an educational experience for large groups of students. One goal is to help students to develop behavior practices expected of members of an audience. All staff members are expected to teach, model, and reinforce appropriate auditorium rules. 39 Classrooms will report to the auditorium as they are called via the PA system. Students will sit in the classrooms assigned area. Students will behave in a respectful manner during all programs. 4.27 Support Service Expectations and Procedures Guidance Services The school counselors provide a range of services to the school community. They not only work with students and staff, but also with parents and outside agencies. Parents can refer students to the school counselor directly or through the classroom teacher. Teachers can refer students directly to the school counselor. School Psychologist The school psychologist provides a range of professional services to students. This includes psycho-educational diagnosis, psychological consultation, and psycho-educational therapy. Consultation services are provided to school personnel, parents, and other professionals for a variety of problems and concerns. Counseling/therapy is also provided to school staff and parents upon request. Psychologists in the areas of violence reduction and protection, provide school-wide services against sexual and physical assault, crisis and trauma intervention, stress management, and peer mediation and discipline strategies. Parents can refer students to the school psychologist directly or through the classroom teacher. Forms are available in the office. Teachers can refer students directly to the school psychologist. School Social Worker The school social worker provides casework and group work services to children and families where children’s classroom adjustment, emotional problems, home circumstances, and health needs are a barrier to school achievement and positive social relationships between peers and school personnel. The school social worker serves as a liaison between the home and school to strengthen and develop positive relationships that are necessary to the child’s success in school. The social worker also serves as the liaison between schools and the community’s social service, health/medical, and legal agencies. The school social worker also provides professional consultation services to instructional staff concerning general problems relating to individual and social needs. Parents can refer students to the social worker directly or through the classroom teacher. Teachers can refer students directly to the social worker. 4.28 Community Learning Center Our Vision: A strong community needs a place to gather, learn, share and have fun! Journey House and Humboldt Park K-8 School’s Community Learning Center (CLC) provides that place. We have students get together in a safe, structured and supervised place after school with their peers. Our CLC also gives families, and our community, academic enrichment and recreational opportunities to assist students with their social and academic growth. Our Mission: Journey House and Humboldt Park K-8 School’s Community Learning Center offers a nurturing and supportive environment to help empower students, and the community, with the necessary tools to meet the social and intellectual challenges of today. 40 4.29 Parent Organizations Reference: Administrative Policy 1.03 Humboldt Park K8 School has an established and active parent-teacher organization. A membership drive is held early in the school year for parents and staff. It is suggested that all staff members join the PTO to show support for their efforts to foster parent involvement. The PTO may sponsor a fundraiser activity during the year. Money raised will be used at the discretion of the organizers to support the educational program at Humboldt Park K8 School 4.30 Building Permits Reference: Administrative Policy 5.02 A building permit is required for the use of the school building outside of regular school hours. Please consult the principal in advance regarding building permits. All building permits must be approved by the principal. SECTION 5: SCHOOL SAFETY 5.01 School Security Reference: Administrative Policies 4.01 and 4.03 School security is the responsibility of all employees. After the start of the school day, all exterior doors will be locked. Staff and students are not to open locked doors for visitors. Direct any visitors you encounter who do not have a visitor badge to the office. Alert the office immediately to any unauthorized persons in the building. If a school security situation arises, ask for help by calling the office, stating the problem and asking that an administrator respond. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Keep all students in class away from doors and windows. Lock your classroom door. Teachers without assigned classes are to check the hallways and lavatories. Take children in the hallways and lavatories to the nearest classroom. Alert the office to the location of an intruder. Maintain these actions until the “all clear” is given. If a staff member suffers an assault or threat of an assault by a parent or another adult, the incident is to be reported to the office immediately. The staff member will complete a “Report of Assault Suffered by School Personnel” form and the police will be contacted if requested. 5.02 Crisis Response Procedures/School Crisis Plan Our school has developed procedures for responding to a variety of potential school crises. These procedures are explained in our Crisis Procedures Manual. All staff members should be aware of the basic procedures and adhere to them in crisis situations. The Crisis Response Manual also includes a confidential phone chain. In case of emergency during non-school hours, you may be asked to notify one or more of your colleagues. Please ensure that your copy of the phone chain is available to you at a secure location at home. 5.03 School Emergency Lockdown and Evacuation Drill Procedures 41 MPS follows standardized Emergency Lockdown/Evacuation Procedures. There are three separate threat levels in the procedure. Definition of these categories is as follows: GREEN – LOW RISK Normal operations mode – No known threat exists, or a code yellow or red threat has been resolved and the school can return to normal operations. YELLOW – ELEVATED RISK Standby/Alert Mode – Information has been received that may threaten the safety of the school’s occupants. The information received may be incomplete (i.e. an unconfirmed report of a large chemical spill at an industrial plant near the school). This threat level mandates that all adults and students remain in a standby/alert mode, but normal operations continue. All students remain in the classroom. Student who are temporarily out of the classroom (restroom, office, etc) are instructed to return to the classroom. Cafeterias during lunch periods and gymnasiums during classes are treated the same as classes. All classroom doors are locked and all ground level windows closed/locked. Custodial and security staff secure all perimeter doors and remain in standby until further notice. Teachers continue teaching. Administrators contact the Milwaukee Police Department, the Regional Executive Specialist and the Division of School Safety as appropriate to the situation. To the extent possible, administrators are encouraged to keep staff members informed of the status of the situation. RED –SEVERE RISK Action mode – Information has been received that the safety and security of the school or its occupants, are immediately threatened. Depending on the nature of the threat, the administrator will issue an emergency action response for all students and staff to: Duck and Cover: Assume a protected position under a table or desk, away from windows and anything that could fall or cause injury. Evacuate Building: Fire drill procedure should be used for a rapid and orderly exit of the building. This is the procedure most familiar to students and staff. As with a fire in a school, some parts of the planned evacuation route may be too dangerous to use and staff members should adjust these exit routes accordingly. Lockdown: This action is taken when the threat of violence or gunfire is identified, or when the administrator is directed by law enforcement to do so. A lockdown is necessary to prevent perpetrator(s) from entering occupied areas and to ensure that students stay in the classrooms or designated locations at all times. Shelter-in-Place: The action is taken to place and/or keep students indoors in order to provide a greater level of protection from airborne contaminants in outside air. Shelter-in-Place is implemented when there is a need to isolate students and staff from the outdoor environment, and includes the shutdown of classroom and/or HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems. During shelter-in-place, no one should be exposed to the outside air. School-wide drills that exercise codes yellow and red will be conducted on a monthly basis. 42 5.04 Fire Drills Every person, child and adult, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, is to exit the building during a fire drill. We will have at least ten fire drills throughout the school year. Two fire drills will be conducted during the first two weeks of school. The Milwaukee Fire Department will observe two fire drills. Check emergency evacuation charts in your classroom to determine available exits. Discuss and practice fire drill procedures with your students. When the fire drill signal sounds: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Exit the building in a single-file orderly line through the exit designated. Take your class roster with you. Close your windows and doors . Do not lock your classroom door. Do not inform students in advance of a scheduled fire drill. Do not allow students to put on their coats prior to a fire drill. Do not allow students to talk during a fire drill. Do not allow students to hold doors. Students may not be the last ones to exit the building. When you arrive at the designated outside location, use your roster to determine that all students are present. 11. Re-enter the building in an orderly manner when the “all clear” is given. Designated fire drill routes are posted in every classroom. 5.05 Tornado Drills Tornado alerts are conducted in the spring. However, please review tornado alert procedures at the beginning of the school year in the event that an emergency should arise at other times of the year. Shelter signs are posted in each classroom that indicate the shelter area for the room. When the tornado alert sounds: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proceed to your designated shelter area in a single-file, orderly line. Take your class roster with you. Assume the duck and cover position when instructed to do so. Do not allow students to talk during the tornado alert. When you arrive at the designated shelter location, use your roster to determine that all students are present. 6. Return to your classroom in an orderly manner when the “all clear” is given. Designated tornado drill routes are posted in every classroom. 5.06 AED Drills When an individual finds a non-responsive person on site they should contact the Office with a “Code Blue” alert. AED response team members should report to that site, with the AED, as quickly as possible. All other staff and students should remain in their classrooms until an all clear is sounded. Office personnel will call 911. The AED is located on the north wall outside of the office. The AED is in an alarmed cabinet. When the cabinet doors are opened a loud alarm will sound. This alerts everyone that there is a potential emergency. The AED is designed to work effectively unless they are tampered 43 with. Our school system has adopted a zero tolerance policy in regard to tampering with the AED. Any student, who opens the cabinet door, activating the alarm, will be issued a non-negotiable three-day suspension from all school activities. 5.07 Bomb Threats The principal is to be immediately informed in case of a bomb threat. Persons taking a bomb threat call will record the exact words of the caller, the date and time, a description of the caller’s voice, and as many details as possible (e.g. When will the bomb explode? Where is the bomb right now? What kind of bomb is it? What does the bomb look like? Why did you place the bomb? ) The principal or designee will determine if the building is to be evacuated. If the school is evacuated, fire drill procedures will be followed. 5.08 Power Outages The school administrator will activate a Code Red action response. Staff members should locate their flashlights and follow Code Red standardized emergency procedures. Staff members with radios should wait for directions from the administrator. Staff member without students should assist students to enter the nearest classroom. Teachers should wait near the classroom door to receive directions from staff members with radios who will come to their classrooms. All teachers and students are to remain in their classrooms until instructed otherwise by the School Administrator/designee. Teachers in classrooms without windows should wait in their classrooms until assistance arrives to escort them to nearby classrooms or areas with visibility. 5.09 Emergency Early Dismissal Procedures The decision to dismiss students early due to an emergency situation is made at Central Services with input from the principal. If students are dismissed early, parents are informed. 5.10 Hazardous Chemical Procedure Staff members are expected to follow safety precautions and standard procedures in the handling and storage of all potentially hazardous chemicals and equipment. The safety of students and other staff members is to be the primary concern at all times. 5.11 Animals in the Classroom Due to the exposure of high liability to the school district, the following mandated criteria must be followed with regard to animals in the classroom. 1. Animals must be inoculated for rabies, distemper, parvoinfluenza, lepto spirosus, and hepatitis. 2. Snakes must be devenomized. 3. Proof of the above must be provided to the principal before animals are allowed on School Board premises. 4. Any staff member not following the above-mandated requirements may be held liable should a claim be filed due to an injury being sustained by a student involving the animal. Please refer to the MPS chart “Animals in the Classroom,” available online from the MPS Office of Insurance and Risk Management. 44 5.12 Media Contact Due to the unusual nature of crisis situations and the importance of communicating up-to-date and accurate information, all media inquiries during a crisis are to be directed to the principal or designee who will be the official spokesperson. 5.13 Missing Students Students who leave the classroom or building without permission and are not with an escort must be reported at once to the office. 5.13 Searches/Scans Reference: Administrative Policies 8.26 and 8.37 Periodically, all or some students will be scanned or searched as they enter the school building. Although every attempt will be made to conduct scans in an efficient manner, the daily schedule and first hour attendance may need to be adjusted. Staff will be notified regarding any schedule adjustments. SECTION 6: STUDENT SUPERVISION 6.01 Classroom Expectations Reference: MPS Homepage/PBIS documents Students are never to be left unsupervised in a classroom. Teachers are expected to teach and maintain safe and orderly classroom routines and procedures. Teachers are expected to establish, teach, and reinforce classroom rules and expectations. Safe and orderly routines and procedures must be taught and used throughout the school year. Positive behaviors should be routinely recognized. Problem behaviors should be handled by classroom teachers in a progressive manner that is well understood by the students. If an emergency arises and a teacher must leave the students for a brief time (less than 5 minutes), ask a nearby teacher to supervise the class. (When supervising more than one class, the teacher will keep both doors open and walk between the two classes.) Please notify the office if it is anticipated that the absence will take longer than 5 minutes. A school assistant will then be sent to cover the class or another teacher will be notified to supervise the class until the teacher’s return. 6.02 Grounds/Playground Supervision All staff members on playground duty are expected to monitor students to assure student safety. One staff member on duty should take a walkie-talkie with them for duty. If a student is injured, one staff member on duty should escort the student to the office. If an emergency arises and the student can not be moved, the office should be notified immediately via the walkie-talkie. All staff will report to duty on time. The school administrator will establish the schedule for grounds/playground supervision. Staff will refer to the schedule for assignment of duties. Staff members who are assigned to the grounds/playground should go out on duty when the students exit the building. 45 6.03 Bus Arrival/Departure Supervision All staff members are to arrive on time for morning duty. For departure, teachers will take bus students to the bus via the west staircases. All staff member should monitor student behavior to assure student safety. The school administrator will establish a schedule for bus arrival and departure supervision. Staff members are expected to refer to the schedule for assignment of duties. 6.04 Lunchroom Supervision Lunch Procedures Lunchroom Duty 10:45-11:15 Pao(lunch 11:35-12:05) 11:30-12:10 Mao (lunch 12:15-12:45) Line Duty 11:15-11:30 Pao 6-8th Grade Teacher Lunch 10:45-11:15 Student Lunch 10:45-11:15 / Lunchroom duty Rita/Georgia (when available) Line Duty Sara K. (then in cafeteria when line ended) Student Recess 10:30-10:45 / South Playground Tom & Rita EA Lunch 11:20-11:50 K4 Teacher Lunch 11:20-11:50 Student Lunch 11:05-11:30/Jill, Alica until 11:20; Nancy S. 11:05-11:30; Nancy Mc. 11:20-11:30 Nap Duty 11:30-11:50 Nancy S. & Nancy Mc. 11:30-11:50 Jill and Alica HCA Lunch 10:45-11:15 EA Lunch 11:55-12:25 46 K5-2 Teacher Lunch 11:40-12:10 Student Lunch 11:40-12:10 /Line Duty – Mike and Patti (cafeteria after line Duty) Student Recess EA Lunch 11:25-11:45 / North Playground Patti and Mike 12:15-12:45 3-5 Teacher Lunch 11:10-11:40 Student Lunch 11:15-11:40 / Lunchroom Duty Joan & John (after line duty) Student Recess 10:55-11:15 /South Playground John & Joan EA Lunch 11:45-12:15 Indoor Lunch Procedures: Middle School: Teachers dismiss students to lunch room at10:45 K5-2: Teachers supervise students in classroom, escort students to auditorium by 11:40. Patti and Mike supervise students in the auditorium, escort students to lunch at 11:45. 3-5: Teachers supervise students in classroom, escort students to auditorium by 11:10. John and Joan supervise students in the auditorium, escort students to lunch at 11:15 6.05 Hallway Supervision All staff members are expected to monitor students in the hallways outside their own room throughout the school day. Please alert the office of students who are causing problems in the hallways. Students are not to be placed in the hallways as a disciplinary action, as this represents an unsupervised situation. SECTION 7: SCHOOL CLIMATE 7.01 Milwaukee Public School Discipline Policy Reference: MPS Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibility and Discipline 47 All staff members are expected to read and implement the MPS Discipline Policy as outlined in the MPS Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibility and Discipline. All staff members will receive a copy of this handbook at the start of each school year. 7.02 School and Classroom Behavior Expectations The school discipline plan is consistent with the Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) framework and is structured around the school guidelines (Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible) and values: Pursue success, Recognize that change brings growth, Inspire excellence, Demonstrate empathy and respect, Embrace community (PRIDE). Children learn to apply these values throughout the school. Teachers manage behaviors in the classroom. Parents are kept informed of behavioral concerns via the use of the PBIS referral form. Serious behaviors are referred to the office. 7.03 School Rules BE SAFE: Misbehavior will be viewed as an opportunity for individual problem-solving and personal growth. Serious misconduct will be handled as directed by MPS Board policy as stated in the “Students Rights and Responsibilities” handbook. BE RESPECTFUL: Every attempt will be made to maintain the dignity and self-respect of students and staff members. Rewards for acceptable behavior will be given to students as staff members deem appropriate. Reward celebrations will be held on a regular basis to acknowledge and encourage good behavior. BE RESPONSIBLE: The staff will encourage students to solve problems on their own and to make appropriate choices that do not create problems for others. The staff will address students’ misbehavior with appropriate consequences whenever possible. Rewards will be given for displaying excellent behavior. In addition, staff members are not to use their cell phones throughout the school day when visible to children. 7.04 Student Dress Code Students have the right to choose their own style of dress and personal appearance, as long as it does not interfere with the educational process, or endanger student health and well-being. Students may not wear the following: 1. No hats, head coverings, hoodies, sweatbands, sunglasses, combs, picks (religious exceptions). 2. No long, oversized “T” shirts are to be worn. No blouses, sweaters or shirts which display cleavage or a bare midriff are acceptable. No open-chest shirts, spaghetti strap tops, halter-tops, tube tops. Such tops are also not allowed when worn as dresses. Tops that resemble underwear or are transparent are unacceptable. 3. Shorts must be no shorter than the tip of the thumb, measured with arms, hands and fingers extended on the side of the body. 4. No noisy or distracting jewelry, perfume, cologne or accessories may be worn. 5. Make-up is not appropriate for elementary school students K4-5th. 6th-8th grade students may wear make-up, however; it may not be applied at school. 6. Skirts/dresses must be finger-tip length, measured with arms, hands, and fingertips extended on the side of the body. 7. Biker shorts/pants (spandex material) are not permitted. Outer clothing which resembles loungewear, pajamas, or underwear is prohibited. 48 8. Pants must be worn with the waistbands at the waist. No drooping pants; trousers are to be properly worn at all times while in school. Chains are not allowed at school. Chains such as, but not limited to, neck, wallet, waist belt, etc. are not allowed at school. 9. If you wear bib overalls, the straps must be buttoned at all times. 10. Articles of clothing with messages/pictures related to tobacco, alcohol/other drugs, sex, obscenity, vulgar pictures, profanity or inappropriate designs are not permitted. 11. Bedroom shoes, slippers, shower shoes, cleats, or heelies (roller skate shoes) are not permitted. No sandals or open-toed shoes will be permitted in physical education class. While flip flops are permitted, it is preferable for younger children to wear shoes. Flip flops may cause problems for younger students when they are running on the playground. 12. Rings which are designed for more than one finger are not to be worn on school property. 13. Heavy outerwear, overcoats/jackets, gloves, outwear scarves, book bags, purses are not to be worn in classes during a normal school day or brought to the lunchroom unless the student is going out for recess before/after lunch. Students who violate the above rules will be given a verbal warning and will be asked to change their clothing. For chronic violations, parents/guardians will be notified to ensure that the rule will not be violated again. The dress code is in effect at school and for all school functions such as field trips and special events such as dances, evening programs, etc. The school reserves the right to establish rules during the school year regarding new fashions in dress. We want to ensure the academic success of all of our students and do not want anything to interfere with that goal. We ask for your cooperation in this matter. The building principal will work with staff, school and community organizations, and businesses to identify resources for assisting families in need. A list will be compiled of those willing to assist and made available to families in need. 7.05 Classroom Management Teachers are expected to be effective classroom managers. Guidelines for appropriate behavior are to be established in each classroom at the beginning of the school year, taught to the students, and consistently reinforced. The classroom teacher will handle routine discipline problems. Interventions to improve behavior may include student conferences, parent conferences, social work or psychological services referrals, logical consequences, and positive incentives. 7.06 Incident Referrals Should a student need to be referred to an administrator for a major violation a “Major Incident Referral Form” will be completed and sent to the office with the student. The school office is not a detention center for disruptive students. Students who are referred to the office will be seen by an administrator as soon as possible and may be returned to the classroom. 7.07 Suspensions A suspension from school means that a student cannot attend school until a school administrator has reinstated the student. A parent and the student must meet with an administrator before reinstatement will be considered. A suspension from school can be from one to a maximum of five days for certain offenses. A suspension is the result of a serious or continuing breach of discipline. The suspension may take effect immediately after an administrator has conferred with a student or at the close of the school day. The 49 administrator will determine when the suspension is to take effect. The student being suspended will be given a formal notice of the suspension. A copy of this notice will also be mailed to the parent. Students on the Suspension List should not be allowed into the classroom without administrative approval. 7.08 Corporal Punishment Reference: Administrative Policy 8.29 The use of corporal punishment (use of unwarranted excessive force with students) is forbidden by the Board of School Directors (Administrative Policy 8.29). At times, parents may provide written or oral permission for their children to be corporally punished. Such notices must be considered void, and any parent making such a request should be informed that it is against our district’s policies to use corporal punishment. 7.09 School Bus Expectations The safety and welfare of all students who ride the bus is of the utmost concern for parents, school personnel, and bus companies. The following are consequences which may be used for those students choosing not to follow safe and appropriate bus behavior: Student is counseled and warned about future consequences. Student is assigned a seat on the bus. Student receives a one-day bus suspension. Student receives a three-day bus suspension. When a student is suspended from the bus, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide transportation to school. The student is expected to attend school during any bus suspension. 7.10 Milwaukee Public Schools Policy Regarding Weapons and Other Criminal Offenses Reference: Administrative Policy 8.23 Weapons, including pepper spray, are not permitted in Milwaukee Public Schools facilities or any facility under the control of Milwaukee Public Schools. All persons entering MPS buildings may be required to submit to a metal detector scan and to a personal search. To ensure that weapons are not brought into the building, bags and parcels also may be searched. Any person violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action and/or a fine. 7.11 Electronic devices Reference: Administrative Policy 8.51 Students are not allowed to activate, use or display electronic communication devices while at school. If a student activates, uses or displays a cell phone or other electronic communication device, the staff member should request that the item be turned over to you. Ensure that the item is stored in a secure location. If the student refuses to surrender the item, document the action on an Incident Referral Form and submit the form to an administrator. Do not attempt to forcibly obtain the item. 7.12 Student Protections (discrimination, bullying, internet safety) Reference: Administrative Policies 8.01, 8.02, 8.46, 8.48, and 8.52 50 If a student or parent reports religious or sexual discrimination, or if discrimination is witnessed by a staff member, the incident should be reported to an administrator as soon as possible. If a student or parent reports that a child was bullied, or if a staff member witnesses an act of bullying, the incident should be reported to an administrator as soon as possible. Staff members are expected to supervise and monitor all students while accessing online computer networks and the Internet. Inappropriate behavior is be stopped and reported for possible disciplinary action. SECTION 8: CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES 8.01 Lesson Plans All teachers are expected to maintain a lesson plan book that will be kept readily available in the classroom during instructional times. Weekly plans are to be completed and updated during the week as needed. Lesson plans will contain specific objectives, activities and specific references to instructional materials. Daily objectives must be posted, reviewed and visible for students and guests to see. Periodically, the administrators will request to see lesson plan books. If a principal has concerns about a teacher’s lesson planning or if a teacher is on a growth or improvement plan, the teacher can be required to submit lesson plans on a regular basis to the principal. 8.02 Substitute Teacher Procedures At the beginning of the school year each teacher will prepare a substitute teacher folder which will be kept in the office. Please review and update your folder periodically throughout the year. Teachers who have taken their lesson plan book home prior to an absence are responsible for getting plans to school for the substitute to use before the school day begins. 8.03 Textbooks, Instructional Materials and Equipment Please assign consumable and non-consumable texts to students according to school policy. Nonconsumable texts will be assigned via the Destiny system. Students are responsible for care of the books issued to them. Fees will be collected to replace lost or damaged books. Reading books used for daily instruction are not to be taken home on a routine basis. However, they may be taken home at the request of parents or when there is a specific reason to do so. Most textbooks are kept in the classroom. Teachers are expected to have a copy of all teachers’ manuals and resource kits needed for instruction. Manuals and kits will be issued to teachers at the beginning of the school year. Teachers are responsible for caring for manuals and kits issued to them. 8.04 Communication with Parents 51 Teachers are expected to communicate regularly with parents. All communications with parents are to be professional in nature. Staff will obtain authorization from the principal for all formal communications with groups of parents prior to distribution. The electronic grade book is another form of parent communication. All teachers of courses in grades six through twelve are expected to use the electronic grade book so that parents and students can track ongoing progress in each of their courses. 8.05 Art/Music/Physical Education Art 7:55-8:55 9:00-9:45 9:50-10:50 10:50-11:35 11:35-12:15 12:15-1:15 1:20-2:20 A 23 7 16 Lunch Prep 12 Middle School B 26 3 17 Lunch Prep 27 Middle School C 24 6 13(9:50-10:35) Lunch Prep 11 Middle School D 25 7 16 Lunch Prep 12 Middle School E 26 3 17 Lunch Prep 27 Middle School F 22 6 13(9:50-10:35) Lunch Prep 11 Middle School 52 Music 7:55-8:35 8:40-9:20 9:25-10:05 10:05-10:45 10:45-11:15 11:15-11:45 11:45-12:30 12:35-1:20 1:20-2:20 A 26 3 17 27 MS Lunch duty Prep Lunch Band Middle School B 24 6 13 11 MS Lunch duty C 25 7 16 12 MS Lunch duty D 26 3 17 27 MS Lunch duty E 22 6 13 11 MS Lunch duty F 23 7 16 12 MS Lunch duty Prep Lunch Band Middle School Prep Lunch Band Middle School Prep Lunch Band Middle School Prep Lunch Band Middle School Prep Lunch Band Middle School A 24 6 13 Lunch set up/MS recess duty Prep Lunch B 25 7 16 C 26 3 17 Lunch set up/MS recess duty D 22 6 13 E 23 7 16 Lunch set up/MS recess duty F 26 3 17 Prep Lunch Prep Lunch Prep Lunch Prep Lunch Prep Lunch Gym 7:55-8:35 8:40-9:20 9:25-10:05 10:10-10:50 10:50-11:15 11:15-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:35-1:15 1:20-2:20 Lunch room duty 11 Middle School Lunch room duty 12 Middle School 27 Middle School Lunch room duty 11 Middle School 12 Middle School 27 Middle School Library A B C D E Week 1- 23 22 23 24 7:55-8:55 22 23 24 25 Week 2- 22 25 4th/5th grade has library twice one week, once the next-rotating weeks 1 and 2 Middle Middle Middle School Middle Middle School 12:40-1:20 School School School **All other classrooms sign up for days/times for Library F 25 24 Middle School 53 8.06 Collection of Money Teachers are to collect money from students only for authorized purposes (i.e. lunch, school supply orders, book club orders, and approved field trips). Please keep accurate records of money collected. Staff members are responsible for the safety of all money collected. Therefore, keep money in a secure classroom location and turn it in to the office at your earliest opportunity. Do not keep money overnight in your classroom. A safe is available in the school office for storage of money. Please see the secretary for a receipt to record the amount of cash you are turning into the office. All money collected from students is to be turned in to the office along with a completed cash receipt form. A school check will be issued to the vendor. Teachers are not to use their personal checking account or cash to pay for vendor materials or services. Checks from parents should be made out to the school, not to the teacher. Receipts are to be provided to students for large sums of money. Forms are available in the office. Periodically, the Board of School Directors permits the collection of donations for charitable organizations (i.e. Combined Campaign). In such instances, major emphasis is placed on informing students of the nature and purpose of the services rendered by the organization. When voluntary contributions are received from students, they must be deposited in containers furnished for that purpose. No records may be kept of such contributions on either an individual or group basis. 8.07 Student Emergency Contact Cards At the start of each school year parents will fill out the “Student Emergency Contact Card.” This information will be added on the district database and the cards will be kept in the office. 8.08 Grading Policy and Course Syllabus At the beginning of each year/semester teachers will provide students and parents with a written course syllabus/class description and grading policy. This will also be provided to the principal. All teachers are expected to align their grading policies with standards-based grading practices. Standards-Based Grading: Collects evidence of student progress towards grade level standards Reflects what students know and can do Uses a proficiency based scoring system to record progress Uses a system of grading that looks at progress over time, new evidence replacing old evidence Holds students accountable to high standards Differentiates learning based on specific evidence of strengths and weaknesses Uses an electronic or paper grade book to provide feedback on standards, not points earned on activities The following traditional grading practices are removed as part of this reform effort: Grading all practice, first attempts, or homework and averaging them into final grades Including non-academic factors (behavior, attendance, participation) as grades and averaging them into final grades Grades will not be based on non completed work; nor should a zero be averaged in for blank spaces in a grade book 54 Allowing an average of all work completed to be the only deciding factor in a student’s grade Implementing Standards-based Grading Practices creates a system based on success for all students by: Challenging all students to achieve grade level standards Allowing for multiple ways for students to show what they know and can do Allowing regular and special education teachers to work together to support all students as they achieve high standards Documenting gaps in instruction for teachers and students 8.09 Student Seating Plan Seating charts or plans are to be maintained for all classes and kept with the lesson plan book for substitute teacher use. 8.10 Daily Schedule, Class Period Agenda Daily classroom schedules, objectives, agendas must be posted, reviewed and visible for students and guests to see. 8.11 Homework Policy Homework is an important part of the learning process that should be viewed as an opportunity for students to practice new skills and reinforce classroom lessons. Most homework is a formative assessment which should not be graded, but rather should receive feedback and provide information for the teacher as subsequent lessons are planned. Some extended projects may be more summative in nature and will receive a grade or proficiency level feedback. Teachers will notify parents in writing about their classroom homework policy and procedures. Teachers must provide a copy of their homework policy letter to the principal within the first two weeks of school. Homework is to provide practice, reinforcement and extension of the school instructional program and is designed so that students will experience success in completing it. 8.12 Final Exams At the high school level, a final exam schedule will be distributed approximately one week before the end of each semester. Make-up and exemption policies will also be provided to teachers. Final exams extend over three school days. Each exam period is 75 minutes in length. Students are required to attend only during the periods of exams in which the student is involved. Time is also allocated during the workday for exam correction. Exams are to be of a written, oral, and/or performance nature as determined by the teacher with the approval of the principal following involvement of the department chairperson. Final exams are given a weight of 25 percent of the final course grade. Three weeks before the semester exams, teachers are to file with the principal a copy of the written exams or plan for oral or performance exams. A copy of the exams or plans for the exams is kept on file for one year. 8.13 Movies and Videos Elementary 55 School personnel are reminded that only “G” rated films should be shown at the elementary school level. Also, during the instructional day, only educational videos should be used. Middle/High All videos shown during the school day must have a clear relationship to the curriculum content and goals. If a teacher shows a film with a rating of PG-13, permission of parents must be granted through a signed permission slip. The permission slip will include the name of the movie, a description, its contents, and how it relates to the curriculum. 8.14 Food and Beverage With the exception of birthday and party treats, students should not bring food to school unless expressly directed by their classroom teacher. All treats should be healthy. Soda is not permitted in school. SECTION 9: STUDENT RECORDS 9.01 Progress Reports and Report Cards Reference: Administrative Policy 7.35 Progress reports will be provided to parents of elementary and K-8 students six times a year, including three interim reports and three standards-based report cards. Standards-based reports: Only standards assessed during the mark period will be given a performance level. Students will receive a final grade at the end of the school year in the form of a final performance level in each subject area. Interim reports will indicate if achievement is at grade level for all students in grades K3-8. Parents of students in grades K3-8 will be notified in January and March if their children are in danger of being retained in their grade level for the following year. Progress reports will be provided to parents of traditional middle and high school students based on the school’s course schedule. High school teachers will notify parents at the half-way point of a course if their child is in danger of failing. 9.02 Access to Student Records Reference: Administrative Policy 8.42 Access to student records and personally identifiable information regarding students is governed by both federal and state law. The purpose of the laws is to allow broad access to records by parents and restrictive access by third parties. Please refer parents who wish to review the contents of their child’s cumulative folder to the office. Refer all requests for information from other parties to the principal. 56 9.03 Cumulative Records Elementary Teachers will receive cumulative folders for all students assigned to their class. These folders are to be kept in the teacher’s file drawer, or other secure and confidential location. Contents should be organized at all times. Information on the front cover should be kept up to date, including parent conferences. At the end of the year the folders are to be cleaned of all extraneous materials. Cumulative folders are the responsibility of the classroom teacher. No one should remove a folder from a classroom without signing-out on the orange audit card. The card should then be left behind in place of the folder to track its whereabouts. Middle/High Cumulative folders for all students are kept in the main office. Teachers are encouraged to review the cumulative folders for their students. Cumulative folder information is to be kept in a secure and confidential manner. Cumulative folders are not to be removed from the office or the school. 9.04 Home Reports and Parent Contacts All teachers are expected to maintain communication with parents regarding student progress. In particular, parents must be notified in a timely manner prior to issuing a failing grade. SECTION 10: SPECIAL EDUCATION Reference: Administrative Policy 7.13 10.01 Special Education Needs Referral Procedure Students between the ages of 0 and 21 who have not graduated from high school and live in the city of Milwaukee can be referred for diagnosis of special education needs. It is expected that educational interventions will occur prior to initiating a referral. One of these interventions is the Collaborative Support Team (CST) which consists of an administrator, supportive services personnel, as needed, classroom teacher and the parent. This team meets as needed to identify and plan interventions for students with whom the teacher has concerns about the classroom/school functioning. Please contact an administrator or the school psychologist if you have a concern. Referrals for special education are made through the building coordinator. All special education referrals should be given to the school psychologist. Forms for referrals are in the office. 10.02 Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffing and meetings Administrative Policy 7.41 Individual Education Plan (IEP) Meetings are conducted by the IEP teacher. Teachers are expected to attend the meetings to provide specific information regarding academic, behavior, social and speech/language performance. Members of the IEP team are responsible for making a decision regarding the student based upon criteria. 57 Placement of students is the responsibility of the team. Parent permission for placement must be obtained. Placement is based on the IEP that is developed. Any questions regarding placement of students who have been found to have Special Education needs are to be directed to the building coordinator or the principal. 10.03 Students Protected under Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that no otherwise qualified individual with disabilities be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of district programs and services solely because of his/her disability, or be subjected to discrimination within MPS. MPS provides free, appropriate, public education to each qualified child with a disability within the city of Milwaukee regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Students recognized as having a limitation in a major life activity may be eligible to receive necessary school accommodations. 10.04 Special Education Master Calendar The special education calendar is maintained on Microsoft Outlook. Amy Jaap maintains the calendar. All staff who need access to the calendar should contact Ms. Jaap. 10.05 Collaborative Support Team Consisting of administrators, support services staff members, and teachers, this team meets periodically to identify and plan interventions for students with educational needs. Contact the principal or building coordinator if you have a student who has educational needs. Educational needs are categorized as “special” or “non-special.” 10.06 Special Education Students Disciplinary Guidelines Students with disabilities, including special education eligible and Section 504 qualified students, and students in the referral process, are subject to disciplinary procedures. Discipline of these students is governed by procedural due process requirements in order to guarantee access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Schools are obliged to accurately record the number of days of removal for disciplinary reasons including: suspensions, bus suspensions (without alternate transportation), half-days, and early releases. Schools are not allowed to implement “informal” suspensions – with or without parental consent. Each school is required to maintain disciplinary removal calendars for tracking these days. Functional behavior assessment and behavioral intervention plan When a child with a disability exhibits severe behavioral difficulties, schools have a responsibility to focus on positive and proactive approaches (e.g. functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan) rather than relying solely on exclusionary practices (e.g. suspensions and removals). A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) refers to a school based team that meets in an attempt to examine the child’s problem behaviors to figure out when, where and why they are occurring. A behavior intervention plan (BIP) provides the school with an action plan so that when the problem behavior occurs, teachers and others will know how to respond. School suspensions, expulsions, or disciplinary removals If a student with a disability is suspended or removed for disciplinary reasons, school administrators should follow the same due process procedures that are established for all students. Though there is no statutory limit on the number of days that a child with a disability may be removed for disciplinary reasons or suspended over the course of a year, students with disabilities have specific additional rights at the time of the eleventh day. For 58 example, the school is obligated to provide educational services to children who are suspended more than (10) ten days while the student is out of school The provision of educational services beyond the tenth day of disciplinary removal must be documented for special education students. There is no obligation to provide services for Section 504/ADA students beyond the tenth day of disciplinary removal. Before the school may suspend any special education student for a day of removal past the tenth day, the school must first determine if the proposed suspension will be a change of placement. If it will not be change of placement, the school may suspend. If the district is considering a Central Services hearing, suspension or expulsion of a child with a disability that would constitute a change in placement, the school must schedule an IEP team or Section 504/ ADA meeting to conduct a manifestation determination. A manifestation determination establishes whether the behavior that prompted the disciplinary action is linked to the child’s disability. Because the manifestation determination is conducted in a context of an IEP or Section 504/ADA team meeting, parents have the right to request a due process hearing if they disagree. 10.07 Seclusion and Restraint Reference: Wisconsin Act 125 School staff must follow state law in regard to the use of seclusion and physical restraint of all students, with additional safeguards for students with disabilities. Physical restraint and seclusion are prohibited unless the student’s behavior represents a clear risk to the physical safety of the student or to others and it is the least restrictive intervention feasible. Physical restraint can only be used when there are no medical contraindications and the degree of force is only what is necessary to resolve the risk. Only trained individuals may use safe maneuvers that do not endanger the student’s head, chest, neck, back or abdomen. Students in seclusion must be constantly supervised, have access to the bathroom, drinking water, medications and school meals. The room used for seclusion must be free of objects that may cause injury and it may not be locked. Each school must have at least one staff member who has received training in physical restraint and records must be kept about the length of validity of the training. The school administrator must be notified as soon as possible that seclusion and/ or physical restraint was used. IEP Requirements o If an IEP team determines that the use of seclusion or restraint may be necessary, appropriate positive interventions and supports based on a functional behavioral assessment must be included and it must be clearly stated that the use of seclusion and/or restraint may be used. o If a student with an IEP requires seclusion and/or restraint that has not been anticipated by the IEP team, the team must meet as soon as possible to review and revise the IEP. SECTION 11: SPECIAL EVENTS 11.01 Open House An Open House will be held each semester. Teacher attendance at Open House is required. Dates, to be determined by the principal and procedures will be discussed at staff meetings before the Open House. Communication with parents and guests during an Open House is general. Please ask parents who request specific information regarding their student’s progress to schedule an individual conference time at another date. 59 11.02 Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Conferences are held each semester. Conference dates, to be determined by the principal in consultation with parents and staff members, are indicated on the school calendar. During conferences teachers are to provide parents with detailed information about their child’s progress in academic and social/behavioral areas. Work samples are to be shared with parents. Suggestions for parents’ involvement are to be discussed. Parent conferences (in person or using the telephone) are to be scheduled throughout the school year when there is a need to discuss student’s achievement or behavioral status. Conferences requested by parents are to be scheduled in a timely manner. 11.03 Completion/Graduation Dates and times for Graduation/Completion exercises will be scheduled and posted. Administrators, teachers, parents, and students will be involved in planning and supervising the activity. Students are considered for promotion based on classroom assessments, attendance, teacher recommendation and the results of the state assessment. Students failing to meet the necessary requirements are referred to summer school. SECTION 12: PERFORMANCE EVALUATION* 12.01 Educator Effectiveness Process for Teachers Note: Please refer to the 2014-15 Educator Effectiveness System Guide. 12.02 Evaluations of Other Staff Members The principal is responsible for providing a continuous and effective employee evaluation process that focuses on professional development and individual growth. Evaluations will be based on job performance. The immediate supervisor and other administrators in the District will be responsible for evaluating performance. SECTION 13: TECHNOLOGY 13.01 MPS Acceptable Use Policy All MPS staff members are required to fill out an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form to gain access to the Internet and email. AUPs are renewed yearly. Any non-MPS staff person requesting access to the Internet or email through MPS must complete this form and send it to the Division of Technology – Security Administration, or FAX it to 475-8015. All MPS staff members must have a signed AUP form on file. The AUP form can be found on the MPS Homepage. The AUP generally states that your access to the Internet through the MPS network cannot be used for the following unacceptable reasons: • Inappropriate or illegal activities • Political, commercial or financial gain • Intentional disruption of services 60 Under no circumstances should a user share his or her ID and password. A violation of the Acceptable Use Policy can result in suspension or revocation of Internet, email or network access and disciplinary and/or legal action. 13.02 Network Printing With very few exceptions, only one copy of material should be printed on any school printer. Additional copies should be made on the copy machines. School printers should only be used for academic purposes. 13.03 MPS Electronic Attendance System The school administrator will provide staff members with instructions for use of the MPS Electronic Attendance System. All teachers are to enter attendance directly into the district’s electronic student information system. Teachers only enter “ABSENT NO EXCUSE” for students not present in their classroom. Once attendance is entered for the day or period, the office staff is responsible for changes to the system throughout the day based on late arrival, early dismissal, or phone and/or written notification of excuse. 13.04 MPS Electronic Grade book System The school administrator will provide staff members with instructions for use of the MPS electronic grade book system. All staff members who teach students in grades six through twelve are mandated to use the electronic grade book for all courses. 13.05 MPS Voicemail System The school administrator will provide staff members with instructions for use of the MPS Electronic Voicemail System. SECTION 14: 14.01 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Advisor/Coach Expectations It is the expectation that all advisors and coaches will act in accordance with all school policy and procedures. 14.02 Extra-curricular Transportation procedures Extra-curricular transportation will be arranged with the CLC office. 14.03 Extra-curricular Safety procedures Extra-curricular safety procedures should be developed in accordance with school policy and procedures. 14.04 Eligibility Requirements To compete in interscholastic extracurricular activities, athletics, or academics, third- or fourth-year high-school student must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade-point average. First- and second year high-school students must 61 meet the WIAA eligibility requirements, which require that a student receive no more than one failing grade in the most recent grade reporting period. The eligibility requirements shall not apply to intra-school activities such as clubs, organizations, and related groups. 62
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