New Business 04/26/10 First Reading of Policies o 806 Policy 803 806 CRISIS PLAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to assure development of plans to provide direction to school employees and students when faced with emergency situations. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The superintendent shall be responsible for directing the development of a comprehensive Crisis Plan, which will serve as a guide for employees, students and parents. . PROVISIONS OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN A Crisis Plan shall be reviewed and approved annually by the School Board. The Crisis Plan shall conform to state and federal laws, Minnesota Department of Education rules, and guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Services. The provisions of the Crisis Plan shall be compatible with those of the local municipalities in which the school district is located. Appropriate officials from the local municipalities shall be requested to review and comment on the Emergency Plan during the development process. The Crisis Plan shall address, but not be limited to the following emergency situations: Fire Bomb threat Threats with weapons Demonstrations Natural disaster Hazardous material accident In the event of a National Emergency, School Officials shall cooperate with Local, Regional and National authorities
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CRISIS PLAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to assure development of plans to provide direction to school employees and students when faced with emergency situations.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The superintendent shall be responsible for directing the development of a comprehensive Crisis Plan, which will serve as a guide for employees, students and parents. .
PROVISIONS OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN
A Crisis Plan shall be reviewed and approved annually by the School Board.
The Crisis Plan shall conform to state and federal laws, Minnesota Department of Education rules, and guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Services.
The provisions of the Crisis Plan shall be compatible with those of the local municipalities in which the school district is located. Appropriate officials from the local municipalities shall be requested to review and comment on the Emergency Plan during the development process.
The Crisis Plan shall address, but not be limited to the following emergency situations:
FireBomb threatThreats with weaponsDemonstrationsNatural disasterHazardous material accident
In the event of a National Emergency, School Officials shall cooperate with Local, Regional and National authorities
Employees shall receive a copy of the Crisis Plan for the building in which they work and shall receive in-service training annually on plan implementation.
Students shall receive specific instruction on plan implementation, and shall participate in a required number of drill and practice sessions throughout the school year.
Parents shall be made aware of the Crisis Plan.
WARNING SYSTEMS
The school district shall maintain a warning system designed to inform students, employees, and visitors in the facilities of an emergency. This system shall be maintained on a regular basis under the maintenance plan for all school district buildings.
It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to inform students and employees of the system and the means by which the system is used to identify the specific type of emergency involved.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
The superintendent or his/her designee is empowered to close the schools or to dismiss them early in event of hazardous weather or other emergencies, which threaten the safety or health of students or staff members.Parents, students, and staff members shall be informed early in each school year how they shall be notified in event of emergency closings or early dismissals.
Legal References: 42 U.S.C. § 5121 et. seq. (Disaster relief and emergency assistance) Minn. Stat. Ch. 12 (Emergency Services) Minn. Rules 3530.4400 to 3530.4700 (Civil defense: school districts)
The purpose of this Model Crisis Management Policy is to act as a guide for school district and building administrators, school employees, students, school board members, and community members to address a wide range of potential crisis situations in the school district. For purposes of this Policy, the term, “school districts,” shall include charter schools. The step-by-step procedures suggested by this Policy will provide guidance to each school building in drafting crisis management plans to coordinate protective actions prior to, during, and after any type of emergency or potential crisis situation. Each school district should develop tailored building-specific crisis management plans for each school building in the school district, and sections or procedures may be added or deleted in those crisis management plans based on building needs.
The school district will, to the extent possible, engage in ongoing emergency planning within the school district and with first responders and other relevant community organizations. The school district will ensure that relevant first responders in the community have access to their building-specific crisis management plans and will provide training to school district staff to enable them to act appropriately in the event of a crisis.
II. GENERAL INFORMATIONA. The Policy and Plans
The school district’s Crisis Management Policy has been created in consultation with local community response agencies and other appropriate individuals and groups that would likely be involved in the event of a school emergency. It is designed so that each building administrator can tailor a building-specific crisis management plan to meet that building’s specific situation and needs.
The school district’s administration and/or the administration of each building shall present tailored building-specific crisis management plans to the school board for review and approval. The building-specific crisis management plans will include general crisis procedures and crisis-specific procedures. Upon approval by the school board, such crisis management plans shall be an addendum to this Crisis Management Policy. This Policy and the plans will be maintained and updated on an annual basis.
B. Elements of the District Crisis Management Policy
1. General Crisis Procedures. The Crisis Management Policy includes general crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation, building evacuation, campus evacuation, and sheltering. The Policy designates the individual(s) who will determine when these actions will be taken. These district-wide procedures may be modified by building administrators when creating their building-specific crisis management plans. A communication system will be in place to enable the designated individual to be contacted at all times in the event of a potential crisis, setting forth the method to contact the designated individual, the provision of at least two designees when the contact person is unavailable, and the method to convey contact information to the appropriate staff persons. The alternative designees may include members of the emergency response team. A secondary method of communication should be included in the plan for use when the primary method of communication is inoperable. Each building in the school district will have access to a copy of the Emergency Planning and Procedures Guide for Schools to assist in the development of building-specific crisis management plans. Finally, all general crisis procedures will address specific procedures for children with special needs such as physical, sensory, motor, developmental, and mental health challenges.a. Lock-Down Procedures. Lock-down procedures will be used in situations where
harm may result to persons inside the school building, such as a shooting, hostage incident, intruder, trespass, disturbance, or when determined to be necessary by the building administrator or his or her designee. The building administrator or designee will announce the lock-down over the public address system or other designated system. Code words will not be used. Provisions for emergency evacuation will be maintained even in the event of a lock-down. Each building administrator will submit lock-down procedures for their building as part of the building-specific crisis management plan.
b. Evacuation Procedures. Evacuations of classrooms and buildings shall be implemented at the discretion of the building administrator or his or her designee. Each building’s crisis management plan will include procedures for transporting students and staff a safe distance from harm to a designated safe area until released by the building administrator or designee. Safe areas may change based upon the specific emergency situation. The evacuation procedures should include specific procedures for children with special needs, including children with limited mobility (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc.), visual impairments, hearing impairments, and other sensory, developmental, or mental health needs. The evacuation procedures should also address transporting necessary medications for students that take medications during the school day.
c. Sheltering Procedures. Sheltering provides refuge for students, staff, and visitors within the school building during an emergency. Shelters are safe areas that maximize the safety of inhabitants. Safe areas may change based upon the specific emergency. The building administrator or his or her designee will announce the need for sheltering over the public address system or other designated system. Each building administrator will submit sheltering procedures for his or her building as part of the building-specific crisis management plan.
2. Crisis-Specific Procedures. The Crisis Management Policy includes crisis-specific procedures for crisis situations that may occur during the school day or at school-sponsored events and functions. These district-wide procedures are designed to enable building administrators to tailor response procedures when creating building-specific crisis management plans.
3. School Emergency Response Teamsa. Composition. The building administrator in each school building will select a
school emergency response team that will be trained to respond to emergency situations. All school emergency response team members will receive on-going
training to carry out the building’s crisis management plans and will have knowledge of procedures, evacuation routes, and safe areas. For purposes of student safety and accountability, to the extent possible, school emergency response team members will not have direct responsibility for the supervision of students. Team members must be willing to be actively involved in the resolution of crises and be available to assist in any crisis situation as deemed necessary by the building administrator. Each building will maintain a current list of school emergency response team members which will be updated annually. The building administrator, and his or her alternative designees, will know the location of that list in the event of a school emergency. A copy of the list will be kept on file in the school district office, or in a secondary location in single building school districts.
b. Leaders . The building administrator or his or her designee will serve as the leader of the school emergency response team and will be the primary contact for emergency response officials. In the event the primary designee is unavailable, the designee list should include more than one alternative designee and may include members of the emergency response team. When emergency response officials are present, they may elect to take command and control of the crisis. It is critical in this situation that school officials assume a resource role and be available as necessary to emergency response officials.
III. PREPARATION BEFORE AN EMERGENCYA. Communication
1. District Employees. Teachers generally have the most direct contact with students on a day-to-day basis. As a result, they must be aware of their role in responding to crisis situations. This also applies to non-teaching school personnel who have direct contact with students. All staff shall be aware of the school district’s Crisis Management Policy and their own building’s crisis management plan. Each school’s building-specific crisis management plan shall include the method and dates of dissemination of the plan to its staff. Employees will receive a copy of the relevant building-specific crisis management plans and shall receive periodic training on plan implementation.
2. Students and Parents. Students and parents shall be made aware of the school district’s Crisis Management Policy and relevant tailored crisis management plans for each school building. Each school district’s building-specific crisis management plan shall set forth how students and parents are made aware of the district and school-specific plans. Students shall receive specific instruction on plan implementation and shall participate in a required number of drills and practice sessions throughout the school year.
B. Planning and Preparing for Fire1. Designate a safe area at least 50 feet away from the building to enable students and staff to
evacuate. The safe area should not interfere with emergency responders or responding vehicles and should not be in an area where evacuated persons are exposed to any products of combustion.
2. Each building’s facility diagram and site plan shall be available in appropriate areas of the building and shall identify the most direct evacuation routes to the designated safe areas both inside and outside of the building. The facility diagram and site plan must identify the location of the fire alarm control panel, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, hoses, water spigots, and utility shut offs.
3. Teachers and staff will receive training on the location of the primary emergency evacuation routes and alternate routes from various points in the building. During fire drills, students and staff will practice evacuations using primary evacuation routes and alternate routes.
4. Certain employees, such as those who work in hazardous areas in the building, will receive training on the locations and proper use of fire extinguishers and protective clothing and equipment.
5. Fire drills will be conducted periodically without warning at various times of the day and under different circumstances, e.g., lunchtime, recess, and during assemblies. State law requires a minimum of five fire drills each school year, consistent with Minn. Stat. § 299F.30. See Minn. Stat. § 121A.035.
6. A record of fire drills conducted at the building will be maintained in the building administrator’s office.
7. The school district will have prearranged sites for emergency sheltering and transportation as needed.
8. The school district will determine which staff will remain in the building to perform essential functions if safe to do so (e.g., switchboard, building engineer, etc.). The school district also will designate an administrator or his or her designee to meet local fire or law enforcement agents upon their arrival.
C. Facility Diagrams and Site PlansAll school buildings will have a facility diagram and site plan that includes the location of primary and secondary evacuation routes, exits, designated safe areas inside and outside of the building, and the location of fire alarm control panel, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, hoses, water spigots, and utility shut offs. All facility diagrams and site plans will be regularly updated and whenever a major change is made to a building. Facility diagrams and site plans will be available in the office of the building administrator and in other appropriate areas and will be easily accessible and on file in the school district office. Facility diagrams and site plans will be provided to first responders, such as fire and law enforcement personnel. For single building school districts, such as charter schools, a secondary location for the diagrams and site plans will be included in the district’s Crisis Management Policy and may include filing documents with a charter school sponsor, or compiling facility diagrams and site plans on a CD-Rom and distributing copies to first responders or sharing the documents with first responders during the crisis planning process.
D. Emergency Telephone NumbersEach building will maintain a current list of emergency telephone numbers and the names and addresses of local, county, and state personnel who may be involved in a crisis situation. The list will include telephone numbers for local police, fire, ambulance, hospital, the Poison Control Center, county and state emergency management agencies, local public works departments, local utility companies, the public health nurse, mental health/suicide hotlines, and the county welfare agency. A copy of this list will be kept on file in the school district office, or at a secondary location for single building school districts, and updated annually.
School district employees will receive training on how to make emergency contacts, including 911 calls, when the school district’s main telephone number and location is electronically conveyed to emergency personnel instead of the specific building in need of emergency services.
School district plans will set forth a process to internally communicate an emergency, using telephones in classrooms, intercom systems, or two-way radios, as well as the procedure to enable the staff to rapidly convey emergency information to a building designee. Each plan will identify a primary and secondary method of communication for both internal and secondary use. It is recommended that the plan include several methods of communication because computers, intercoms, telephones, and cell phones may not be operational or may be dangerous to use during an emergency.
E. Warning SystemsThe school district shall maintain a warning system designed to inform students, staff, and visitors of a crisis or emergency. This system shall be maintained on a regular basis under the maintenance plan for all school buildings.
It shall be the responsibility of the building administrator to inform students and employees of the warning system and the means by which the system is used to identify a specific crisis or emergency situation. Each school’s building-specific crisis management plan will include the
method and frequency of dissemination of the warning system information to students and employees.
F. Early School Closure ProceduresThe superintendent will make decisions about closing school or buildings as early in the day as possible. The early school closure procedures will set forth the criteria for early school closure (e.g., weather-related, utility failure, or a crisis situation), will specify how closure decisions will be communicated to staff, students, families, and the school community (designated broadcast media, local authorities, e-mail, or district or school building web sites), and will discuss the factors to be considered in closing and reopening a school or building.
Early school closure procedures also will include a reminder to parents and guardians to listen to designated local radio and TV stations for school closing announcements, where possible.
G. Media ProceduresThe superintendent has the authority and discretion to notify parents or guardians and the school community in the event of a crisis or early school closure. The superintendent will designate a spokesperson who will notify the media in the event of a crisis or early school closure. The spokesperson shall receive training to ensure that the district is in strict compliance with federal and state law relative to the release of private data when conveying information to the media.
H. Grief-Counseling ProceduresGrief-counseling procedures will set forth the procedure for initiating grief-counseling plans. The procedures will utilize available resources including the school psychologist, counselor, community grief counselors, or others in the community. Grief-counseling procedures will be used whenever the superintendent or the building administrator determines it to be necessary, such as after an assault, a hostage situation, shooting, or suicide. The grief-counseling procedures shall include the following steps:1. Administrator will meet with relevant persons, including school psychologists and
counselors, to determine the level of intervention needed for students and staff.2. Designate specific rooms as private counseling areas.3. Escort siblings and close friends of any victims as well as others in need of emotional
support to the counseling areas.4. Prohibit media from interviewing or questioning students or staff.5. Provide follow-up services to students and staff who receive counseling.6. Resume normal school routines as soon as possible.
IV. SAMPLE PROCEDURES INCLUDED IN THIS POLICYSample procedures for the various hazards/emergencies listed below are attached to this Policy for use when drafting specific crisis management plans. After approval by the school board, an adopted procedure will become an addendum to the Crisis Management Policy.A. FireB. Hazardous MaterialsC. Severe Weather: Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm/FloodingD. Medical EmergencyE. Fight/DisturbanceF. AssaultG. IntruderH. WeaponsI. ShootingJ. HostageK. Bomb ThreatL. Chemical or Biological ThreatM. Checklist for Telephone ThreatsN. DemonstrationO. SuicideP. Lock-down Procedures
Q. Shelter-In-Place ProceduresR. Evacuation/RelocationS. Media ProceduresT. Post-Crisis ProceduresU. School Emergency Response TeamV. Emergency Phone NumbersW. Highly Contagious Serious Illness or Pandemic Flu
V. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURESA. Chemical Accidents
Procedures for reporting chemical accidents shall be posted at key locations such as chemistry labs, art rooms, swimming pool areas, and janitorial closets.
B. VisitorsThe school district shall implement procedures mandating visitor sign in and visitors in school buildings. See MSBA/MASA Model Policy 903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites).
The school district shall implement procedures to minimize outside entry into school buildings except at designated check-in points and assure that all doors are locked prior to and after regular building hours.
C. Student Victims of Criminal Offenses at or on School PropertyThe school district shall establish procedures allowing student victims of criminal offenses on school property the opportunity to transfer to another school within the school district.
D. Radiological Emergencies at Nuclear Generating Plants [OPTIONAL]School districts within a ten (10) mile radius of the Monticello or Prairie Island nuclear power plants will implement crisis plans in the event of an accident or incident at the power plant.
Questions relative to the creation or implementation of such plans will be directed to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. Ch. 12 (Emergency Management)Minn. Stat. § 121A.035 (Crisis Management Policy)Minn. Stat. § 121A.06 (Reports of Dangerous Weapon Incidents in School Zones)Minn. Stat. § 299F.30 (Fire Drill in School)Minn. Stat. § 609.605, Subd. 4 (Trespasses on School Property)Minn. Rules Ch. 7511 (Fire Safety)20 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. (Title IX)20 U.S.C. § 6301, et seq. (No Child Left Behind)20 U.S.C. § 7912 (Unsafe School Choice Option)42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq. (Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 407 (Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances)MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)MSBA/MASA Model Policy 501 (School Weapons Policy)MSBA/MASA Model Policy 506 (Student Discipline)MSBA/MASA Model Policy 532 (Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds)MSBA/MASA Model Policy 903 (Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites)
Approved: 01/21/87Revised: 10/24/94Revised: 04/28/97Revised: 03/22/99Revised: 06/07/04Revised: May 24, 2010
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STAFF TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
I. PURPOSEThe purpose of this policy is to set forth policies and guidelines for access to the school district computer system and acceptable use of the Internet.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICYThe New Prague School District provides technology resources to its students and staff for educational and administrative purposes. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence in the New Prague Schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication with the support and supervision of parents, teachers and support staff. The use of these technology resources is a privilege, not a right.
With access to computers and people all over the world comes the potential availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. The New Prague School District firmly believes that the value of information, interaction, and research capabilities available outweighs the possibility that users may obtain material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the district.
Proper behavior, as it relates to the use of technology, is no different than proper behavior in all other aspects of New Prague School’s activities. All users are expected to use the technology equipment and technology networks in a responsible, ethical and polite manner. This document is intended to clarify those expectations as they apply to computer and network usage and is consistent with district policy.
III. EMPLOYEE USE GUIDELINESThe Internet, an international network of networks, allows people to access networks and computers, including local, national and international resources such as libraries, government agencies, universities, K-12 schools, discussion groups, software, technical information, news and weather. Other technologies such as voicemail, copy machines and fax modems allow enhanced communication opportunities. A. The Internet, district computer networks, computer workstations and voicemail network, copy and
fax machines must be used responsibly, ethically and legally. Failure to adhere to district policies, regulations and guidelines for the use of computers, networks and the Internet will result in a revocation of access privileges or more.
B. The following actions will not be permitted:1. Using abusive language, including hate mail, harassment or discriminatory remarks;2. Deliberately accessing inappropriate websites that contain obscene material, including
reviewing, downloading, storing or printing files or messages that are obscene, vulgar or sexually explicit, or that use language that degrades others;
3. Copying or using anything as public without the permission of the author. (All communications and information accessible thought the Internet or other computer networks should be assumed to be private property.)
4. Maliciously attempting to harm or destroy data of another user, school or district networks, or the Internet, including uploading or creating viruses;
5. Using networks or technology equipment for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other laws;
6. Using networks for a commercial, political or profit-making enterprise, which may include fund raising for which no personal gain is involved; except as specifically agreed to with the district,
7. Using or accessing a file or an account owned by another user without their permission, or8. Deliberately distributing or downloading any material in such a manner that causes congestion
of networks.
C. Downloading software to District machines, which includes; software from home, shareware, freeware and purchased software is not acceptable and will not be supported by District Technology staff. All software needs to be approved through proper channels.
D. Downloading Files from the Internet – There is always a risk that downloaded software may pose a threat to District #721 computer systems. If an authorized user locates a file that they have a need to acquire, they are required to take the following precautions:1. Make sure the file is within the guidelines of district policies and regulations on acceptable use
of technology and2. Apply available approved virus scanning software on the file before the file is opened or
launched.IV. EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION OF STUDENT NETWORK USE
District 721 employees are responsible for supervising student use on the Internet.
1. All elementary school student use of the Internet is to be supervised except for use by a student who has turned in a copy of the Permission for Independent Student Access to the Internet.
2. When students use the Internet independently for school work, it is the teacher’s responsibility to make sure the students comply with guidelines on acceptable use of the Internet.
V. NETWORK, E-MAIL AND VOICEMAIL ETIQUETTEA. All network, e-mail and voicemail users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of
network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Be polite. Refrain from any abusive language. (District policies on harassment and
discrimination also apply to electronic communications.)2. Use appropriate language. Swearing, vulgarities and other similar use of language is not
acceptable.3. Do not send messages of a personal nature to groups of people, Schools and /or the entire
district (such as to sell a personal possession, look for a roommate, express personal opinions, conduct a personal survey, etc.)
4. Do not use e-mail, district computer or voicemail networks for commercial, profit-making, personal gain, political or political campaign purposes.
5. Do not send fraudulent, intimidating or anonymous messages.6. Do not participate in defamatory or other unprofessional attacks on individuals or
organizations.B. Security
1. Electronic mail (e-mail), voicemail and telecommunications are not to be used to share confidential information about students or other employees.
2. The networks and voicemail systems are a shared resource, which are the property of the District and as such, may be subject to district-authorized search to ensure the integrity of the networks and compliance with policies and laws. If there is reason to believe that there has been misuse of district resources, user accounts may be accessed by network administrators.
VI. PERSONAL USESchool computers, networks, Internet access, copy and fax machines are provided to support the educational mission of the school. They are to be used primarily for school-related purposes. Incidental personal use of school computer must not interfere with the employee’s job performance, must not violate any of the rules contained in this policy or the Student Acceptable Use Policy, and must not damage the school’s hardware, software or computer communications systems.
VII. SAFEGUARDING ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDSEmployees are responsible for safeguarding their own passwords. Each employee will be held responsible for the consequences of intentional or negligent disclosure of this information.
VIII. REPRESENTING PERSONAL VIEWS AS THOSE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Any e-mail sent from a school computer is likely to contain a return address identifying the school district. Thus, sending an e-mail from the school is analogous to an employee using school letterhead. Employees should be careful not to have their own statements mistakenly attributed to the district.
Adopted: 08/27/01Revised: 8/11/08Reviewed: May 26, 2010
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POLICY OF HEALTH AND SAFETYI. POLICY STATEMENT
The School Board is concerned with the health and safety of all individuals employed by District 721. Health and safety is a shared responsibility of the District and employees. Therefore, all employees of the District shall be held accountable to follow established health and safety standards or regulations such as those created by OSHA, District 721 or the State of Minnesota. The District shall develop, as needed, procedures to implement appropriate health and safety standards. When the District deems appropriate, health and safety in-service programs will be provided as well as the personal protective equipment that is needed by the employee in order for them to carry out their job duties in accordance with established health and safety standards.
The School District shall enforce a progressive discipline action plan with those employees who knowingly violate established health and safety standards. This plan will generally commence with a verbal warning and progress to the termination of employment if there is a continued violation of established health and safety standards.
However, the nature of the violation will be considered in determining the appropriate discipline action.
This policy shall not be retroactive but will be enforced from the date it is approved by the Board and thereafter.
The purpose of this policy is to recognize and provide guidelines in accordance with state law for parents who wish to have their children receive education in a home school that is an alternative to an accredited public or private school.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The Compulsory Attendance Law (Minn. Stat. § 120A.22) provides that the parent or guardian of a child is primarily responsible for assuring that the child acquires knowledge and skills that are essential for effective citizenship. (Minn. Stat. § 120A.22, Subd. 1).
III. CONDITIONS FOR HOME SCHOOLINGThe person in charge of a home school and the school district must provide instruction and meet the requirements specified in Minn. Stat. § 120A.22.
IV. IMMUNIZATIONThe parent of a home-schooled child shall submit statements as required by Minn. Stat. § 121A.15, Subds. 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the superintendent of the school district in which the child resides by October 1 of each school year. (Minn. Stat. § 121A.15.)
V. TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL, STANDARD TESTSUpon formal request as required by law, the school district will provide textbooks, individualized instructional materials and standardized tests and loan or provide them for use by a home-schooled child as provided in Minn. Stat. § 123B.42 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3540. The school district is not required to expend any amount for this purpose that exceeds the amount it receives pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 123B.40-123B.48 for this purpose. If curriculum has both physical and electronic components, the school district will, at the request of the student or the student’s parent or guardian, make the electronic component accessible to a resident student provided that the school district does not incur more than an incidental cost as a result of providing access electronically. A fee may be charged for any expenses beyond what the district receives in aid for this purpose.
VI. PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICESUpon formal request as required by law, the school district will provide pupil support services in the form of health services and counseling and guidance services to a home-schooled child as provided by Minn. Stat. § 123B.44 and Minn. Rules Chapter 3540. The school district is not required to expend an amount for any of these purposes that exceeds the amount it receives pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 123B.40 to 123B.48 for any of these purposes.
VII. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESResident pupils who receive instruction in a home school (where five or fewer students receive instruction) may fully participate in extracurricular activities of the school district on the same basis as other public school students (Minn. Stat. §§ 123B.36, Subd. 1 and 123B.49, Subd. 4).
VIII. SHARED TIME PROGRAMSEnrollment in class offerings of the school district.A. A home-schooled child who is a resident of the school district may enroll in classes in the school
district as a shared time pupil on the same basis as other nonpublic school students. The provisions of this policy shall not be determinative of whether the school district allows the enrollment of any pupils on a shared-time basis.
B. The school district may limit enrollment of shared-time pupils in such classes based on the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or school building. The school board and administration retain sole discretion and control over scheduling of all classes and assignment of shared time pupils to classes.
IX. OPTIONAL COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENTSA. Activities.
1. Minnesota State High School League sponsored activities (where six or more students receive instruction in the home school).A home school which is a member of the Minnesota State High School League may request that the school district enter into a cooperative sponsorship arrangement as provided in Minnesota State High School League Rule 403.00. The approval of such an arrangement shall be at the discretion of the school board.a. The home school must become a member of the Minnesota State High School League in
accordance with the rules of the Minnesota State High School League.b. The home school is solely responsible for any costs or fees associated with its application for
and/or subsequent membership in the Minnesota State High School League.
c. The home school is responsible for any and all costs associated with its participation in a cooperative sponsorship arrangement as well as any school district activity fees associated with the Minnesota State High School League activity.
2. Non-Minnesota State High School League activities where six or more students receive instruction in the home school). A home-schooled child may participate in non-Minnesota State High School League activities offered by the school district upon application and approval from the school board to participate in the activity and the payment of any activity fees associated with the activity. However home school students may not be charged higher activity fees than other public school students. An approval shall be granted at the discretion of the school board.
B. Transportation services.1. The school district may provide nonpublic non-regular transportation services to a home-schooled
child.2. The school board of the school district retains sole discretion and control and management of
scheduling routes, establishment of the location of bus stops, manner and method of transportation, control and discipline of school children, and any other matter relating to the provision of transportation services.
Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Month/Day/Year
I authorize the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension to disclose criminal history record information to the New Prague Public Schools pursuant to Minnesota Statute 123B.03 for the purpose of serving as a chaperone for an overnight field trip with this school district.
The expiration of this authorization shall be for a period no longer than one year from the date of my signature.
_____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Signature of Applicant Date
Office Use Only:$15.00 Fee PaidDate:R #
Payable to: MN BCA Address: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension CJIS – Records 1430 Maryland Ave E St. Paul, MN 55104-2400
Policy 610 Form F
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMED CONSENT FORMNew Prague Area Schools, ISD #721
Human Resources410 Central Avenue NorthNew Prague, MN 56071
You have applied for a position with New Prague Area Schools, New Prague, Minnesota. Under Minnesota State 123B.03, background checks must be completed on all individuals who are offered employment. Be advised that your employment with School District 721 is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will be performing the background check for the following background check crimes: child abuse crimes, murder, manslaughter, felony level assault or any assault crime committed against a minor, kidnapping, arson, criminal sexual conduct and prostitution-related crimes.
$15 check to BCASent:
The following named individual has made application with this agency for employment or volunteer:
Full Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________(please print) Last First Middle
Date of Birth: ___________________ Gender: ___male ___femaleMonth/Day/Year
Social Security: _________________________ (optional)
Have you ever been convicted of any crimes listed above in bold letters? ___yes ___no
If YES, please explain________________________________________________________________________________
I authorize the BCA to disclose any criminal history record information pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 123B.03 to New Prague Area Schools for the purpose of employment with this agency.
____________________________ ________________________Signature of Applicant Date
The expiration of this authorization shall be for a period no longer than one year from the date of my signature.
You have the following rights under this statute:
1. The right to be informed by New Prague Area Schools of the BCA's response to the background check and to obtain from the district a copy of the background check report;
2. The right to obtain from ISD 721 any record that forms the basis for the report;3. The right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report;4. The right to be informed by ISD 721 if your application to be employed with, volunteer with, or to continue as an
employee or volunteer has been denied because of the BCA's response.
If the results of the criminal background check do not satisfy the School District, the parties knowingly and voluntarily agree that no employment contract was ever created between the District and the above signed and this employment relationship with the School District shall cease immediately.
Approval of Student Handbooks – High School, Middle School and ElementaryStudent Handbook revisionsHigh School
2010-2011 Student Handbook Changes Change all references of the school year to 2010-2011
Mission, Vision, Core Values and GoalsMission: Our mission is to engage and support everyone in high levels of learning.Vision:
New Prague Area Schools will be a premier school district that models excellence and embraces the challenges of the 21st century. Core Values: Allocate time and support to best practice research and implementation Respect diverse thinking Model appropriate positive interactions Think globally Learn and apply supportive interactive technologiesGoals:New Prague Area Schools will maintain: High Academic Achievement Safe and Engaging Learning Environment. Fiscal Integrity of the Organization
Page 3- Enter New Calendar
Page 4-5- Update Staff List, Phone Extensions and E-Mail Addresses
Page 11 Parking- Line 2 - Parking $120.00 for the year/$40.00 per trimester- Line 5 - $120.00 to the New Prague High School- Add at the bottom of the page: New Prague High School in accordance with city ordinances does not
allow snowmobiles on school property.
Page 12 School Sponsored Student Publications- Add at the end: The high school administration reserves the right to approve or not approve senior
pictures placed in the yearbook.
Page 15 Schedules- Add at the end: When students register, they are required to take the classes they have registered for.
When students take classes that have an A and B to them, they must complete both classes unless there are unique circumstances to warrant a change.
Page 22 Investigations – Student Cooperation- Add as second sentence: Students will surrender any electronic devices to administration during the
course of an investigation. Students will participate and cooperate during any disciplinary hearings.
Page 22 Pictures/Video Taping- – Students are not allowed to take pictures or video taping of events within the school or on school
property unless it is part of a class project. Cameras, phones, or other electronic devices used to take pictures or film events will be confiscated and disciplinary action will occur.
Page 28 Hazing/Bullying- Add in Line 8 after messaging: sexting
Add New:
Page 29 Sexual Conduct, Consensual – Engaging in consensual sexual intercourse or sexual contact with another person including, but not limited to touching of the clothing covering a person’s intimate parts or removal of clothing covering a person’s intimate parts or clothing covering a person’s undergarments.Consequences:
Minimum – Suspension
Maximum - Expulsion
Middle School
NPMS Handbook Changes 2010-11
Mission, Vision, Core Values and Goals:Mission: Our mission is to engage and support everyone in high levels of learning.Vision: New Prague Area Schools will be a premier school district that models excellence and embraces the challenges of the 21st century. Core Values: Allocate time and support to best practice research and implementation Respect diverse thinking Model appropriate positive interactions Think globally Learn and apply supportive interactive technologiesGoals:New Prague Area Schools will maintain: High Academic Achievement Safe and Engaging Learning Environment. Fiscal Integrity of the Organization
pg. 2 Add new daily schedule
pg. 10 Add the following sentence under AttendanceIn accordance with the regulations of the State Department of Education and Minnesota Mandatory Attendance Law (MN. Stat.120A.22), students are required to be full time students and attend all assigned classes every day school is in session.
Elementary Schools
Mission, Vision, Core Values and GoalsMission: Our mission is to engage and support everyone in high levels of learning.Vision: New Prague Area Schools will be a premier school district that models excellence and embraces the challenges of the 21st century. Core Values: Allocate time and support to best practice research and implementation Respect diverse thinking Model appropriate positive interactions Think globally Learn and apply supportive interactive technologiesGoals:New Prague Area Schools will maintain: High Academic Achievement Safe and Engaging Learning Environment. Fiscal Integrity of the Organization
“Communication Devices” on page 3 of our current handbook.
Students are strongly discouraged from bringing electronic devices on the bus or to school.
Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, MP3 players, IPods, gaming devices
and ear/head sets. Students must have prior approval from the school office to bring any personal
electronic devices on the bus or to school. Personal electronic devices are not to be used by students
during the bus ride or school day. All personal devices must be stored in a student’s backpack and
in the student’s locker while the school day is in session. Students and their families assume all
responsibility for lost, stolen and/or damaged personal electronic devices brought to school.
Resolution calling for the Non-Renewal of secondary teachers
Regular School Board MeetingIndependent School District 721New Prague, Minnesota 56071District Office, Board Room
April 26, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
A. Consider non-renewal of teaching contracts.
1. It is recommended that the Board terminate the non-tenured contract of Kathryn Bundy, as per the resolution presented below:
Member ______________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION ANDNON-RENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OFKATHRYN BUNDY, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Kathryn Bundy is a probationary teacher in Independent School District 721;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 721, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §122A.40, subdivision 5(a), that the teaching contract of Kathryn Bundy, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 721, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2009-2010 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATIONAND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Bundy:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 721 held on April 26, 2010, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2010-2011 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. §122A.40, subd. 5(a).
You may officially request the School Board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. However, such request should be received within ten days after the receipt of this notice.
Yours very truly,SCHOOL BOARD OFINDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT NO. 721
____________________________________Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ____________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________
and the following voted against the same: ____________
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
2. It is recommended that the Board terminate the non-tenured contract of Stephanie Erickson, as per the resolution presented below:
Member ______________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION ANDNON-RENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF
STEPHANIE ERICKSON, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Stephanie Erickson is a probationary teacher in Independent School District 721;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 721, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §122A.40, subdivision 5(a), that the teaching contract of Stephanie Erickson, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 721, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2009-2010 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATION
AND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Erickson:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 721 held on April 26, 2010, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2010-2011 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. §122A.40, subd. 5(a).
You may officially request the School Board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. However, such request should be received within ten days after the receipt of this notice.
Yours very truly,SCHOOL BOARD OFINDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT NO. 721
____________________________________Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ____________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________
and the following voted against the same: ____________
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
3. It is recommended that the Board terminate the non-tenured contract of Abby Mogensen, as per the resolution presented below:
Member ______________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION ANDNON-RENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OFABBY MOGENSEN, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Abby Mogensen is a probationary teacher in Independent School District 721;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 721, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §122A.40, subdivision 5(a), that the teaching contract of Abby Mogensen, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 721, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2009-2010 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATIONAND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Mogensen:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 721 held on April 26, 2010, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2010-2011 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. §122A.40, subd. 5(a).
You may officially request the School Board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. However, such request should be received within ten days after the receipt of this notice.
Yours very truly,SCHOOL BOARD OFINDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT NO. 721
____________________________________Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ____________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________
and the following voted against the same: ____________
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
4. It is recommended that the Board terminate the non-tenured contract of Sarah Olson, as per the resolution presented below:
Member ______________introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION ANDNON-RENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF
SARAH OLSON, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Sarah Olson is a probationary teacher in Independent School District 721;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 721, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §122A.40, subdivision 5(a), that the teaching contract of Sarah Olson, a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 721, is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2009-2010 school year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF TERMINATIONAND NON-RENEWAL
Dear Ms. Olson:
You are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 721 held on April 26, 2010, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2010-2011 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. §122A.40, subd. 5(a).
You may officially request the School Board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. However, such request should be received within ten days after the receipt of this notice.
Yours very truly,SCHOOL BOARD OFINDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT NO. 721
____________________________________Clerk of the School Board
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ______________________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ____________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________
and the following voted against the same: ____________
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Approve bids for bread and Milk for 2010/11 school year.
