B&B HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK

revised May 1998

• I. SCHOOL CLOSINGS
• II. STUDENT ATTENDANCE, PROMOTION AND GRADUATION
• III. FOOD SERVICE
• IV. ACCIDENT INSURANCE (Not Athletic)
• V. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
• VI: CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
• VII. WEAPONS
• VIII. VEHICLE PARKING
• IX. DRUG FREE SCHOOLS POLICY
• X. TEXTBOOKS
• XI. LIBRARY REGULATIONS
• XII. TRANSPORTATION
• XIII. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
• XIV. AIDS AFFECTED STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL
• XV. DRILLS - FIRE & TORNADO
• XVI. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
• XVII. VANDALISM
• XVIII. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
• XIX. USE OF FACILITIES

ARTICLE I: SCHOOL CLOSINGS

SECTION 1. School Closing

(a) School Closing due to cold weather (road conditions)- WIBW-AM (580), WIBW-FM (97), WIBW-TV (CHANNEL 13) - Topeka, KNDY-AM (1570) & KNDY-FM (103.1) - Marysville, KNZA (104)- Hiawatha, and KMZA (92.1) Seneca will be requested to make announcements concerning U.S.D.#451 schools being closed or schedules changed due to weather conditions. Parents, students, and employees are advised to listen to one of the above stations when driving conditions become hazardous due to the weather.

(b) Hot Weather Policy - School will not be dismissed due to hot weather except in an extremely unusual situation. The superintendent should consult with the building principals and the board president prior to making any decision to close school.

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ARTICLE II: STUDENT ATTENDANCE, PROMOTION AND GRADUATION

SECTION 1. Absenteeism

Any child who is absent more than three consecutive days or five or more days in any semester without an excuse is declared truant. Students who are declared truant shall be reported to the SRS or the county attorney by the building principal. A child is inexcusably absent from school if he/she is absent from all or a significant part of a day without a valid excuse acceptable to the building principal.

College/Vo-Tech Visitations: A student may be allowed two (2) college/vo-tech visitations that will not be counted as absent on their perfect attendance record, provided arrangements have been made through the high school counselor prior to the visitation. A make-up assignment slip must be acquired one (1) day prior to the visitation day and all missed assignments must be made up. Vo-tech visits may be made during a students junior year. College visits should be made during a students senior year.

Make Up Assignments-Non School Related Absences: When a student in grades 7-12 is absent from school, he or she must present to the principal a signed note, personal message or phone call from the parent, stating the reason for the absences from school. (The students in grades K-6 are to report directly to their classroom teacher.) The student will then be given a permit to return to class and obtain the make-up assignment from each classroom teacher. The student will be given two school days to complete the assignments for each school day missed. Students are responsible for listing class assignments. Assignments that are not made up will result in the recording of a failing grade. The Make-up Report-Admit form shall be returned to the office when each classroom teacher has signed the form. Students with overdue make-up slips may be issued a detention notice.

Make Up Assignments Pre Planned School/Non-School Absences: Students missing school for school related activities will have to obtain a make-up report form, list the subjects missed, and obtain the assignment, one day in advance of the absence. This form is due in the office at the conclusion of the day following the absence. If the work is not made-up in this time, a failing grade may be recorded. College visitations will be considered an "excused absence" of which two (2) will not be counted as absent on perfect attendance if students follow proper procedures. All missed work must be made up.

Recording of absences: Students in grades K-6 will be accounted for in their daily attendance by their classroom teacher, as tardy or on a full day or half day basis. Students in grades 7- 12 will be accounted for in the daily attendance as tardy, a partial day (percentage basis) or full day basis by the building principal.

Perfect Attendance A student will be considered as having perfect attendance provided they have not missed more than .3 of a day in one school year. The absence cannot be more than .1 each day for an accumulation of .3 total time missed.

Absences and Activities: Students who miss an entire day of school will not be permitted to participate in athletics, band, FHA, FBLA, pep club, and cheerleader activities for the duration of that day without the permission of the building principal. A request for prior approval is recommended. Students will be required to attend the last scheduled period prior to participation in approved activities, unless approved by the principal. (Students are expected to attend school if they expect to participate in school activities.)

SECTION 2. Part Time Students

A student may request a part time student status due to unusual circumstances. The request is made to the Principal with final approval of the Board of Education required before the part time status is granted.

SECTION 3. Grading Plan - Records and Reports

(1) The school year will be divided into two terms. each consisting of two nine-week periods. Grades will be issued to the students on the third school day following the close of each mid- term period. The block schedule will be used in the Junior/Senior high school. Elementary students will receive a final yearly grade based on the average of the four nine weeks grades.

(2) The following letters are used in designating grades:

A-Superior (93-100%)	D-Poor Work (70-76%)
B-Good Work (86-92%)	F-Failing(below 70%)
C-Average Work (77-85%)	I-Incomplete

(3) Grades are not to be issued as percents. Plus and minus signs may be used on the term grades, test grades, and semester grades. Teachers use the system of their choice on determining term grades; however students have the right to know the system used in grading and this is to be explained at the beginning of each grading period. Plus and minus signs will not be recorded on the students official transcript. Incomplete grades will be changed to F if the work to be made up is not completed in the assigned time. Retention of an elementary student will be based on the teacher's recommendation, in cooperation with the parents, and shall have the final approval of the principal.

(4) Grades for primary students may be issued as satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

SECTION 4. Senior High Honor Roll

A student enrolled in four (4) units of classes will be named to the B & B High School nine week A Honor Roll, if that student maintains a 4.00 grade point average on a 4.00 scale. A student will be named to the B Honor Roll if that student maintains a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale with no grade lower than a C. Averages are based on the following scale:

A-4.00

B-3.00

C-2.00

D-1.00

Plus and minus signs will not be used to determine honor roll grade point averages.

SECTION 5. Graduation Requirements: Senior High

Each pupil shall be eligible for graduation from Senior High School upon completion of the following requirements.

(a) Four units of English Language Arts of which three units shall be in English. When, in the judgment of the high school principal, a pupil can profit more by taking another subject, the principal may waive up to one unit of this requirement.

(b) Three units of social studies which shall include one unit of United States History and at least one-half unit of United States government, including the Constitution of the United States.

(c) Three units of Science, of which one shall be a laboratory course.

(d) Three units of Mathematics.

(e) One unit of Physical Education, 1/2 of which may be health.

(f) A total of twenty seven (27) credits beginning with the class of 2001.

Pass/Fail Grades In special circumstances, with approval of the principal, pass/fail grades may be given. This must be approved at the beginning of a program. A pass will count as a unit of credit but will not be figured for GPA points. A fail will be figured as all failed grades and will be figured in the GPA.

Note: Senior High Students are responsible for being aware of their progress toward meeting the graduation requirements. Students failing to attain the minimum standards for graduation will not be granted a diploma.

SECTION 6. Course Offerings:
*Subject required for graduation.

Note: The B&B school offers dual credit for college classes taught during the regular school day and may be used for meeting the graduation requirements. Students taking dual credit college courses for college credit are responsible for paying the required fees. Credit earned at Area Vocational Technical Schools may be accepted toward meeting the required number of elective credits. The principal will make the final determination in accepting the transferred credits. Prior approval is strongly suggested.

8th Grade	7th Grade
*English 8	*English 7
*Language Arts 8	*Language Arts 7
*Social Studies 8	*Social Studies 7
*Mathematics 8	*Mathematics 7
*Science 8	*Science 7
*Physical Education 8	*Physical Education 7
Spanish I	Spanish I
Band 8	Band 7
Chapter I	Chapter I
Diverse Life Skills	*Keyboarding

SECTION 7. Junior High and Elementary Promotion and Graduation

This policy establishes guidelines which shall be used to determine whether a junior high school or elementary student shall be promoted to the next level or retained for the following year. To be promoted, a student must pass at least 60% of their basic courses and at least 50% of their elective courses during the school year. (Basic Courses are: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts.) All other classes will be considered the electives. At the end of each mid-term grading period, the school principal will identify any student who has failed to meet these standards. Written notice will then be sent to the parents of each student who is not passing by these standards. At the end of the school year each student who has failed to meet this standard will be considered for possible retention. The principal shall consider grades, intellectual ability, chronological age, emotional maturity in making the final determination for promotion or retention of a student.

SECTION 8. Commencement Policy

1. Students who have met the requirements for graduation are not required to take part in commencement exercises to receive their diploma.
2. Students who do not meet the requirments and desire to take part in the commencement exercises with their class, may do so but will not receive a diploma.
3. The senior class will pay for their bouquet and other special decorations from class funds left in the account.
4. The Board of Education will honor the top 10% of the graduating class, rounded off to the nearest whole student, with a gold honor cord and and honor medallion given at the Commencement exercises.
5. The Board of Education will purchase the tassels for the graduates.
6. Students who have graduated early may choose to take part in the commencement exercises.

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ARTICLE III: FOOD SERVICE

SECTION 1. General Policy

All students and employees are encourages to participate in the hot lunch program. A nutritious balanced meal will be served each day in sufficient amounts for each individual student, hopefully each person will eat the entire amount of food served; however, it is not necessary for each person to do so. A pleasant environment is provided and sufficient time allotted so that each person can relax and enjoy his/her lunch. The assigned lunch hour supervisor is to see that the pleasant environment is maintained. Problems during the lunch period are to be reported to the Principal.

Please Note: Vending machines have been provided for the students pleasure and are not to be used as a substitute for a nutritious meal. They are not to be used by students before the regular lunch time schedule.

SECTION 2. Meal Prices

(1) Payment for meals will be due quarterly, with payment due at the beginning of each of the first three quarters of the school year, and before the final day of school for the fourth quarter. Each quarter will have 45 lunches served. Meal prices will be established by the Board of Education. Cost adjustment for meals missed will be made in the final payment if it is not properly adjusted during one of the other three payments.

(2) Extra Milk - Extra milk is defined as that which is consumed in excess of the one half pint carton that is provided with each meal served. Cost of extra milk will be established by the Board of Education. Payment for extra milk is due by the quarter or daily. No other payment plan for extra milk will be acceptable.

(3) Special Milk - Special milk will be made available to all kindergarten students at a price established by the State Food Service.

SECTION 3. Payment Plan

Checks may be deposited in the cash box at the lunch line or left with the building principal. Receipts will be written and returned to the payee when the checks are received by the clerk in the central office. Payment in cash shall be made directly to the lunch line supervisor.

Payment Schedule:

1st Quarter	46 lunches served
2nd Quarter	45 lunches served
3rd Quarter	45 lunches served
*4th Quarter	45 lunches served

*may be adjusted

SECTION 4. Free and Reduced Price Meals

Applications for free and reduced priced meals will be sent directly to each family or may be picked up at the office. The application form fully describes in detail what information is required and the procedure to follow for submitting it for consideration. The effective date of the application is the first day of school for those applications that were on the approved list during the previous school year or the date the application is approved for those that were not approved the previous year. Meals consumed prior to the date of approval of the application must be paid for at the regular price.

SECTION 5. Verification of Eligibility

The school district officials are now required to verify either through a random sample or focus sample reported annual earnings as submitted on an approved application for free and reduced price meals. Households selected for verification will be given written notice and sufficient time to submit the required records. All verification activities must be completed by December 15.

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ARTICLE IV: ACCIDENT INSURANCE (Not Athletic)

SECTION 1. Student Accident Insurance

U.S.D. #451 provides school time coverage insurance for all students through Student Assurance Services. parents may add

(a) Full time coverage and/or

(b) Dental coverage

to the coverage the school provides. Accident reports need to be filed within thirty (30) days of the injury. The building principals will provide the accident report forms to students upon request, and these forms need to be returned within 5 to 10 days to the office to start processing.

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ARTICLE V: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

SECTION 1. Parent Teacher Conference Day

A day will be scheduled for parent-teacher conferences within the first six weeks of each term. All parents of students attending U.S.D. #451 schools are urged to participate in the conference.

SECTION 2. Special Conferences

A special conference may be called by either principal, teacher, or parent for situations that warrant the time. The Principal shall be informed of all special conferences.

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ARTICLE VI: CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

SECTION 1. Behavior - Discipline

Development of good discipline is one of the most important goals of education. Discipline is the development of self control, character, and proper consideration for other people. Understanding the purposes of discipline in school facilitates the formation of positive attitudes and assists the student in doing his/her part to make themselves a better person and the school a better place. So that B & B Schools can maintain the best learning environment possible, the administration and faculty have expectations of the students.
These expectations are:

(1) Appropriate school behavior: Classroom behavior that assures the right of every student to learn and the right of every teacher to teach. Appropriate out-of- classroom behavior demonstrates respect for the personal property rights of other students, faculty, and staff.

(2) Arrival at school and to class on time.

(3) Daily school and class attendance.

(4) Appropriate use and care of the buildings and facilities of the school.

(5) Cooperation with the school staff as they attempt to meet the varied educational needs of all students.

(6) Adherence to acceptable standards of courtesy, decency, and morality, and compliance with provisions of civil law.

SECTION 2. Dress Code

Clothing that is not clearly appropriate will be considered inappropriate.

a. Clothing with wording or pictures must meet the approval of the building principal.

b. Tank tops are inappropriate, shorts, dresses, and skirts that are not at least mid-thigh length, are considered inappropriate. Proper shorts will be allowed during the months of August, September, October, April and May at the secondary and elementary schools.

Failure to meet the above expectations will result in specified consequences for various infractions.

SECTION 3. Consequences & Infractions for Sections 1 & 2.

(1) Warning - A warning will be issued to insure that the student is aware of school regulations.

(2) Thirty-Minute Detention - This will be assigned the day following an infraction in most cases after a student has been warned.

(3) Parent Conferences - To determine the immediate educational goals for the student and whether or not those goals can be attained in the regular high school classes.

(4) Suspension - A short term followed by a long term suspension in compliance with the laws pertaining to those procedures.

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ARTICLE VII: WEAPONS

Section 1. Possession of Weapons

It is illegal for students to possess weapons of any kind on school property. Violations will be dealt with by the administrator and/or proper authorities.

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ARTICLE VIII: VEHICLE PARKING

SECTION 1. Personal Vehicles

Students may drive their personal vehicles to school. For everyone's safety, they are asked to drive and obey the 10 MPH speed limit in the parking lot. Students that do not drive safely around the school premises will be warned. If the unsafe practices continue, they will not be permitted to park on school property.

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ARTICLE IX. DRUG FREE SCHOOLS POLICY

SECTION 1. General Policy

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or school employees on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.S. 102-226. This policy, and any curriculum used in conjunction with it, shall be evaluated at least every other year using criteria developed by the superintendent and approved by the board.

The board shall receive a report after each of these reviews is conducted.

SECTION 2. Curriculum

All the district's students shall be made aware of the legal, social, and health consequences of drug and alcohol use. Students shall be instructed on effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. Students shall also be informed that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is both wrong and harmful.

The board has adopted a comprehensive drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program as part of the district's curriculum. The curriculum is age-appropriate and developmentally based to reach students at all ages and levels of education within the district.

SECTION 3. Student Conduct

As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to the following sanctions:

(1) First Offense - A first time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions;

a. A punishment up to and including short term suspension.
b. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less than one month.

(2) Second Offense - A second time violator shall be subject to the following sanctions:

a. A punishment up to and including long term suspension.
b. Suspension from all student activities for a period of not less then one term.
c. A student placed on long term suspension under this policy may be readmitted on a probationary status if the student agrees to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Name(s) of acceptable programs are on file with the board clerk. If at any time the student fails to make satisfactory progress in the program, the suspension shall be reinstated.

(3) Third and subsequent Offenses - A student who violates the terms of this policy for the third time, and any subsequent violations, shall be subject to the following sanctions:

a. A punishment up to and including expulsion from school for the remainder of the year or up to 180 school days.
b. Suspension from participation in and attendance at all school activities for the year or up to 180 school days.
c. A student who is expelled from school under the terms of this policy may be readmitted during the term of the expulsion only if the student has completed a drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation program at an acceptable program.

Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, it. seg. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in accordance with other policies governing student discipline.

In the event a student agrees to enter into and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such programs will be borne by the student and his or her parents. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are available for students of the district. A list of available programs along with names and address of contact persons for the program is on file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine the cost and length of the program.

A copy of this policy and available counseling and rehabilitation programs will be provided to all students, and the parents of all students. Parents of all students will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory.

SECTION 4. Medication

Medication taken by a student during school time must be checked in at the office. A note from the parent giving permission for its use must be on file at the office prior to its use.

SECTION 5. Student Smoking

Smoking and other use of tobacco and tobacco products by students is prohibited at any time in school buildings, on school grounds, and during school activities.

SECTION 6. Staff Smoking

Smoking and other use of tobacco products is prohibited at any time in the district's buildings.

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ARTICLE X. TEXTBOOKS

SECTION 1. Rental Policy

Textbooks and workbooks will be provided on a rental basis for all students by the school district. Textbooks will be checked out to the individual students at the beginning of the semester. The care of the books becomes the responsibility of the student. If a book is lost or damaged, the student will be charged for the replacement of the book.

SECTION 2. Selection and Adoption

The district policy for Textbook Selection and Adoption and the Citizen's Request Form for reconsideration of Curriculum material, are both available to any patron upon request from the principal's office.

SECTION 3. Rental Fees

The textbook rental fee will be reviewed annually by the Board with the exact fee established at the July meeting. The payment of the rental fee is due on enrollment day. Pupils enrolled for only a partial year will be charged on a prorated basis.

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ARTICLE XI. LIBRARY REGULATIONS

SECTION 1. Check Out System

Any item, paperback books, hardcover book, encyclopedia, dictionary, or magazine must be checked out properly before the item leaves the library. Persons who damage library property or material will be responsible for replacing or paying for the replacement value of the property destroyed. Students using the library are to follow all of the regulations of the library as posted by the librarian. Students are allowed in the library only with the permission of the person in charge of supervision. Neither food nor beverage is allowed in the library at any time.

SECTION 2. Material Selection Process

The district policy for Library Material Selection and Evaluation and the Citizen's Request Form for reconsideration of the curriculum material, are both available to any patron upon request from the principal's office.

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ARTICLE XII. TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 1. Activity Trips

School buses with adult sponsors are available for transporting students to all varsity athletic games and other school activities at no charge to the students. The adult sponsor is in charge of student conduct. Student's participation in athletic or other school sponsored activities will ride in the school provided vehicle. Students violating the student conduct code will be suspended from riding the activity bus until reinstated by the principal. Parents will be notified immediately if a student is suspended from riding the bus and when the student is reinstated. The general penalty for misconduct will be a one week suspension for the first violation and suspension for the remainder of the activity season or 45 days for a second violation.

SECTION 2. Instruction to pupils who ride buses and their parents.

The following rules will apply to all pupils riding buses of U.S.D. #451:

1. The driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus.  Pupils must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully.
2. Pupils must be on time; the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.
3. Pupils must never stand in roadway while waiting for the bus.
4. Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed.
5. Pupils must not throw waste paper or other rubbish on the floor of the bus.
6. Pupils must not at any time extend arms and head out of the bus or move about.
7. Pupils must not at any time get on or off the bus or move about within the bus while it is in motion.
8. When leaving the bus, pupils must observe the directions of the driver.
9. Any damage to the buses to be reported at once to the driver.
10. No passenger will be unduly harassed by other passengers.
11. Buses for junior high school activities will depart from St. Benedict and go through Baileyville; upon returning the buses will return to Baileyville and then to St. Benedict.
12. Transportation will be provided for pupils who reside more than one mile from their attendance center.
13. Morning shuttle bus loading: All St. Benedict students going to Baileyville shall board the shuttle bus east of the cafeteria. Baileyville students going to St. Benedict shall board the shuttle bus in front of the Junior High School.

THESE RULES HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT BY THE KANSAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS AND THE U.S.D. #451 BOARD OF EDUCATION.
PENALTY: For violating these rules, pupils will be reported to the school principal, who can deny the pupil the privilege to ride the bus.

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ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1. Immunization

No student shall be permitted to attend or continue to attend any school in this district without meeting the legal requirements for immunization against disease (MMR and Tetanus included) unless the student has a valid exemption for health, religious, personal or other reasons as provided by law.

Students who do not submit a certificate of immunization or present a valid exemption shall be denied admission to school until such certificate of exemption is received.

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ARTICLE XIV. AIDS AFFECTED STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL

SECTION 1. Aids Affected Students

An AIDS affected student should be permitted to attend school and participate in school-related activities in an unrestricted manner so long as it is determined that there is no risk of the student transmitting AIDS through normal school activities. An AIDS affected student shall be defined as a student who has been diagnosed as having Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or has tested positive to the AIDS virus HYLV-III/LAV or any other virus which transmit AIDS. For the same reason, adult school personnel infected with AIDS/HYLV-III/LAV or any other virus which transmit AIDS should be permitted to attend school and participate in school-related activities in an unrestricted manner so long as it is determined that there is no risk of the adult transmitting AIDS through normal school activities.

SECTION 2 Parents of Aids Affected Students

Parents or guardians of an AIDS affected student shall be responsible for reporting the student's condition to School administration when enrolling the student or upon diagnosis of the condition if the student is already enrolled. A student/ employee who had not previously notified school authorities about their condition and school officials suspect or find out about this condition shall exclude the student/employee from school immediately and the student's parents or guardians and the proper school officials shall be notified. Decisions regarding the student's/employee's physician, attendance at school and participation in activities will be made by a team composed of the school's medical advisor, the student's/employee's school and such other persons as the superintendent of the schools may appoint. The position of administrator shall be responsible for convening the team immediately and directing it in its deliberations. The team will consider the following criteria in making its decisions:

1. The behavior of the student/employee.
2. The neurological development of the student/employee.
3. The physical condition of the student/employee.
4. Whether the student/employee can control his bodily secretions.
5. Whether the student/employee has open sores which cannot be covered effectively.
6. The type of interaction with others in the setting in which the student/employee will be attending or participating.
7. The risk of transmission through normal school contacts.
8. Any other criteria which are rationally related to the team's responsibility.

SECTION 3. AIDS Affected Employee/Student

An AIDS affected student/employee may be excluded from the classroom/work when another student's/employee's infectious disease poses a danger. The decision to remove the AIDS affected student/employee shall be made by his/her physician. The AIDES affected student/employee may return to the classroom when his/her physician determined that it would be safe.

SECTION 4. Confidentiality

The superintendent of schools shall develop procedures for staff contact with AIDS affected student/employees, confidentiality of student/employee records, and information to be released to parents, students and school employees.

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ARTICLE XV. DRILLS - FIRE & TORNADO

SECTION 1. Fire Drill Procedure

1. Fire drills will be held in each building as required by law.

2. Everyone is to exit the building when the fire alarm is sounded.

3. Everyone is to be quiet when leaving the room and walk quickly and quietly to their destination, and remain silent so necessary instructions may be heard.

4. Exit procedures and designated areas for the students and faculty for each building will be posted in each classroom.

5. Each teacher or supervisor will bring his/her students to the designated area, and account for them during the drill.

6. Everyone is to remain outside until the all-clear signal has been given.

SECTION 2. Tornado Drill Procedure

1. Tornado drills will be held in each school as required by law.

2. Designated areas will be posted in each classroom.

3. In case of the danger of a tornado during school hours, the signal for such a situation will a constant class room bell in the high school building and by word of mouth to all teachers and other supervisory personnel in the south campus building.

4. Each teacher or supervisor will bring his/her students to the designated areas.

5. Everyone is to walk quietly and quickly to their destination, and to remain silent so necessary instructions may be heard.

6. Teachers and supervisors are to account for the members of their assigned class..

7. Everyone is to stay in the designated area until the all-clear signal has been given.

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ARTICLE XVI. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

SECTION 1. Parental Notification

Parental notification is required prior to a law enforcement representative's request to question a student when the student is under the supervision of the school.

SECTION 2. Principal's Approval

The principal will have the ultimate responsibility in the matter of dealing with law enforcement personnel depending on the immediate problem and the overall general welfare of the students and employees.

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ARTICLE XVII. VANDALISM

SECTION 1. Vandalism Protection

All school personnel shall report any vandalism to their immediate supervisor. School personnel are expected to lock or otherwise secure any files, records, safes, or similar compartments at the close of each school day. In the event of vandalism, the board may offer a reward according to law.

SECTION 2. Restitution for Damages

The board shall seek restitution according to law for loss and damage sustained by the district.

The principal shall notify the superintendent of any loss of, or damage to, district property. The superintendent shall investigate the incident. The cost involved in repairing the damage and/or replacing equipment will be determined after consultation with appropriate personnel.

When a juvenile is involved, the superintendent shall contact the parents and explain their legal responsibility. The parents shall be notified in writing of the dollar amount of loss or damage. Routine procedures will be followed for any necessary follow-up to secure restitution from the responsible party.

Restitution payments shall be made by juveniles or their parents to the business office, and accounts shall be kept. Persons of legal age shall be held responsible for their own payments. If necessary, provisions may be made for installment payments. Accounts not paid in full within the specified time may be processed for legal action.

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ARTICLE XVIII. STUDENT ACTIVITIES

SECTION 1. Student Officers and their duties

The officers of each class and organization will consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Stuco Representative. They will be elected by the members of the class or organization.

Officers Duties: The duties of the President are to conduct the meeting in an orderly fashion following parliamentary procedure, to establish committees, and to delegate authority.

The Vice President will perform the president's duties in his absence.

The Secretary of each class and organization will make two (2) copies of the minutes of all meetings, one copy to be kept by the class and one copy filed with the principal. Minutes will be signed by the Secretary, head sponsor, and principal and filed with the office three days after the meeting.

The Treasurer is in charge of keeping an accurate record of all receipts and expenses.

All sponsors are to check on the above listed duties, to see that they are being performed by the office.

Sponsors: Faculty sponsors will be assigned to each class or organization by the principal. They will be ex-official members of all committee and meetings. All business and activities of the class will be approved by the sponsors and principal before they become effective.

Elections are held in the spring of each year prior to the year for which the students are to take office.

Meetings: Meetings will be held as scheduled on the school calendar. Requests for meetings must be scheduled with the principal a minimum of 5 school days prior to the meeting date. Minutes of meeting shall be turned in to the principal after the meeting with the signature of the class secretary and class sponsor.

Class Motto, Flower, and Colors: During the 11th grade year, the class will select a motto, flower, and colors.

Activities: All activities must be approved by the principal. If it is necessary to provide transportation, the sponsors will be responsible for seeing that it is properly provided and that the buses are properly chaperoned. Each class and origination is limited to one party outside of school time during the school year.

Senior Class Activities:
a. Senior Class Play in November
b. Breakfast in the Spring (Optional)
c. Senior Trip in May (Optional)

Junior Class Activities
a. Magazine Sales in September
b. Junior Senior Banquet and Prom in April

Sophomore Class Activity
a. Tom Wat Sales in October

SECTION 2. Money Raising Projects (Grades 9-11)

Each class and organization will be limited to ONE money raising project each year. This will be rigidly enforced, so each class and organization is reminded to plan their respective project so it will be successful. These projects must be approved by the Principal. Service organizations may sell school booster items at cost, provided the items are approved by the Principal.

The concession stand will be organized and operated by the senior class with the profits equally divided between the senior class and the High School Athletic Fund.

Seniors will be given an option of a fund raising project in addition to the concessions if additional money is need upon approval of the principal. The Senior Play is an educational event and is not considered a fund raiser.

SECTION 3. Class and Organization Officers

STUDENT COUNCIL: The student council is a group of students elected by the various organizations and classes. Student council is to aid the administration governing the students and be sure the student's views are made known to the administration. The Officers are elected in the spring prior to the year to take office. STUCO is responsible for coordination homecoming activities and obtaining the crown, football, flowers, and cars. Preparing for the bonfire, refreshments for the bonfire and dance, and the music for the dance as approved by the sponsor and principal.

The High School Pep Club is in charge of Spirit Week Activities, and election of King and Queen, half-time ceremony, candlelight ceremony and the bonfire events of skits.

Seniors are in charge of inside throne decorations; Juniors are in charge of the outdoor throne decorations; Sophomores the stage decorations; Freshman the entry way decorations.

YEARBOOK: The "FALCON" yearbook, the yearly history book for the B & B schools including a pictorial account of grades K-12. It is produced by the yearbook staff, and published by Jostens American Yearbook Company and sold at a price set by the board. Pictures to be taken for the yearbook are to be taken during the regular meeting time or season of the activity or event. Pictures to be taken during the regular class time shall be scheduled through the office.

FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA: The goal of FHA is to help youth assume their roles in society through home economics education in areas of personal growth, family, life, vocational preparation and community involvement.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA: The Purpose of FBLA is to provide as an integral part of the instructional program additional opportunities in business and/or business related fields to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities. Active members shall be students who were previously or are currently enrolled in a business class. Active members shall pay dues as established by FBLA.

PEP CLUB: The pep club is responsible for promoting school spirit at all athletic events. All students are invited to join the pep club and cheer the Mighty FALCONS on to victory. The pep club constitution provides the rules and regulations governing the activities of the members of the club. Article VIII, Section 10 as approved by the members at the April 1990 meeting states: All Pep Club members are required to ride the bus to and from any athletic event unless the parent has given the sponsor verbal permission to allow the student to ride with the parent or guardian to or from the game. Members will not be allowed to ride to or from any athletic event with anyone except parents or guardian. Cheerleaders are student leaders of the pep club and are responsible for promoting sportsmanship and good will between schools, fans, players, and officials.

All senior high pep club members will be involved in the selection of the senior high cheerleaders. All junior high students will be involved in the selection of junior high cheerleaders. Selection of the senior high cheerleaders will take place in May preceding the school year for which the cheerleaders are elected. The Cheerleaders will cheer at all varsity football, and basketball games. In the case where a cheerleader is unable to cheer, the pep club sponsor may designate a substitute cheerleader. Cheerleaders are responsible for obtaining their own uniforms. Substitute cheerleaders are not required to purchase a uniform. Uniform selection shall be made with the approval of the pep club sponsor. Senior High School cheerleaders may attend one summer camp.

The pep club will pay part of the camp fee for each cheerleader attending the summer camp (the actual amount is to be determined by the pep club, approved by the sponsor and by the principal). A physical examination is required by the KSHSAA prior to attending the summer camp and or cheerleading at any school activity.

The cheerleaders will follow all rules and regulations of the school and the KSHSAA including all safety rules. The school accident insurance provides coverage of claims only when the sponsor or her appointee is present for cheerleader practice sessions.

SECTION 4. League Affiliation

The senior high school is a member of the Twin Valley League formed in the spring of 1996 and participates in the activities sponsored by the leagues. B & B Junior High belongs to the Oregon Trail League, and activities association established to provide meaningful interscholastic activities in athletics and music. O.T.L. tournaments and contests will take precedence on the school calendar over the other activities and O.T.L. regularly scheduled games will be deemed more important than games with non-conference schools.

SECTION 5. Twin Valley League Code of Conduct and Good Sportsmanship

1. To exhibit good sportsmanship is the direct responsibility of school administrators, coaches, and sponsors.

2. That referees and other officials are to be treated in a courteous manner.

3. That booing and disorderly conduct on the part of spectators, players, or school officials are marks of poor sportsmanship.

4. That profane or abusive language, name calling, and uncomplimentary remarks from the sidelines will not be tolerated.

5. That cheering when an opposing player makes a foul is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.

6. That players and visitors of a visiting school are expected to have regard for the property of the host school.

7. That unnecessary noise-making devices with a view of impeding the game are undesirable.

8. That each school shall show respect for the school song of the other.

9. That fans are to direct energy toward encouraging their team rather then booing the officials.

10.To believe that the officials are fair and accept their decisions as final.

11.To consider it a privilege and duty to encourage everyone to live up to the spirit of the rules of fair play and sportsmanship.

12.That disorderly conduct is a reflection not only on those responsible but on the entire school and community which they represent.

13.To realize that privileges are invariably associated with great responsibility and that spectators have great responsibilities.

14.The member schools of the league support the full intent of KSHSAA Rule #52.

SECTION 6. Physical Examinations

Students intending to participate in KSHSAA sponsored athletic events, including cheerleading and drill team are not to engage in any school supervised practice or game until the physical examination card is turned into the office, completely filled out and signed by the student's, parents, and examining doctor.

SECTION 7. Eligibility

It is a privilege for students to participate in school sponsored activities. Eligibility guidelines for students in grades 7-12 are established by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) and posted on school bulletin boards. Local eligibility rules in addition to the state rules may be established by the principal and adopted by the Board. KSHSAA Eligibility Rules require that each student be enrolled in at least three and one-half (3 1/2) units per term of subjects not previously taken, and that the student must pass 70% of the subjects each term. Failure to pass 70% of the semester grades will result in the student being ineligible during the entire following term. Questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the building principal.

SECTION 8. Athletic Insurance For Interscholastic Activities

An accident insurance policy with certain limiting features will be purchased by the school for Kansas State High School Activities Association sponsored activities. This covers the student only while participating in and traveling to and from a KSHSAA sponsored event, in district approved transportation. KSHSAA sponsored activities include: band, scholars' bowl,interscholastic football, basketball, track, volleyball, and cheerleading (practice time and actual games.) This insurance provides coverage for claims not covered by the regular family insurance, within the limitations of the policy. The policy does not cover claims of injuries that occur in physical education classes, or other classes, noon hour activities, to and from school etc., etc. If the school insurance does not cover the cost of the injuries, students are responsible for paying their own bills.

SECTION 9. Off Season Conditioning

Season of sport is defined by the KSHSAA. Individuals working to improve strength, skill, and/or conditioning out of season, are not covered by the Athletic Insurance policy purchased by the district.

SECTION 10. Activity Trips

a. Class Trips-Field Trips - Building Principals may schedule special class trips, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education. Class trips by Grades K-12 are limited to one school day. Any overnight trip shall have Board approval. All field trips shall have the approval of the Principal. A minimum of school time is to be allowed for class trips and field trips.

b. Overnight Trips for Students - Students participating in an event or activity that requires an overnight stay will be provided transportation, two meals per day and accommodations as arranged for by the sponsor and approved by the Principal and Superintendent. A school appointed sponsor will accompany the students. (Other students who wish to support the team or individual may be allowed overnight accommodations only with prior board approval. Transportation will be provided for the support group provided sufficient numbers are planning to attend to warrant a school bus or vehicle.

c. Senior Trips - The seniors may request the approval of a trip. The request must include the senior class cash balance, itemized budget, the entire itinerary including times, dates, and sponsors for the trip. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent for presentation to the board of education no later than two months prior to the scheduled trip. The board shall have final authority for approval.

SECTION 11. Band Uniforms and School Owned Instruments

The band instructor is charged with the responsibility of caring for and maintaining all school owned band uniforms, music equipment and music material. Damage to any school property is to be reported to the principal as soon as possible after the damage is noted. Improper care of or intentional damage done to any school property will result in the person responsible for the destruction being charged with the cost of repair or replacement.

SECTION 12. Posters

Only those posters directly relating to school events may be posted about the school. Clearance for all posters must be obtained from the Principal. Only masking tape should be used to attach the posters (no tacks, staples, or scotch tape.) Each student or group is responsible for taking down the posters immediately after the event and returning the surfaces to its original condition..

SECTION 13. Lockers

Each senior high student is assigned a locker on the opening day of school and is to use this locker for the remainder of the school year. Lockers are to be kept tidy at all times. Locks are permissible but must have a key or combination in the high school office.. Damage to the locker will be repaired at the expense of the student assigned. Lockers must be cleaned of all tape and other foreign residue before check out at the end of the school year.

SECTION 14. Crowd Control at School Sponsored Activities

Disorder and disruption of school activities will not be tolerated, and persons attempting such action shall be held accountable. The board will not allow persons with disruptive intent to endanger the safety of students, school personnel or other adults; to damage school property; to interfere with school activities or the educational process; or to attempt to close the schools. The board will, to the full extent of its legal powers, ensure that every student and adult has an opportunity to attend school activities without fear or harm of injury to person or property.

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ARTICLE XIX: USE OF FACILITIES

SECTION 1. Community Use

The Board of education desires to make the school building and its facilities available to the community, (patrons and alumni of the district) if it will not interfere with the educational program of the institution. If this service is to be carried out successfully, certain procedures must be understood and followed. To eliminate conflicts and misunderstandings, the following policies have been adopted by the Board of Education.

SECTION 2. Scheduling of Events

The scheduling of all activities must be through the office of the Superintendent. School activities will take precedence over other group activities. When a non-district group uses the facilities, approval shall be granted by the Board of Education. Alumni and district patrons are welcome to use the facilities provided:

(1) Events are approved and scheduled by the Superintendent of Schools

(2) Arrangements are made to insure proper care, maintenance and clean-up of the facilities and equipment used, and

(3) In the event of facilities or equipment being damaged, it shall be reported to the Superintendent of Schools, so the Board can determine charges for repairs

(4) Groups using the facilities for profit will be charged a fee of $50.00 per day unless the amount is changed by action of the Board of Education prior to the event.