Students shall be advised through the guidance counselor or other means such as student publications about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation and re-entry programs available to students. Students and parents shall be furnished with a copy of this policy. (K-6 through school information packets - 7-12 through student handbook) Age appropriate developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention programs (which address the legal, social, and health consequences of drug and alcohol use and which provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol) for all students in all grades from early childhood level through grade twelve shall be developed. Students shall be advised by written statements that use of illicit drugs, tobacco and the unlawful possession of and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. Compliance with the Student Drug and Alcohol Policy and all related policies is mandatory by state and federal law. PL 101-226 (Drug Free Schools and Communities Act). This policy supplements and is in addition to all other policies, regulations, practices and procedures related to the improper or unlawful possession, use, distribution, or being under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol. DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT PERSONNEL Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Policy The school district recognizes that the use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of drugs, tobacco or alcohol illegally or improperly constitutes a hazard to the positive development of students and employees and a substantial interference with school purposes. School district employees are prohibited from the unlawful or improper possession, use, distribution, or under the influence or illicit drugs, tobacco or alcohol. Disciplinary sanctions up to and including termination of employment, any or all other duty assignments and referral for prosecution will be imposed upon employees who violate the afore-mentioned standards of conduct. Sanctions for violation thereof may include the requirement that the employee complete an appropriate rehabilitation program, reprimands, suspension and non-renewal, cancellation, or termination of
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES It is not mandatory that you attend the high school activities. It is the opinion of the administration, though, that if you do not, then you are going to lose the respect of some students. The teacher that takes an interest in the student, both in the classroom and the activities outside the classroom, will find the student more receptive to your ideas and interests. Extra duty functions (ticket taking, running score clocks, etc.), will be compensated at the rate of $25.00 per event. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES All staff members should familiarize themselves to Special Education services. A few minutes with the Special Education Director will help you understand the services that may be offered. All staff members should refer to the appendix for understanding steps in communication for Special Education Services. Teachers for grades 9-12 should refer to the appendix for procedures used for high school credit for a resource room course. GUIDANCE SERVICES The guidance program has been developed to provide the students of Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools with academic counseling, career counseling and personal counseling. Academic counseling assists students in the selection of courses and monitor students' progress through the school year. Career counseling involves the assessment of students' interests and abilities in relation to the of work. Other resources are available to all students to aid in career development. Personal counseling involves providing assistance to students in order to help them make better decisions, establish better use of their resources and to make adjustments to life's demands that are satisfying to both themselves and to society. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS All professional teachers should feel privileged to be given the opportunity to join and support their own professional organizations. The administration asks that all meetings for H.E.A. be held before 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. on school days (except with prior approval of the Superintendent) TEACHING AS A CAREER The very fact that you have chosen teaching as a career indicates that you are willing to assume a high degree of self-discipline. Every teacher will find it sometime requires extra effort to control tempers, emotions and prejudices. Students have a tendency to goad teachers both in and out of school and it is sometimes very hard to set a good example in these trying situations. There is no place in the teaching profession for an individual who cannot command respect for his personal conduct.
acknowledges that the Eligible Employee has had sufficient time to decide whether or not to execute this ERIP Application and Agreement, including sufficient time to consider the Waiver and Release of Claims and all other matters contained herein. TERM OF PROGRAM: The Hartington-Newcastle Public School’s ERIP be offered only to Eligible Employees as defined herein, and those who timely submit an ERIP Application and Agreement. This ERIP program and policy, and all benefits provided herein, may be repealed at any time by the Board of Education in its sole and absolute discretion. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES If a student is suspected of having a handicap which interferes with his or her ability to receive an appropriate education the following steps will be taken. IDENTIFICATION - EVALUATION - PLACEMENT Description Person Responsible Review student’s progress and referral or request for assistance (See for F-1, next page) General education Student Assistance Team (S.A.T.) comprised of teachers Receive and verify referral Special education (SPED) director with information from S.A.T., other teachers, parents, service agency, student, special education teacher, anyone Memo/call to parent for conference about educational needs of student; explain services to parents SPED director or designee Report of conference with parent SPED director or designee Obtain written permission from parent for multi-disciplinary team (M.D.T.) evaluation; parents receive rights and due process/complaint procedures SPED director of designee, M.D.T. responsible for analysis, assessment and documentation of education and developmental abilities and needs Schedule individual assessment(s), M.D.T./IEP/placement committee meeting(s) SPED director or designee Invite parents, teachers and principal to attend team meeting SPED director or designee M.D.T. produce written report summarizing results, verifying handicap and listing recommendations; individual education plan (I.E.P.) is written Chairperson of placement committee or designee; team members* Written parent approval of placement; copy of I.E.P. to parent SPED director or designee Follow-up letter to parent no attending SPED director or designee
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 79-1104 (before-and-after-school or prekindergarten services) Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 79-1106 to 79-1108.03 (accelerated or differentiated curriculum program) Article 5 Student Fee Policy # JN Appendix to 2018-2019 Student Fees Policy of Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools Additional Specification of Required Materials and Fees Program General Description of Fee or Material $ Amount of Fee (Anticipated or Maximum) or Specific Material Required Elementary Program Physical Education Classes Appropriate clothing (non-specialized attire) Tennis shoes and white socks, running shorts, T-shirt Art classes and special projects or events Appropriate clothing (non-specialized attire) Old shirt for painting; other clothing which may get paint on it or otherwise be damaged - Optional band courses Musical Instruments Musical instruments and accessories valve oil, drum sticks, lyres, flip folders, slide grease, reed guards, cleaning swabs, mouthpiece brushes, pad savers, ligatures, and a “gig bag”, etc.) Limited instruments available for use by any student. Elementary Honor Choir Uniform Not to exceed $50.00 Classroom supplies General supplies, such as writing instruments (pens, pencils, crayons, markers), notebooks, etc. None-necessary classroom supplies will be made available by the school. Students will be responsible for the replacement cost of
damaged or lost supplies. Students are encouraged but not required to bring items from class supply lists which may be handed out by the office or individual teachers. Field Trips Transportation and admission costs of field trips None-costs of school sponsored class-related field trips will be paid for by the school. Parents may be encouraged but not required to pay for field trip costs of up to $5.00 per student for each field trip to defray costs. (With administrative approval, the requested donation may be up to $100.00 for special field trips). Meals on field trips will be at the expense of the student. School lunches will be provided as needed for free-reduced lunch eligible students. Copies Use of school copiers (except for one copy of the student file, which will be provided without charge) Ten cents (.10) per page when charges apply. Secondary Program General Description of Fee or Material $ Amount of Fee (Anticipated or Maximum) or Specified Material Required Physical Education classes Appropriate clothing (non-specialized attire) Tennis and white socks, running shorts, T-shirts Art and shop classes and special projects Appropriate clothing (non-specialized attire) Old shirt for painting; other clothing which may get paint on it or otherwise be damaged; protective clothing for shop classes Music Optional band courses Musical instruments Musical instruments and accessories (reed, valve oil, etc.) Limited instruments available for use by any student. All school instruments rent for $25.00 a year; percussion instruments for $15.00 per year. Each student is liable for any repair cost due to their own carelessness with any school instrument. Classroom supplies General supplies, such as writing instruments (pens, pencils, crayons, markers), notebooks, etc. None- necessary classroom supplies will be made available by the school. Students will be responsible for the replacement cost of damaged or lost supplies. Students are encouraged but not required to bring items from class supply lists which may be handed out by the office or individual teachers. Copies Use of school copier (except for one copy of the student file, which will be provided Ten cents (.10) per page when charges apply.