Student Handbook

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
2023-2024 Student Handbook

Chapter 1: Introduction and General School Information

1.00 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery School Operations During a Pandemic or Other Health Emergency
A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. Pandemics happen when a new virus emerges to infect individuals and, because there is little to no pre-existing immunity against the new virus, it spreads sustainably. Your child's school plays an essential role, along with the local health department and emergency management agencies, in protecting the public's health and safety during a pandemic or other health emergency.

During a pandemic or other health emergency, you will be notified in a timely manner of all changes to the school environment and schedule that impact your child. Please be assured that even if school is not physically in session, it is the goal of the school to provide your child with the best educational opportunities possible.

Additionally, please note the following:

All decisions regarding changes to the school environment and schedule, including a possible interruption of in-person learning, will be made by the superintendent in consultation with and, if necessary, at the direction of the Governor, Illinois Department of Public Health, local health department, emergency management agencies, and/or Regional Office of Education.
Available learning opportunities may include remote and/or blended learning. Blended learning may require your child to attend school on a modified schedule.
Students will be expected to participate in blended and remote instruction as required by the school. Parents are responsible for assuring the participation of their child. Students who do not participate in blended or remote learning will be considered truant.
All school disciplinary rules remain in effect during the interruption of in-person learning. Students are subject to discipline for disrupting the remote learning environment to the same extent that discipline would be imposed for disruption of the traditional classroom.
Students and parents will be required to observe all public health and safety measures implemented by the school and district in conjunction with state and local requirements.
During a pandemic or other health emergency, the school will ensure that educational opportunities are available to all students.
School personnel will work closely with students with disabilities and other vulnerable student populations to minimize the impact of any educational disruption.
Students who have a compromised immune system, live with an individual with a compromised immune system, or have a medical condition that may impact their ability to attend school during a pandemic or other public health emergency should contact school officials.
During a pandemic or other health emergency, teachers and school staff will receive additional training on health and safety measures.
In accordance with school or state mandates, the school may need to conduct a daily health assessment of your child. Parents and students will be notified of the exact assessment procedures if this becomes necessary.
Parents should not send their child to school if their child exhibits any symptoms consistent with the pandemic or other health emergency.
Please do not hesitate to contact school officials if you have any concerns regarding your child's education, health or safety.

1.20 Student/Parent Handbook Acknowledgement and Pledge

Name of Student: ______________________________

Student Acknowledgement and Pledge

I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent Handbook and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations. In order to help keep my school safe, I pledge to adhere to all School and School District rules, policies and procedures.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook, IDHS, and School policies may be amended during the year and that such changes are available on the School website or in the school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement and pledge will not relieve me from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and DHS rules, policies and procedures.

Student Signature:
Date:

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement

I acknowledge receiving and/or being provided electronic access to the Student/Parent Handbook and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) policy on student behavior. I have read these materials and understand all rules, responsibilities and expectations.
I understand that the Student/Parent Handbook, IDHS, and school policies may be amended during the year and that such changes are available on the School website or in the school office.
I understand that my failure to return this acknowledgement will not relieve me or my child from being responsible for knowing or complying with School and DHS rules, policies and procedures.

Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:

1.30 General School Information
This handbook is a summary of the school's rules and expectations and is not a comprehensive statement of school procedures. This handbook is to be used in conjunction with the Handbook On: Rights, Responsibilities, Procedures. The following handbook will be reviewed annually, and updates made available on the website. Hardcopies are available on request.

ISVI Administration includes the following staff:
Superintendent - Aimee Veith, NBCT, Ed.S
Assistant Superintendent - Barbi Ballard, M.S. Ed
Principal - Heather Staats, MA EDL
Principal - Jasmine Wells, M.S. Ed
Residential Director - Malinda Pollard - B.S.
Director of Health Services - Kaytlin Risley, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN
Athletic Director - Kenneth Mansell, B.S.

The school is located and may be contacted at:

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
isvi.illlinois.gov

1.40 Visitors
All visitors must check in immediately upon arriving on campus. On weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all visitors, including parents and siblings, are required to enter through the door on the North side of the Main Building (Frank Hall Building) and proceed immediately to the Superintendent's office (217-479-4401). After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends visitors are required to sign in at the Health Center (217-479-4419), or with the ISVI Guards 217-370-0075. Visitors should identify themselves and inform office personnel of their reason for being at school.

Visitors must sign in, identifying their name, the date and time of arrival, and the classroom or location they are visiting. Approved visitors must take a tag identifying themselves as a guest and place the tag to their outer clothing in a clearly visible location. Visitors are required to proceed immediately to their location in a quiet manner. All visitors must return to the Superintendent's office and sign out before leaving the school. Campus visitation should be concluded by 8:30 p.m.

Any person wishing to confer with a staff member should contact that staff member to make an appointment. Conferences with teachers are held, to the extent possible, outside school hours or during the teacher's conference/preparation period.

Visitors are expected to abide by all school rules during their time on school property. A visitor who fails to conduct himself or herself in a manner that is appropriate will be asked to leave and may be subject to criminal penalties for trespass and/or disruptive behavior.

No person on school property or at a school event shall perform any of the following acts:

Strike, injure, threaten, harass, or intimidate a staff member, board member, sports official or coach, or any other person.
Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner or use vulgar or obscene language.
Unless specifically permitted by State law, possess a weapon, any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or looks like a weapon, or any dangerous device.
Damage or threaten to damage another's property.
Damage or deface school property.
Violate any Illinois law or municipal, local or county ordinance.
Smoke or otherwise use tobacco products.
Distribute, consume, use, possess, or be impaired by or under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, cannabis, other lawful product, or illegal drug.
Be present when the person's alcoholic beverage, cannabis, other lawful product, or illegal drug consumption is detectible, regardless of when and/or where the use occurred.
Use or possess medical cannabis, unless he or she has complied Illinois' Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act and district policies.
Impede, delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with any school activity or function (including using cellular phones in a disruptive manner).
Enter upon any portion of school premises at any time for purposes other than those that are lawful and authorized by the board.
Operate a motor vehicle: (a) in a risky manner, (b) in excess of 20 miles per hour, or (c) in violation of an authorized district employee's directive.
Engage in any risky behavior, including rollerblading, roller-skating, or skateboarding.
Violate other district policies or regulations, or a directive from an authorized security officer or district employee.
Engage in any conduct that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the district or a school function.

1.45 Alumni Visiting Campus
ISVI alumni may visit the ISVI campus on occasion with prior approval from administration. Alumni are expected to abide by the following rules:

May visit ISVI at these times: one evening per week: 4:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and one weekend day per week: 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Cannot be on campus without permission during non-visiting hours unless attending a public event, i.e., track meet, Goal ball event, Talent Show, etc.
If on campus for reasons other than public events, must sign in at the Main Building switchboard and get a nametag.
Must follow all rules for visitors.
Are not allowed on ISVI's campus for any reason if owing money to ISVI.
Are not allowed to take ISVI students off campus without permission.
Are not allowed to have ISVI students in home without permission.

1.50 Equal Opportunity and Sex Equity
Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities are available to all students without regard to race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, status as homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy.

No student shall, based on sex or sexual orientation, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities.

Any student or parent/guardian with a sex equity or equal opportunity concern should contact: Aimee Veith, Superintendent aimee.veith@illinois.gov.

1.60 Animals on School Property
In order to assure student health and safety, animals are not allowed on school property, except in the case of a service animal accompanying a student or other individual with a documented disability. This rule may be temporarily waived by the building principals in the case of an educational opportunity for students, provided that (a) the animal is appropriately housed, humanely cared for, and properly handled, and (b) students will not be exposed to a dangerous animal or an unhealthy environment.

1.70 School Volunteers
All school volunteers must complete the "Volunteer Application Packet" which includes background checks and must be approved by the school administration prior to assisting at the school. Forms are available in the residential department. For school-wide volunteer opportunities, please contact the residential director or the principals.

Volunteers are required to check in and out at the superintendent's office and receive a visitor badge before going to their destination.

1.85 Treats & Snacks [K-8]
Due to health concerns and scheduling, treats and snacks for any occasion must be arranged in advance with the classroom teacher. All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged in individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks may not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging. We strongly encourage you to select a treat or snack with nutritional value.

1.90 Emergency School Closings
In cases of bad weather and other emergencies, a message will be sent out through the school's electronic messaging systems such as email and automated phone messages. Parents and guardians who wish to receive these messages are responsible for providing the school with current working phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses and other contact information. You may also listen to or visit websites of local radio or television station to be advised of school closings or early dismissals.

At times bad weather or other emergencies can impact travel home or to campus. In these instances, families will be notified as early as possible.

1.100 Video & Audio Monitoring Systems
A video and/or audio monitoring system may be in use on school busses and a video monitoring system may be in use in public areas of the school campus. These systems have been put in place to protect students, staff, visitors and school property. If a discipline problem is captured on audiotape or videotape, these recordings may be used as the basis for imposing student discipline. If criminal actions are recorded, a copy of the tape may be provided to law enforcement personnel.

1.110 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities will be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or activities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the building principal or superintendent if they have a disability that will require special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should occur as far in advance as possible of the school-sponsored function, program, or meeting.

1.120 Students with Food Allergies
State law requires our school district to annually inform parents of students with life-threatening allergies or life-threatening chronic illnesses of the applicable provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal statutes, state statutes, federal regulations and state rules.

If your student has a life-threatening allergy or life-threatening chronic illness, please notify the ISVI Health Center at (217) 479-4419.

Federal law protects students from discrimination due to a disability that substantially limits a major life activity. If your student has a qualifying disability, the IEP shall address the prevention and management of allergic reactions while in school and at school events as part of the IEP.

Not all students with life-threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnesses may be eligible under Section 504. Our school also may be able to appropriately meet a student's needs through other means.

Reference Health Center Anaphylaxis policy and procedures

Cross Reference: PRESS7:285-AP,E,Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

1.130 Care of Students with Diabetes
If your child has diabetes a Diabetes Care Plan must be submitted to the ISVI Health Center. Parents/guardians are responsible for and must:

Inform the school in a timely manner of any change which needs to be made to the Diabetes Care Plan on file with the school for their child.
Inform the school in a timely manner of any changes to their emergency contact numbers or contact numbers of health care providers.
Sign the Diabetes Care Plan.
Grant consent for and authorize designated School representatives to communicate directly with the health care provider whose instructions are included in the Diabetes Care Plan.

For further information, please contact the ISVI Health Center 217-479-4419.

1.140 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
Youth suicide impacts the safety of the school environment. It also affects the school community, diminishing the ability of surviving students to learn and the school's ability to educate. Suicide and depression awareness and prevention are important goals of the school.

The school maintains student and parent resources on suicide and depression awareness and prevention. Much of this information, including a copy of school district's policy, can also be obtained from the Health Center.

ISVI will be working closely with the Morgan County Mobile Crisis Response Team that can be reached by calling 9-8-8 if a student is experiencing a mental health crisis. More information can be found in the district's policy.

1.150 Accommodating Breastfeeding Students
Students who choose to breastfeed an infant after returning to school are provided reasonable accommodations. A student who is a nursing mother may take reasonable breaks during the school day to express breast milk or breastfeed her infant. Reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to:

Access to a private and secure room, other than a bathroom, to express breast milk or breastfeed an infant.
Permission to bring onto school campus a breast pump or other equipment used to express breast milk.
Access to a power source for a breast pump or any other equipment used to express breast milk.
Access to a place to store expressed breast milk safely.
Reasonable breaks to accommodate the student's need to express breast milk or breastfeed an infant child.
The opportunity to make up work missed due to the student's use of reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding.

Complaints regarding violations of this procedure should be made to the District's Complaint Manager or Non-Discrimination Coordinator.

Cross Reference: PRESS 7:10-AP2, Administrative Procedure - Accommodating Breastfeeding Students

1.160 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
Parent organizations and booster clubs are invaluable resources to the District's schools. While parent organizations and booster clubs have no administrative authority and cannot determine District policy, the School Board welcomes their suggestions and assistance.

Parent organizations and booster clubs may be recognized by the Board and permitted to use the District's name, a District school's name, or a District school's team name, or any logo attributable to the District provided they first receive the Superintendent or designee's express written consent. Consent to use one of the above-mentioned names or logos will generally be granted if the organization or club has by-laws containing the following:

The organization's or club's name and purpose, such as, to enhance students' educational experiences, to help meet educational needs of students, to provide extra athletic benefits to students, to assist specific sports teams or academic clubs through financial support, or to enrich extracurricular activities.
The rules and procedures under which it operates.
An agreement to adhere to all Board policies and administrative procedures.
A statement that membership is open and unrestricted, meaning that membership is open to all parents/guardians of students enrolled in the school, District staff, and community members.
A statement that the District is not, and will not be, responsible for the organization's or club's business or the conduct of its members, including on any organization or club websites or social media accounts.
An agreement to maintain and protect its own finances.
A recognition that money given to a school cannot be earmarked for any particular expense. Booster clubs may make recommendations, but cash or other valuable consideration must be given to the District to use at its discretion. The Board's legal obligation to comply with Title IX by providing equal athletic opportunity for members of both genders will supersede an organization or club's recommendation.

Permission to use one of the above-mentioned names or logos may be rescinded at any time and does not constitute permission to act as the District's representative. At no time does the District accept responsibility for the actions of any parent organization or booster club regardless of whether it was recognized and/or permitted to use any of the above-mentioned names or logos. The Superintendent shall designate an administrative staff member to serve as the recognized liaison to parent organizations or booster clubs. The liaison will serve as a resource person and provide information about school programs, resources, policies, problems, concerns, and emerging issues. Building staff will be encouraged to participate in the organizations.

Cross Reference: PRESS 8:90, Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs

1.170 Student Appearance
A student's appearance, including dress and hygiene, must not disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety. The school does not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. Students who disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety must modify their appearance.

Cross Reference: PRESS 7:160, Student Appearance

1.180 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, Grooming Behaviors, and Boundary Violations
Child sexual abuse, grooming behaviors, and boundary violations harm students, their parent/guardian, the District's environment, its school communities, and the community at large, while diminishing a student's ability to learn.

Warning signs of child sexual abuse include the following.

Physical signs:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or other genital infections
Signs of trauma to the genital area, such as unexplained bleeding, bruising, or blood on the sheets, underwear, or other clothing
Unusual weight gain or loss
Behavioral signs:
Excessive talk about or knowledge of sexual topics
Keeping secrets
Not talking as much as usual
Not wanting to be left alone with certain people or being afraid to be away from primary caregivers
Regressive behaviors or resuming behaviors that the child had grown out of, such as thumb sucking or bedwetting
Overly compliant behavior
Sexual behavior that is inappropriate for the child's age
Spending an unusual amount of time alone
Trying to avoid removing clothing to change or bathe
Emotional signs:
Change in eating habits or unhealthy eating patterns, like loss of appetite or excessive eating
Signs of depression, such as persistent sadness, lack of energy, changes in sleep or appetite, withdrawing from normal activities, or feeling "down"
Change in mood or personality, such as increased aggression
Decrease in confidence or self-image
Anxiety, excessive worry, or fearfulness
Increase in unexplained health problems such as stomach aches and headaches
Loss or decrease in interest in school, activities, and friends
Nightmares or fear of being alone at night
Self-harming behaviors or expressing thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior
Failing grades
Drug or alcohol use

Warning Signs of Grooming Behaviors
School and District employees are expected to maintain professional and appropriate relationships with students based upon students' ages, grade levels, and developmental levels.

Prohibited grooming is defined as (i) any act, including but not limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical activity, (ii) by an employee with direct contact with a student, (iii) that is directed toward or with a student to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the student.

Examples of grooming behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors:

Sexual or romantic invitations to a student
Dating or soliciting a date from a student
Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog with a student
Making sexually suggestive comments that are directed toward or with a student
Self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual, romantic, or erotic nature
Sexual, indecent, romantic, or erotic contact with a student
Failing to respect boundaries or listening when a student says "no"
Engaging in touching that a student or student's parents/guardians have indicated as unwanted
Trying to be a student's friend rather than filling an adult role in the student's life
Failing to maintain age-appropriate relationships with students
Talking with students about personal problems or relationships
Spending time alone with a student outside of their role in the student's life or making up excuses to be alone with a student
Expressing unusual interest in a student's sexual development, such as commenting on sexual characteristics or sexualizing normal behaviors
Giving a student gifts without occasion or reason
Spending a lot of time with a student
Restricting a student's access to other adults

Warning Signs of Boundary Violations
School and District employees breach employee-student boundaries when they misuse their position of power over a student in a way that compromises the student's health, safety, or general welfare.

Examples of boundary violations include:

Favoring a certain student by inviting the student to "hang out" or by granting special privileges
Engaging in peer-like behavior with a student
Discussing personal issues with a student
Meeting with a student off-campus without parent/guardian knowledge and/or permission
Dating, requesting, or participating in a private meeting with a student (in person or virtually) outside of a professional role
Transporting a student in a school or private vehicle without administrative authorization
Giving gifts, money, or treats to an individual student
Sending a student on personal errands
Intervening in a serious student problem instead of referring the student to an appropriately trained professional
Sexual or romantic invitations toward or from a student
Taking and using photos/videos of students for non-educational purposes
Initiating or extending contact with a student beyond the school day in a one-on-one or non-group setting
Inviting a student to an employee's home
Adding a student on personal social networking sites as contacts when unrelated to a legitimate educational purpose
Privately messaging a student
Maintaining intense eye contact with a student
Making comments about a student's physical attributes, including excessively flattering comments
Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog
Making sexually suggestive comments directed toward or with a student
Disclosing confidential information
Self-disclosure of a sexual, romantic, or erotic nature
Full frontal hugs
Invading personal space

If you believe you are a victim of child sexual abuse, grooming behaviors, or boundary violations, or you believe that your child is a victim, you should immediately contact the Building Principal, a school counselor, or another trusted adult employee of the School.

Additional Resources include:

National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673)
National Sexual Abuse Chatline at online.rainn.org
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Hotline at 1.800.25.ABUSE (2873)

Cross Reference:
PRESS 4:165, Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
PRESS 5:120-AP2, Employee Conduct Standards
PRESS 5:120-AP2,E, Expectations and Guidelines for Employee-Student Boundaries

1.185 Faith's Law Notifications
Employee Conduct Standards

School districts are required to include in their student handbook the District's Employee Code of Professional Conduct. These standards, in part, define appropriate conduct between school employees and students. A copy of these standards can be found on the District's website or requested from the Superintendent's office.

Cross Reference:
PRESS 5:120, Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
PRESS 5:120-AP2, Employee Conduct Standards

1.190 Prevention of Anaphylaxis
While it is not possible for the School or District to completely eliminate the risks of an anaphylactic emergency, the District maintains a comprehensive policy on anaphylaxis prevention, response, and management in order to reduce these risks and provide accommodations and proper treatment for anaphylactic reactions. Parent(s)/guardian(s) and students who desire more information or who want a copy of the District's policy may contact the Building Principal.

Cross Reference:

PRESS 7:285, Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program
PRESS 7:285-AP, Administrative Procedure - Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

Chapter 2: Attendance, Promotion & Graduation

2.10 Attendance
Illinois law requires that whoever has custody or control of any child between six (by September 1st) and seventeen years of age shall assure that the child attends school in the district in which he or she resides, during the entire time school is in session (unless the child has already graduated from high school). Illinois law also requires that whoever has custody or control of a child who is enrolled in the school, regardless of the child's age, shall assure that the child attends school during the entire time school is in session.

2.15 Mental Health Days
PA 102-0321, 105 ILCS 5/26-1 Student Mental Health Days Allows students to take up to five mental or behavioral health days per year. A student is not required to provide a medical note and must be given the opportunity to make up any schoolwork missed during such absences. Following the second day, a student may be referred to the appropriate school personnel. Mental health days are not counted as unexcused absences; therefore, they will not impact truancy.

2.20 Student Absences and Tardiness
Subject to specific requirements in State law, the following children are not required to attend public school: (1) any child attending a private school (including a home school) or parochial school, (2) any child who is physically or mentally unable to attend school (including a pregnant student suffering medical complications as certified by her physician), (3) any child lawfully and necessarily employed, (4) any child over 12 and under 14 years of age while in confirmation classes, (5) any child absent because of religious reasons, including to observe a religious holiday, for religious instruction, or because his or her religion forbids secular activity on a particular day(s) or time of day, and (6) any child 16 years of age or older who is employed and is enrolled in a graduation incentives program.

For students who are required to attend school there are two types of absences: excused and unexcused. Excused absences include: illness (including up to 5 days per school year for mental or behavioral health of the student), observance of a religious holiday or event, death in the immediate family, family emergency, situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the school board, circumstances that cause reasonable concern to the parent/guardian for the student's mental, emotional, or physical health or safety, attending a military honors funeral to sound TAPS1, or other reason as approved by the building principal. Students eligible to vote are also excused for up to two hours to vote in a primary, special, or general election.

Additionally, a student will be excused for up to 5 days in cases where the student's parent/guardian is an active-duty member of the uniformed services and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat-support postings. The Board of Education, in its discretion, may excuse a student for additional days relative to such leave or deployment. A student and the student's parent/guardian are responsible for obtaining assignments from the student's teachers prior to any excused absences and for ensuring that such assignments are completed by the student prior to his or her return to school.

Students who are excused from school will be given a reasonable timeframe to make up missed homework and classwork assignments.2 The Lead Teacher will monitor if absences are impacting both academic achievement and or social emotional needs and to support early communications with student, parent, guardian, and administration if interventions/and or accommodations are warranted.

ISVI may require documentation explaining the reason for the student's absence after the 5th day of excused absence. The Health Center will call parents and make arrangements to get documentation. Long term medical needs will be taken into consideration.

In the event of any absence, the student's parent/guardian is required to call the school at 217-479-4436 before 8:00 a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been made to the school by 10:00 a.m. on the day of a student's absence, a school official will call the home to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be required to submit a signed note from the parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence. Upon request of the parent/guardian, the reason for an absence will be kept confidential.

Diagnostic Procedures for Identifying Student Absences and Support Services to Truant or Chronically Truant Students
State law requires every school district to collect and review its chronic absence data and determine what systems of support and resources are needed to engage chronically absent students and their families to encourage the habit of daily attendance and promote success. This review must include an analysis of chronic absence data from each attendance center.

Furthermore, State law provides that school districts are encouraged to provide a system of support to students who are at risk of reaching or exceeding chronic absence levels with strategies and are also encouraged to make resources available to families such as those available through the State Board of Education's Family Engagement Framework to support and engage students and their families to encourage heightened school engagement and improved daily school attendance.

"Chronic absence" means absences that total 10% or more of school days of the most recent academic school year, including absences with and without valid cause, and out-of-school suspensions.

The School and District use the following diagnostic procedures for identifying the causes of unexcused student absences: Interviews with the student, his or her parent/guardian and any school officials who may have information about the reasons for the student's attendance problems.3

Supportive services to truant or chronically truant students include: parent conferences, student counseling, family counseling, and information about existing community services.4

Cross-reference: PRESS 7:70, Attendance and Truancy

Pre-Arranged Absences
Students, who know they will be gone from classes for one or more period, must come to the education office and get a Pre-Arranged Absence form from the School Secretary or Principal. They must talk with each of their teachers and obtain the educators' signatures. This will assure that students are made aware of any class work or assignments that must be completed. This form must be returned to the office at least one day prior to the scheduled absence. If the form is not returned to the office one day in advance of the absence, the student's absence may not be considered excused.

Tardiness
Excessive absenteeism includes excessive tardiness. Tardiness is defined as "not being ready for class at the second bell." Tardiness is not appropriate and disrupts the education of other students. Each teacher will utilize the district wide student information system for recording absences and tardies. A tardy will be categorized as excused or unexcused. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are requested to notify the school office if a student will be arriving late, by writing a note, calling the office or accompanying the child to the school office for sign in.

In order to reduce or prevent excessive absenteeism, the school will implement and maintain a procedure to:

Track and provide early identification of potentially harmful attendance practices.
Provide a multi-level plan toward remediation of the problem

The first and second unexcused tardy for a class will initiate a counseling from the educator. Three unexcused tardies in the same class during one semester will receive a consequence of an after-school detention. This is ongoing for subsequent tardies in the same semester, with additional interventions as needed on an individual basis. The procedures will include, but not be limited to, conference with the student, his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), any school official(s), or other people who may have information.

2.30 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
A student will be released from school, as an excused absence, to observe a religious holiday or for religious instruction. The student's parent/guardian must give written notice to the building principal at least 5 calendar days before the student's anticipated absence(s). Students excused for religious reasons will be given an opportunity to make up all missed work, including homework and tests for equivalent academic credit.

2.40 Make-Up Work
If a student's absence is excused or if a student is suspended from school, he/she will be permitted to make up all missed work, including homework and tests, for equivalent academic credit. Students who are unexcused from school may not be allowed to make up missed work. This will be determined by administration and based on the definition of "just cause".

In the event of a longer absence due to medical/travel needs ISVI could make arrangements for asynchronous work via Google Classroom. This would need to be part of the pre-arranged process.

2.50 Truancy
Student attendance is critical to the learning process. ISVI realizes that Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner. ISVI will work in cooperation with your student's local district to determine the best approach for all considered.

Students who miss more than 1 % but less than 5% of the prior 180 regular school days without valid cause (a recognized excuse) are truant. Students who miss 5% or more of the prior 180 regular school days without valid cause are chronic truants. Students who are chronic truants will be offered support services and resources aimed at correcting the truancy issue.

If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including:

Referral to the truancy officer
Reporting to officials under the Juvenile Court Act
Referral to the State's Attorney
Appropriate school discipline

student who misses 15 consecutive days of school without valid cause and who cannot be located or, after exhausting all available support services, cannot be compelled to return to school is subject to expulsion from school.
parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of State law.

2.60 Grading & Promotion
School report cards are issued to students on a quarterly basis. Generally, the quarterly reports are sent in November, January, April, and June. If you have questions regarding grades, please contact the classroom teacher. Individual teacher conferences to discuss progress can be scheduled by contacting the Principal's office.

The decision to promote a student to the next grade level is based on successful completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance on standardized tests and other testing. A student will not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic performance.

Students will receive a quarterly progress report in letter grade or narrative style on curricular areas such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science as well as general behavior and related services such as: Adaptive P.E., Orientation and Mobility, and Speech and Language. Students within the Academic and Modified curriculum will receive a letter grade on the following scale: A-100 to 90%, B-80 to 89%, C-70 to 79%, D-60 to 69%, F-Below 60%. Students within the Functional curriculum may be graded on a P/F grading system with a Pass being 70+%.

5th Year Program
Students in the 5th Year Program will receive grades of P/F with all passing grades at the 70+% level.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Courses earn units of credit each semester based upon the number of days per week that the class meets. Grades are assigned quarterly by the educator. Semester grades are entered on each student's official school transcript.

Grade Points

A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 points
F = 0 points

*Grade Point Average is determined by dividing the total of all points by the total of credits attempted (0.0-4.0). Grade Point Average is determined at the end of the school year.

2.70 Homework
Homework is used as a way for students to practice what they have learned in the classroom. The time requirements and the frequency of homework will vary depending on a student's teacher, ability and grade level. Habitual failure to complete homework could result in discipline such as after school detention and could affect a student's grades.

2.75 W.I.N. Warrior Instruction Nook
W.I.N.- is an after-school instructional time that is supervised by a teacher. W.I.N. provides students with an opportunity to do homework assignments, seek organizational strategies, get support on content from a qualified educator. Students who are not residential or do not have transportation can request a Zoom W.I.N. time that would be completed Virtual with an educator on the W.I.N. team. These times can be requested from a student, can be assigned by an educator, can be used to take a test, and or get supports as needed. These times can also be assigned from an educator to support a student and to avoid them having to serve a detention or receive discipline due to incomplete work.

2.80 Exemption from Physical Education Requirement [K-8]
In order to be excused from participation in physical education, a student must present an appropriate excuse from his or her parent/guardian or from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act. The excuse may be based on medical or religious prohibitions. An excuse because of medical reasons must include a signed statement from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act that corroborates the medical reason for the request. An excuse based on religious reasons must include a signed statement from a member of the clergy that corroborates the religious reason for the request.

A student in grades 7-8 may submit a written request to the building principal requesting to be excused from physical education courses because of the student's ongoing participation in an interscholastic or extracurricular athletic program. The building principal will evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis.

Students with an Individualized Education Program may also be excused from physical education courses for reasons stated in Handbook Procedure 10.30.

Special activities in physical education will be provided for a student whose physical or emotional condition, as determined by a person licensed under the Medical Practices Act, prevents his or her participation in the physical education course.

State law prohibits the School from honoring parental excuses based upon a student's participation in athletic training, activities, or competitions conducted outside the auspices of the School District.

Students who have been excused from physical education shall return to the course as soon as practical. The following considerations will be used to determine when a student shall return to a physical education course:

The time of year when the student's participation ceases; and
The student's class schedule.

2.85 Exemption from Physical Education Requirement [HS]
In order to be excused from participation in physical education, a student must present an appropriate excuse from his or her parent/guardian or from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act. The excuse may be based on medical or religious prohibitions. An excuse because of medical reasons must include a signed statement from a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act that corroborates the medical reason for the request. An excuse based on religious reasons must include a signed statement from a member of the clergy that corroborates the religious reason for the request.

A student in grades 9-12 may submit a written request to the building principal requesting to be excused from physical education courses for the reasons stated below.

Ongoing participation in an interscholastic or extracurricular athletic program;
Enrollment in academic classes that are required for admission to an institution of higher learning (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade); or
Enrollment in academic classes that are required for graduation from high school, provided that failure to take such classes will result in the student being unable to graduate (student must be in the 11th or 12th grade).

Students with an Individualized Education Program may also be excused from physical education courses for reasons stated in Handbook Procedure 10.30.

The time of year when the student's participation ceases;
The student's class schedule; and
The student's future or planned additional participation in activities qualifying for substitutions for physical education, as outlined above or in Handbook Procedure 10.30.

2.90 Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences, Credit for Non-District Experiences
A student may receive high school credit for successfully completing any of the listed courses or experiences even when it is not offered in or sponsored by the District:

Distance learning course, including a correspondence, virtual, or online course.
Summer school or community college courses.
Foreign language courses taken in an ethnic school program approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Work-related training at manufacturing facilities or agencies in a Tech Prep.

Students must receive pre-approval from the building principal or designee to receive credit for any non-District course or experience. The building principal or designee will determine the amount of credit and whether a proficiency examination is required before the credit is awarded. Students assume responsibility for any fees, tuition, supplies, and other expenses. Students are responsible for (1) providing documents or transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of the experience, and (2) taking a proficiency examination, if requested. The building principal or designee shall determine which, if any, non-District courses or experiences, will count toward a student's grade point average, class rank, and eligibility for athletic and extracurricular activities.

Any other credit not outlined above may be discussed in an IEP with both the home school and ISVI involvement.

2.95 Student Employment Program
At ISVI, student employment is available to high school students 16 years of age and older. Students may receive high school credit and while gaining work experiences and work habits at assigned workstations on the ISVI campus, such as in the dietary department, in offices, housekeeping, and laundry. Students may work a varied number of hours on a weekly basis. Students may be assigned career internships at off-campus workstations at various businesses in the Jacksonville community.

2.100 Home and Hospital Instruction
A student who is absent from school, or whose physician, physician assistant or licensed advance practice registered nurse anticipates his or her absence from school, because of a medical condition may be eligible for instruction in the student's home or hospital.

Appropriate educational services from qualified staff will begin no later than five school days after receiving a written statement from a physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse. Instructional or related services for a student receiving special education services will be determined by the student's individualized education program.

A student who is unable to attend school because of pregnancy will be provided home instruction, correspondence courses, or other courses of instruction before (1) the birth of the child when the student's physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice nurse indicates, in writing, that she is medically unable to attend regular classroom instruction, and (2) for up to 3 months after the child's birth or a miscarriage.

For information on home or hospital instruction, contact: IEP Team

2.110 Early Graduation
Students who will have successfully completed graduation requirements after seven (7) semesters may petition to graduate. Any student wishing to graduate early must submit a letter of application along with a transcript. The deadline for application/submission of paperwork is the last day of the semester prior to the semester of graduation. Approval must be granted by both the principal and the superintendent. Once fall semester of the senior year has started, students may not drop classes to declare early graduation.

Early graduates must make arrangements with the high school office for anything pertaining to the graduation ceremony. (i.e. announcements, cap and gown rental, graduation practices, etc.) Early graduates will receive their diploma at commencement in May. Upon request, a copy of the official transcript will be granted.

Any student enrolled in an off-campus course to fulfill graduation requirements must show documentation of such course(s) by the last day of the seventh semester. Failure to produce this documentation will result in denial of the early graduation petition.

The student and a parent will schedule a conference with the Principal prior to the end of the student's seventh semester, and in all cases may have an IEP meeting. At the conference the student should be prepared to justify his/her request to graduate early.

2.120 High School Graduation Requirements
To graduate from high school, unless otherwise exempted, each student is responsible for:

Completing all State mandated graduation requirements listed below.
Completing all ISVI graduation requirements that are in addition to State graduation requirements.
Passing an examination on patriotism and principles of representative government, proper use of the flag, methods of voting, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Participating in the State assessment required for graduation.

State Mandated Graduation Requirements

Four years of language arts.
Two years of writing intensive courses, one of which must be English and the other of which may be English or any other subject. When applicable, writing-intensive courses may be counted towards the fulfillment of other graduation requirements.
Three years of mathematics, one of which must be Algebra I and one of which must include geometry content and one of which may be an Advanced Placement computer science course.
Two years of science.
Two years of social studies, of which at least one year must be history of the United States or a combination of history of the United States and American government. Within the two years of social studies requirement, one semester of civics is required.
One year chosen from (A) music, (B) art, (C) foreign language, which shall be deemed to include American Sign Language, or (D) vocational education.
One semester of health education.
Daily physical education classes.
A course covering American patriotism and the principles of representative government, as enunciated in the American Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the proper use and display of the American flag.
Nine weeks of consumer education.

The above requirements do not apply students with disabilities whose course of study is determined by an Individualized Education Program or students who are exempted from participation in certain courses in accordance with State law.

ISVI Graduation Requirements

total of 24 credits are required for graduation. Students will receive 1/2 credit per semester for each class including Physical Education. Listed below are the requirements. An additional 5 credits must be met from the Expanded Core Curricula and Elective Courses offered.
English - 4 Credits
Math - 3 Credits
Social Studies - 3 Credits
Science - 2 Credits
PE - 4 Credits
Health - Minimum 1 semester or 1/2 credit or 1 credit
Fine Arts - 1 Credit (Music, Art, Foreign language, Vocational Education)
Consumer Economics - 1/2 Credit or 1 credit
Orientation to Family and Consumer Science/Food Prep - 1/2 Credit

These minimum courses apply to students attending ISVI. Requirements may be altered by an IEP.

The state of Illinois requires an additional 2 credits in writing intensive classes. ISVI has incorporated these credits into one English course and one social studies course.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Graduation Requirement
As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, the parent or guardian of each student or, if a student is at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated, the student must comply with either of the following:

(1) File a FAFSA with the United States Department of Education or, if applicable, an application for State financial aid.

(2) File a waiver indicating that the parent or guardian or, if applicable, the student understands what the FAFSA and application for State financial aid are and has chosen not to file an application.

Upon request, the school will provide a student and his or her parent or guardian any support or assistance necessary to comply with this requirement

A school district may award a high school diploma to a student who is unable to meet this requirement due to extenuating circumstances, as determined by the school district, if (i) the student has met all other graduation requirements, and (ii) the principal attests that the school district has made a good faith effort to assist the student or, if applicable, his or her parent or guardian in filing an application or a waiver.

Chapter 3: Student Fees and Meal Costs

3.10 Fines, Fees, and Charges; Waiver of Student Fees
The school establishes fees and charges to fund certain school activities. Some students may be unable to pay these fees. Students will not be denied educational services or academic credit due to the inability of their parent or guardian to pay fees or certain charges. Students whose parent or guardian is unable to afford student fees may receive a fee waiver. A fee waiver does not exempt a student from charges for lost and damaged books, locks, materials, supplies, and/or equipment.

Applications for fee waivers may be submitted by a parent or guardian of a student who has been assessed a fee. As student is eligible for a fee waiver if at least one of the following prerequisites is met:

The student currently lives in a household that meets the free lunch or breakfast eligibility guidelines established by the federal government pursuant to the National School Lunch Act; or
The student or the student's family is currently receiving aid under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Aid to Families of Dependent Children).

School Administration will give additional consideration where one or more of the following factors are present:

An illness in the family;
Unusual expenses such as fire, flood, storm damage, etc.;
Unemployment;
Emergency situations; or
When one or more of the parents/guardians are involved in a work stoppage.

The building principal will notify the parent/guardian promptly as to whether the fee waiver request has been granted or denied. Questions regarding the fee waiver application process should be addressed to the building principal.

Pursuant to the Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act, the school is required to provide a federally reimbursable meal or snack to a student who requests one, regardless of whether the student has the ability to pay for the meal or snack or owes money for earlier meals or snacks. Students may not be provided with an alternative meal or snack and the school is prohibited from publicly identifying or stigmatizing a student who cannot pay for or owes money for a meal or snack.

3.20 School Meals

Meals
The ISVI dining hall staff prepares three well-balanced meals daily which are served to the student body. Two meals are offered during the school day if a day student is present during all three serving windows they will be served all offering. The dietary staff also provides nutritional snacks for students in the classroom and residential settings.

A dietary manager is responsible for selecting a variety of nutritious and delicious foods for the students. Special diet needs are followed for students who may have medical/dietary restrictions. If a special diet is needed diet orders must be on file with the Health Center.

ISVI Vending Machines are available however students are not allowed to purchase from vending machines during school hours.

Chapter 4: Transportation and Parking

4.10 Bus Transportation
A list of bus stops will be determined at the beginning of each school year. Parents will be informed of their bus stop at the beginning of the year on registration day.

Any student who presents with condition that is considered contagious in may not be allowed to travel with other students. Parents will be required to pick up their student in the event this occurs on a travel weekend and or daily travel.

Students are not permitted to ride a bus other than the bus to which they are assigned. Exceptions for emergencies or unusual circumstances must be approved by the residential director and transportation coordinator.

While students are on the bus, they are under the supervision of the bus driver and other staff on the bus. Any bus discipline problems can be handled by the bus driver or staff. In the case of a written disciplinary referral, student bus problems will be investigated and handled by the principal and / or residential supervisor.

Students are expected to follow all school rules while on the bus. Students may be suspended from riding the school bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for violating school rules or for engaging in other gross disobedience or misconduct. A student may be suspended from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days for safety reasons. The school's regular suspension procedures shall be used to suspend a student's privilege to ride a school bus.

A student who is suspended from riding the school bus and who does not have alternative transportation to school shall be allowed the opportunity to make up all missed work for equivalent academic credit. It is the responsibility of the student's parent or guardian to notify the school that the student does not have alternative transportation to school.

In the interest of the student's safety and in compliance with State law, students are also expected to observe the following:

Dress properly for the weather. Make sure all drawstrings, ties, straps, etc. on all clothing, backpacks and other items, are shortened or removed to lessen the likelihood of them getting caught in bus doors, railings or aisles.
Arrive on time at the bus stop, and stay away from the street while waiting for the bus.
Stay away from the bus until it stops completely, and the driver signals you to board. Enter in single file without pushing. Always use the handrail.
Take a seat right away and remain seated facing forward. Keep your hands, arms, and head inside the bus.
Talk quietly on the bus. No shouting or creating loud noises that may distract the driver. Tablets, iPods®, iPads®, smart phones, and other electronic devices must be silenced on the bus unless a student uses headphones.
Help keep the bus neat and clean. Keep belongings out of the aisle and away from emergency exits.
Always listen to the driver's instructions. Be courteous to the driver and other students. Sit with your hands to yourself and avoid making noises that would distract the driver or bother other passengers. Remain seated, keeping your hands, arms, and head inside the bus at all times.
Wait until the bus pulls to a complete stop before standing up. Use the handrail when exiting the bus.
Stay out of the danger zone next to the bus where the driver may have difficulty seeing you. Take five giant steps away from the bus and out of the danger zone, until you can see the driver and the driver sees you. Never crawl under a bus.
If you must cross the street after you get off the bus, wait for the driver's signal and then cross in front of the bus. Cross the street only after checking both ways for traffic.
Never run back to the bus, even if you dropped or forgot something.

Video and audio cameras may be active on busses to record student conduct and may be used for the purposes of investigation into misconduct or accidents on the bus.

For questions regarding school transportation issues, contact: Malinda Pollard (217) 479-4408 or Barbara Ballard (217) 479-4436.

4.15 Bus Conduct
Students are expected to follow all schools when riding the school bus. A student may be suspended from riding the bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for engaging in gross disobedience or misconduct, including but not limited to, the following:

Violating any school rule or school district policy.
Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider.
Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.
Repeated use of profanity.
Repeated willful disobedience of a directive from a bus driver or other supervisor.
Such other behavior as the building principal deems to threaten the safe operation of the bus and/or its occupants.

If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the school may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days for safety reasons.

A student suspended from riding the bus who does not have alternate transportation to school shall have the opportunity to complete or make up work for equivalent academic credit. It shall be the responsibility of the student's parent or guardian to notify the school that the student does not have alternate transportation.

4.20 Parking
The school has several locations available for school visitor parking. There are marked visitor parking spaces in the small parking lot on State Street next to the Main Building. Additionally, there is parking available on campus in the northwest parking lot at the back of the campus, and the northeast parking lot by the gymnasium.

Those dropping off and picking up children on a regular, daily basis for school attendance may do so at the designated area established with the principal and residential staff. In other instances, such as picking up a student for an appointment, parents should come into the building to pick up or drop off a student. During school days when school is in session, report to the Superintendent's office or principal's office or other prearranged location. After school hours or on weekends when students and staff are on campus arrangements must be made in advance to confirm when and where students may be picked up or dropped off.

Vehicles MAY NOT be parked or located in the bus lanes or fire lanes at ANY TIME. Bus lanes and fire lanes are clearly marked. Vehicles located in these locations may be ticketed and/or towed by the police.

Chapter 5 - Health and Safety

5.10 Immunization, Health, Eye and Dental Examinations

Required Health Examinations and Immunizations
All students are required to present appropriate proof of a health examination and the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable diseases within one year prior to:

Entering Pre-Kindergarten
Entering kindergarten or the first grade;
Entering the sixth and ninth grades; and
Enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time, regardless of the student's grade.

Proof of immunization against meningococcal disease is required for students in grades 6 and 12. A diabetes screening must be included as part of the health exam (though diabetes testing is not required). Students between the age of one and seven must provide a statement from a physician assuring that the student was "risk-assessed" or screened for lead poisoning. An age-appropriate developmental screening and an age-appropriate social and emotional screening will be required parts of each health examination once ISBE finalizes guidance.

Failure to comply with the above requirements by October 15 of the current school year will result in the student's exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the school, subject to certain exceptions. A student will not be excluded from school due to his or her parent/guardian's failure to obtain a developmental screening or a social and emotional screening.

New students who register mid-term have 30 days following registration to comply with the health examination and immunization requirements. If a medical reason prevents a student from receiving a required immunization by October 15, the student must present, by October 15, an immunization schedule and a statement of the medical reasons causing the delay. The schedule and statement of medical reasons must be signed by an appropriate medical professional.

Eye Examination
All students entering kindergarten or the school for the first time must present proof by October 15 of the current school year of an eye examination performed within one year. Failure to present proof by October 15, allows the school to hold the student's report card until the student presents: (1) proof of a completed eye examination, or (2) that an eye examination will take place within 60 days after October 15. Based on assessment findings, ISVI health center may refer students to see their regular ocular provider. ISVI encourages students with visual impairments to receive regular exams with their ocular care provider. If your student visits their eye doctor, please provide a copy of their report to the health center.

Dental Examination
All students entering kindergarten, second, sixth and ninth grades must present proof by May 15 of the current school year of having been examined by a licensed dentist within the last 18 months. Failure to present proof allows the school to hold the child's report card until the student presents: (1) proof of a completed dental examination, or (2) that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15. Based on assessment findings, ISVI health center may make further referrals for students to see a dentist due to dental health concerns.

Exemptions
A student will be exempted from the above requirements for:

Medical grounds if the student's parent/guardian presents to the building principal a signed statement explaining the objection;
Religious grounds if the student's parent/guardian presents to the building principal a completed Certificate of Religious Exemption;
Health examination or immunization requirements on medical grounds if a physician provides written verification;
Eye examination requirement if the student's parent/guardian shows an undue burden or lack or access to a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches who provides eye examinations or a licensed optometrist; or
Dental examination requirement if the student's parent/guardian shows an undue burden or a lack of access to a dentist.

5.20 Student Medication
Taking medication during school hours or during school-related activities is prohibited unless it is necessary for a student's health and well-being. When a student's licensed health care provider and parent/guardian believe that it is necessary for the student to take a medication during school hours or school-related activities, the parent/guardian must request that the school dispense the medication to the child by completing a "School Medication Authorization Form."

No school or district employee is allowed to administer to any student, or supervise a student's self-administration of, any prescription or non-prescription medication until a completed and signed School Medication Authorization Form is submitted by the student's parent/guardian. No student is allowed to possess or consume any prescription or non-prescription medication on school grounds or at a school-related function other than as provided for in this procedure.

Self-Administration of Medication
A student may possess and self-administer an epinephrine injector, e.g., EpiPen®, and/or asthma medication prescribed for use at the student's discretion, provided the student's parent/guardian has completed and signed an SMA Form. The Superintendent or designee will ensure an Emergency Action Plan is developed for each self-administering student.

A student may self-administer medication required under a qualifying plan, provided the student's parent/guardian has completed and signed an SMA Form. A qualifying plan means: (1) an asthma action plan, (2) an Individual Health Care Action Plan, (3) an Ill. Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization Form, (4) a plan pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (5) a plan pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

ISVI shall incur no liability, except for willful and wanton conduct, as a result of any injury arising from a student's self-administration of medication, including asthma medication or epinephrine injectors, or medication required under a qualifying plan. A student's parent/guardian must indemnify and hold harmless ISVI and its employees and agents, against any claims, except a claim based on willful and wanton conduct, arising out of a student's self-administration of an epinephrine injector, asthma medication, and/or a medication required under a qualifying plan.

Undesignated Medications
ISVI may maintain the following undesignated prescription medications for emergency use: (1) Asthma medication; (2) Epinephrine injectors; (3) Opioid antagonists; and (4) Glucagon. No one, including without limitation, parents/guardians of students, should rely on the school for the availability of undesignated medication. This procedure does not guarantee the availability of undesignated medications. Students and their parents/guardians should consult their own physician regarding these medication(s).

School District Supply of Undesignated Asthma Medication
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of undesignated asthma medication in the name of ISVI and provide or administer them as necessary according to State law. Undesignated asthma medication means an asthma medication prescribed in the name of ISVI. A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated asthma medication to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having respiratory distress. Respiratory distress may be characterized as mild-to-moderate or severe. Each building administrator and/or his or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the names of trained personnel who have received a statement of certification pursuant to State law.

School District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Injectors
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of undesignated epinephrine injectors in the name ISVI and provide or administer them as necessary according to State law. Undesignated epinephrine injector means an epinephrine injector prescribed in the name of the ISVI or one of its schools. A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated epinephrine injector to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having an anaphylactic reaction. Each building administrator and/or his or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the names of trained personnel who have received a statement of certification pursuant to State law.

School District Supply of Undesignated Opioid Antagonists
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 5/22-30(f) and maintain a supply of undesignated opioid antagonists in the name of the ISVI and provide or administer them as necessary according to State law. Opioid antagonist means a drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effect of opioids acting on those receptors, including, but not limited to, naloxone hydrochloride or any other similarly acting drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Undesignated opioid antagonist is not defined by the School Code; for purposes of this policy it means an opioid antagonist prescribed in the name of ISVI or one of its schools. A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated opioid antagonist to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having an opioid overdose. Each building administrator and/or his or her corresponding school nurse shall maintain the names of trained personnel who have received a statement of certification pursuant to State law. See the website for the Ill. Dept. of Human Services for information about opioid prevention, abuse, public awareness, and a toll-free number to provide information and referral services for persons with questions concerning substance abuse treatment.

School District Supply of Undesignated Glucagon
The Superintendent or designee shall implement 105 ILCS 145/27 and maintain a supply of undesignated glucagon in the name of the ISVI in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

When a student's prescribed glucagon is not available or has expired, a school nurse or delegated care aide may administer undesignated glucagon only if he or she is authorized to do so by a student's diabetes care plan.

Void Policy
ISVI's supply of Undesignated Asthma Medication section of the policy is void whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for ISVI a prescription for undesignated asthma medication from a physician or advanced practice nurse licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, or (2) fill the ISVI's prescription for undesignated school asthma medication.

ISVI's supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Injectors section of the policy is void whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the ISVI a prescription for undesignated epinephrine injectors from a physician or advanced practice nurse licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, or (2) fill ISVI's prescription for undesignated school epinephrine injectors.

ISVI's supply of Undesignated Opioid Antagonists section of the policy is void whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the ISVI a prescription for opioid antagonists from a health care professional who has been delegated prescriptive authority for opioid antagonists in accordance with Section 5-23 of the Substance Use Disorder Act, or (2) fill ISVI's prescription for undesignated school opioid antagonists.

The School District Supply of Undesignated Glucagon section of the policy is void whenever the Superintendent or designee is, for whatever reason, unable to: (1) obtain for the ISVI a prescription for glucagon from a qualifying prescriber, or (2) fill ISVI's prescription for undesignated school glucagon.

The Administration of Medical Cannabis section of the policy is void and ISVI reserves the right not to implement it if the ISVI or school is in danger of losing federal funding.

Upon any administration of an undesignated medication permitted by State law, the Superintendent or designee(s) must ensure all notifications required by State law and administrative procedures occur.

Undesignated Medication Disclaimers
Upon implementation of this policy, the protections from liability and hold harmless provisions applicable under State law apply.

No one, including without limitation, parents/guardians of students, should rely on the ISVI for the availability of undesignated medication. This policy does not guarantee the availability of undesignated medications. Students and their parents/guardians should consult their own physician regarding these medication(s).

LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14b, 5/10-22.21b, 5/22-30, and 5/22-33.
105 ILCS 145/, Care of Students with Diabetes Act.
410 ILCS 130/, Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
720 ILCS 550/, Cannabis Control Act.
23 Ill.Admin.Code §1.540.

Emergency Aid to Students
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication.

5.30 Counseling
The school's counselors are available to those students who require additional assistance.

5.40 Safety Drill Procedures and Conduct
Safety drills will occur at times established by the school board. Students are required to be silent and shall comply with the directives of school officials during emergency drills. There will be a minimum of three (3) evacuation drills, a minimum of one (1) severe weather (shelter-in-place) drill, a minimum of one (1) law enforcement drill to address an active shooter incident, and a minimum of one (1) bus evacuation drill each school year. There may be other drills at the direction of the administration. Drills will not be preceded by a warning to the students.
5.50 Communicable Diseases
The school will observe recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding communicable diseases.

1. Parents are required to notify the school nurse if they suspect their child has a communicable disease.
2. In certain cases, students with a communicable disease may be excluded from school or sent home from school following notification of the parent or guardian.

3. The school will provide written instructions to the parent and guardian regarding appropriate treatment for the communicable disease.

4. A student excluded because of a communicable disease will be permitted to return to school only when the parent or guardian brings to the school a letter from the student's doctor stating that the student is no longer contagious or at risk of spreading the communicable disease.

5.60 Head Lice/Bed Bug
The school will observe the following procedures regarding head lice. Parents are required to notify the school nurse if they suspect their child has head lice.

Head Lice Procedure

Assessment
A verification will be made by the School Physician or Nurse whether or not a student has head lice or nits (whitish material firmly attached to the hair shafts within one-half (2) inch of the scalp, lice eggs). Bite wounds may be present on the scalp, especially on the back of the head, neck and ears. Once a student is identified to have the louse or nit present, classmates and dorm student's roommates may be evaluated by the School Nurse.

Treatment Product: NIX Cream Rinse or the most current product that is available on the market, approved by the Local Health Department or the Medical Director.
Procedure: The recommended product will be used as directed by the manufacturer.

Residential Students
A phone call will be made, or letter sent to the parents advising them their child is being treated for head lice. Students are re-treated in 7-10 days. Roommates of the identified student will also receive an assessment for head lice after notification of the parent/guardian.

Non-residential Students
A phone call will be made informing parents/guardians their child has head lice. The student will be removed from the classroom immediately. The parents will be requested to pick up their child and seek medical care from a physician. It will be suggested that all household members be checked and treated for head lice as soon as possible. In the event parents of a non-residential student cannot be contacted in a timely manner, the school nurse will treat the student to facilitate returning the student to the classroom until the parents are contacted. Treatment will be consistent with that administered to residential students. If the clothing of non-residential students is infested, clothing will be loaned to the students while their own clothing is being laundered.

Return to School

Residential Student
After the student has been treated by the nursing staff the student may return to school.

Non-Residential Student
A student found to be infested may only be re-admitted to the school upon presentation of proof of appropriate treatment (e.g., note from physician, copy of prescription, proof of purchase of an over-the-counter product). Upon return to school the student will be re-examined by the School Nurse. The School Nurse will re-examine the student in 7-10 days.

Prevention Suggestions
Suggestions that may help prevent head lice transmission in a group setting:

Store all hats, scarves, and coats separately.
Avoid all games that include contact with the head.
Vacuum all carpeted areas daily.
Eliminate items from the environment that might harbor nits (e.g. overstuffed furniture)
Discourage sharing of personal items (combs, bath towels, etc.).
Store mats, pillows or similar items used for rest periods separately or in plastic bags assigned to each child.
Vacuum frequently.

ISVI Bed Bug Procedure
When a bed bug is found and identified, it can be difficult to determine the source. A bed bug found on a person or belongings may have come from another person. The issue will be handled with care and sensitivity. There is no association between cleanliness, and bed bug infestations. Anyone can experience an infestation.

Collection and Identification of Specimen
The following guidance was gathered from the IDPH "Bed Bugs in Schools and Daycare Centers" and has been individualized to meet the needs of ISVI

1. If a suspected bed bug is found on a student's clothing, belongings, or in the dorm or school, efforts will be made to collect a specimen (using a tissue, gauze). The specimen should then be placed securely in a crush, and leak-proof container with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Attempts will be made not to crush the bug.

***If a bedbug is not found, but a student appears to have skin lesions thought to be bites from bed bugs, their clothing and dorm room will be inspected in an attempt to capture a specimen.

2. The bed bug specimen will then be taken to the Health Center and given to the nurse on duty. The health center nurse will notify:

Director of Health Services
Housekeeping Supervisor
Superintendent
Director of Residential Services

The health center will work with residential to establish a plan for student hygiene and containment of possible bed bugs. See below for more details. The Housekeeping Supervisor will establish a plan for a qualified pest management professional to identify or confirm the specimen.

* If a local resource is unavailable, the Health Center or Housekeeping Supervisor may complete the "Specimen Identification Form" https://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/forms/arthropod-specimen-id-form-041116.pdf and mail or deliver the specimen and form to:

SPECIMEN IDENTIFICANTION
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Div. or Environmental Health
525 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761

* There, specimens will be identified, but not tested for the presence of pathogens or disease. Most specimens are identified, and a written report mailed the same day they are received. If information is not received within 7 days, an inquiry will be made.

Awaiting confirmation/Suspected Bed Bug

Once suspected, the student will be discretely evaluated by the health center. This may include an assessment of possible bites, or to further inspect his/her clothing and belongings.
The health center will then notify those listed above and will initiate containment and prevention of possible spread, which may include:

Keeping potentially infested belongings in a tightly sealed container, such as a garbage bag (i.e. bookbag, bedding, clothing, stuffed animals etc.) and giving them to housekeeping to be properly cleaned, or until the student leaves for home and the sealed items are passed over to parent/guardians. All efforts will be made to return student belongings promptly.
Having the student shower and change into clean clothing. Dormitory staff may be asked to assist.
Establishing a plan with housekeeping to Clean the student's dorm room (as applies), classroom space, and any other potential areas of infestation.
Notifying the parent/guardian of the event and steps that are being taken to prevent spread, as well as provide information from IDPH regarding possible bed bugs within a home environment.

Positive Identification
1. Upon confirmation that the specimen is a bed bug, the superintendent/designee and health center supervisor will be notified.
2. The school will notify parents and guardians by letter, along with the "Prevention and Control - Bed Bugs" information sheet from the Illinois Department of Public Health as indicated.
3. Dormitory and school staff will also be notified and provided with the Prevention and Control Sheet from IDPH. A more thorough inspection of buildings will be implemented. Guidelines for management from the IDPH and local pest management services will be followed. Care will be taken to ensure that students will not come in contact with pesticides. In a case where several rooms may be infected, moving students to a different building may have to be considered until the pests can be eliminated.

Travel and Monitoring
With suspected or confirmed cases, extended monitoring and precautions will be taken when students travel to and from campus. This may include but is not limited to:

Sending home a limited amount of items and asking parents to send backa limited amount of items to campus.
Placing items coming back to campus in a tightly sealed container or bagupon boarding ISVI transportation. Once arriving to campus, these items willbe properly cleaned/examined before being introduced into the dorm/schoolenvironment.
Providing student an individual seat and individual space for belongingsduring transportation.
Encouraging the student to shower upon returning to campus. Cleanclothes may be provided if none are available. Clothes that the studentarrived in will be cleaned according to recommendations from IDPH/local pestcontrol professionals.

If deemed necessary, the student may then be seen in the health center for further assessment.

When a confirmed or suspected bed bug is found on a day student, a limited amount of supplies will be sent home. Items coming to campus will be tightly sealed in a container or bag upon boarding ISVI transportation. Once arriving to campus, these items will be properly cleaned/examined for the presence of bed bugs before being introduced into the dorm/school environment. If indicated, students will be asked to have a clean set of clothes on campus or will be provided a change of clothes while their clothes are being cleaned. If deemed necessary, the student may be seen in the health center for an assessment or may be provided time to shower upon arriving to campus. Families will be provided educational materials as indicated.

Chapter 6 - Discipline and Conduct

6.10 General Building Conduct ISVI
The following rules shall apply, and failure to abide by the rules may result in discipline. The ISVI Student Code of Conduct is in Appendix A.

PreK-12
Day students shall not arrive at school before 7:30 a.m. unless their assigned school transportation requires them to arrive earlier and ISVI administration are aware. For all students (day and residential students):

Classes begin at 8:05 a.m.
Students are dismissed at:
3:30 p.m. each "A day"
2:13 p.m. on each "B day" dismissal at 3:30
12:45 p.m. on "C day" dismissal at 1:00

Students may wear hats in the building if documentation exists to supportthe individual's need. For all other students, any hat brought to school shall beremoved before entering.
Students shall not run, talk loudly or yell in the hallways nor shall theypush, shove or hit others.
Students shall not write on walls, desks or deface or destroy schoolproperty.
Skateboards are not permitted at school.
Water guns, play guns, and/or real guns are not permitted at school.
No radios, tape players, CD players, cameras are permitted withoutpermission from the principal.

6.20 School Dress Code / Student Appearance ISVI
Students are expected to wear clothing in a neat, clean, and well-fitting manner while on school property and/or in attendance at school sponsored activities. Students are to use discretion in their dress and are not permitted to wear apparel that causes a substantial disruption in the school environment.

Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, orpicture alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, orother inappropriate images.
Student dress (including accessories) may not display lewd, vulgar,obscene, or offensive language or symbols, including gang symbols.
Hats, coats, bandannas, sweat bands, and sunglasses may not be worn inthe building during the school day with the exception of individual students whohave a documented need to wear them.
Hair styles, dress, and accessories that pose a safety hazard are notpermitted in the shop, laboratories, or during physical education.
Clothing with holes, rips, tears, and clothing that is otherwise poorly fitting, showing skin and/or undergarments may not be worn at school.
The length of shorts or skirts must be appropriate for the school environment.
Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times.
If there is any doubt about dress and appearance, the building principal will make the final decision.
Student whose dress causes a substantial disruption of the orderly process of school functions or endangers the health or safety of the student, other students, staff or others may be subject to discipline.

6.30 Student Behavior

Prohibited Student Conduct
Students may be disciplined for gross disobedience or misconduct, including but not limited to the following:

Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, selling or offering for sale tobacco or nicotine materials, including electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, vape pens or other vaping related products.
Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages. Students who are under the influence of an alcoholic beverage are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession.
Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, selling or offering for sale:

Any illegal drug, controlled substance, or cannabis (including marijuana, hashish, and medical cannabis unless the student is authorized to be administered a medical cannabis infused product under Ashley's Law). See Appendix B.
Any anabolic steroid unless it is being administered in accordance with a physician's or licensed practitioner's prescription.
Any performance-enhancing substance on the Illinois High School Association's most current banned substance list unless administered in accordance with a physician's or licensed practitioner's prescription.
Any prescription drug when not prescribed for the student by a physician or licensed practitioner, or when used in a manner inconsistent with the prescription or prescribing physician's or licensed practitioner's instructions. The use or possession of medical cannabis, even by a student for whom medical cannabis has been prescribed, is prohibited unless the student is authorized to be administered a medical cannabis infused product under Ashley's Law.
Any inhalant, regardless of whether it contains an illegal drug or controlled substance: (a) that a student believes is, or represents to be capable of, causing intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system; or (b) about which the student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student intended the inhalant to cause intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. The prohibition in this section does not apply to a student's use of asthma or other legally prescribed inhalant medications.
"Look-alike" or counterfeit drugs, including a substance that is not prohibited by this policy, but one: (a) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug, controlled substance, or other substance that is prohibited by this policy; or (b) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug, controlled substance or other substance that is prohibited by this policy.
Drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to: (a) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (b) grow, process, store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances.
Any substance inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed or otherwise ingested or absorbed with the intention of causing a physiological or psychological change in the body, including without limitation, pure caffeine in a tablet or powdered form.

Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they have the prohibited substance, as applicable, in their possession.

Using, possessing, controlling or transferring a "weapon" or violating the procedures listed below under the Weapons Prohibition section of this handbook procedure.
Using or possessing an electronic paging device.
Using a cellular telephone, smartphone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or similar electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating and sending, sharing, viewing, receiving or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device or cellular telephone, commonly known as "sexting." Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the building principal, all cellular phones, smartphones and other electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out-of-sight during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student's individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student's lunch period; or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals..
Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member's direct supervision and in the context of instruction.
Disobeying rules of student conduct or directives from staff members or school officials. Examples of disobeying staff directives include refusing a staff member's request to stop, present school identification or submit to a search.
Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, altering report cards and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores.
Engaging in bullying, hazing or any kind of aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to a staff person or another student or encouraging other students to engage in such behavior. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, any use of violence, intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual harassment, public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing, bullying, bullying using a school computer or a school computer network or other comparable conduct.
Engaging in any sexual activity, including without limitation, offensive touching, sexual harassment, indecent exposure (including mooning) and sexual assault.
Engaging in teen dating violence.
Causing or attempting to cause damage to, stealing, or attempting to steal, school property or another person's personal property.
Entering school property or a school facility without proper authorization.
In the absence of a reasonable belief that an emergency exists, calling emergency responders (calling 9-1-1); signaling or setting off alarms or signals indicating the presence of an emergency; or indicating the presence of a bomb or explosive device on school grounds, school bus or at any school activity.
Being absent without a recognized excuse.
Being involved with any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society.
Being involved in a gang or engaging in gang-like activities, including displaying gang symbols or paraphernalia.
Violating any criminal law, including but not limited to, assault, battery, arson, theft, gambling, eavesdropping, vandalism and hazing.
Engaging in any activity, on or off campus, that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property.
Making an explicit threat on an Internet website against a school employee, a student, or any school-related personnel if the Internet website through which the threat was made is a site that was accessible within the school at the time the threat was made or was available to third parties who worked or studied within the school grounds at the time the threat was made, and the threat could be reasonably interpreted as threatening to the safety and security of the threatened individual because of his or her duties or employment status or status as a student inside the school.
Operating an unarmed aircraft system (AUS) or drone for any purpose on school grounds or at any school event unless granted permission by the building principal.

For purposes of these rules, the term "possession" includes having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations in which the item is: (a) on the student's person; (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student's clothing, backpack, or automobile; (c) in a school's student locker, desk, or other school property; (d) at any location on school property or at a school-sponsored event; or (e) in the case of drugs and alcohol, substances ingested by the person.

Efforts, including the use of positive interventions and supports shall be made to deter students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may reasonably produce physical or psychological harm to someone else.

No disciplinary action shall be taken against any student that is based totally or in part on the refusal of the student's parent/guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student.

When and Where Conduct Rules Apply
The grounds for disciplinary action also apply whenever the student's conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including but not limited to:

On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time;
Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school;
Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event;
Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property; or
During periods of remote learning.

Disciplinary Measures
School officials shall limit the number and duration of expulsions and out-of-school suspensions to the greatest extent practicable, and, where practicable and reasonable, shall consider forms of non-exclusionary discipline before using out-of-school suspensions or expulsions. School personnel shall not advise or encourage students to drop out of school voluntarily due to behavioral or academic difficulties. Potential disciplinary measures include, without limitation, any of the following measures:

Notifying parents/guardians.
Disciplinary conference.
Withholding of privileges.
Temporary removal from the classroom.
Return of property or restitution for lost, stolen or damaged property.
In-school suspension.
After-school study or Saturday study provided the student's parent/guardian has been notified. (If transportation arrangements cannot be made in advance, an alternative disciplinary measure will be assigned to the student.)
Community service.
Seizure of contraband; confiscation and temporary retention of the personal property that was used to violate school rules.
Suspension of bus riding privileges.
Suspension from school and all school activities for up to 10 days. A suspended student is prohibited from being on school grounds.
Expulsion from school and all school activities for a definite time period not to exceed 2 calendar years. An expelled student is prohibited from being on school grounds.
Transfer to an alternative program if the student is expelled or otherwise qualifies for transfer under State law.
Notifying juvenile authorities or other law enforcement whenever the conduct involves criminal activity, such as, illegal drugs (controlled substances), "look-alikes," alcohol or weapons or in other circumstances as authorized by the reciprocal reporting agreement between the District and local law enforcement agencies.

The above list of disciplinary measures is a range of options that will not always be applicable in every case. In some circumstances, it may not be possible to avoid suspending or expelling a student because behavioral interventions, other than a suspension or expulsion, will not be appropriate and available, and the only reasonable and practical way to resolve the threat and/or address the disruption is a suspension or expulsion.

W.I.N. Detentions
Detentions at I.S.V.I are a form of restorative justice and are to be viewed as a teachable moment. These will also become part of the W.I.N. team.The W.I.N. will use the assignments given for detention so support this concept. Students may be asked to discuss a video vignette assigned by educators or administration to best support their needs, or write a letter to right a wrong, to summarize an article to show learning, and many other creative ways to restore a situation.

Isolated Time Out, Time Out and Physical Restraint
Isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint shall only be used if the student's behavior presents an imminent danger of serious physical harm to the student or others and other less restrictive and intrusive measures were tried and proven ineffective in stopping it. The school may not use isolated time out, time out, and physical restraint as discipline or punishment, convenience for staff, retaliation, a substitute for appropriate educational or behavioral support, a routine safety matter, or to prevent property damage in the absence of imminent danger of serious physical harm to the student or others.

Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment is illegal and will not be used. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for students, staff, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property.

Weapons Prohibition
A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year but not more than 2 calendar years:

(1) A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the Unites States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. The expulsion period may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis.

(2) A knife, brass knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including "look alikes" of any firearm as defined above.

The expulsion requirement may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis.

Gang & Gang Activity Prohibited
"Gang" is defined as any group, club or organization of two or more persons whose purposes include the commission of illegal acts. No student on or about school property or at any school activity or whenever the student's conduct is reasonably related to a school activity, shall: (1) wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jewelry, paraphernalia or other items which reasonably could be regarded as gang symbols; commit any act or omission, or use either verbal or non-verbal gestures, or handshakes showing membership or affiliation in a gang; or (2) use any speech or commit any act or omission in furtherance of the interest of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to, soliciting others for membership in any gangs; (3) request any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidate, harass or threaten any person; (4) commit any other illegal act or other violation of district policies, (5) or incite other students to act with physical violence upon any other person.

Re-Engagement of Returning Students
The building principal or designee shall meet with a student returning to school from an out-of-school suspension, expulsion, or alternative school setting. The goal of this meeting shall be to support the student's ability to be successful in school following a period of exclusion and shall include an opportunity for students who have been suspended to complete or make-up missed work for equivalent academic credit.

6.40 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors and providing all students equal access to a safe, non-hostile learning environment are important school goals.

Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status, military status, unfavorable discharge status from the military service, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender-related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations:

During any school-sponsored education program or activity.
While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities.
Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment.
Through the transmission of information from a computer that is accessed at a nonschool-related location, activity, function, or program or from the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased, or used by the school if the bullying causes a substantial disruption to the educational process or orderly operation of a school.

Bullying includes cyber-bullying (bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication) and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student's or students' person or property;
Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student's or students' physical or mental health;
Substantially interfering with the student's or students' academic performance; or
Substantially interfering with the student's or students' ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using derogatory slurs, stalking, sexual violence, causing psychological harm, threatening, or causing physical harm, threatened or actual destruction of property, or wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice of one of the characteristics stated above.

Students are encouraged to immediately report bullying. A report may be made orally or in writing to the Complaint Manager or any staff member with whom the student is comfortable speaking. All school staff members are available for help with a bully or to make a report about bullying. Anyone, including staff members and parents/guardians, who has information about actual or threatened bullying is encouraged to report it to the Complaint Manager or any staff member. Anonymous reports are also accepted by phone call or in writing.

Complaint Managers:

Ms. Kaytlin Risley
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-4419
Kaytlin.Risley@illinois.gov

Mrs. Aimee Veith
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-4401
Aimee.Veith@illinois.gov

A reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of bullying is prohibited. A student's act of reprisal or retaliation will be treated as bullying for purposes of determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions.

Astudent will not be punished for reporting bullying or supplying information, even if the school's investigation concludes that no bullying occurred. However, knowingly making a false accusation or providing knowingly false information will be treated as bullying for purposes of determining any consequences or other appropriate remedial actions.

6.45 Sexual Harassment & Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

Sexual Harassment Prohibited
Sexual harassment of students is prohibited. A person engages in sexual harassment whenever he or she makes sexual advances, requests sexual favors, and/or engages in other verbal or physical conduct, including sexual violence, of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that:

Denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes such conduct a condition of a student's academic status; or
Has the purpose or effect of:
Substantially interfering with a student's educational environment;
Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment;
Depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or
Making submission to or rejection of such conduct the basis for academic decisions affecting a student.

The terms intimidating, hostile, and offensive include conduct that has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasing related to sexual characteristics, and spreading rumors related to a person's alleged sexual activities. The term sexual violence includes a number of different acts. Examples of sexual violence include, but are not limited to, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual abuse, and sexual coercion.

Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
Engaging in teen dating violence that takes place at school, on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation is prohibited. For purposes of this policy, the term teen dating violence occurs whenever a student who is 13 to 19 years of age uses or threatens to use physical, mental, or emotional abuse to control an individual in the dating relationship; or uses or threatens to use sexual violence in the dating relationship.

Making a Complaint; Enforcement
Students are encouraged to report claims or incidents of sexual harassment, teen dating violence or any other prohibited conduct to the nondiscrimination coordinator, building principal, assistant building principal, dean of students, or residential supervisor. A student may choose to report to a person of the student's same sex. Complaints will be kept confidential to the extent possible given the need to investigate. Students who make good faith complaints will not be disciplined.

Nondiscrimination Coordinator:

Mrs. Aimee Veith
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-4401
Aimee.Veith@illinois.gov

Complaint Managers:

Mr. Scott Stanberry
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-4419
Scott.Stanberry@illinois.gov
Mrs. Aimee Veith
658 E. State Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Aimee.Veith@illinois.gov

Any person making a knowingly false accusation regarding prohibited conduct will likewise be subject to discipline.

6.50 Dining Room Rules
Students may not leave campus during lunch, except with permission granted by administration or authorized staff. During lunch, students must proceed directly to the dining room or designated lunch area, and, after getting their lunch, shall immediately sit in a chair at a table. When finished eating students shall clean the area in which they are seated, dispose of any trash in the appropriate receptacle, and return to their seat until the established signal to exit the dining room to their assigned location. Students shall follow all dining room rules during lunch.

Dining Room Rules

Loud talking, yelling, screaming, and other disruptions are prohibited.
Students shall not throw food, drinks, or any other items.
Students shall not save places in line, cut in line, or otherwise cheat or intimidate their way into line for food service.
Students shall not leave the dining room until dismissed by the staff on duty, or otherwise directed by staff.
Students desiring to leave the dining hall such as to eat outside or for recreational time must request permission from staff on duty prior to leaving the dining hall.
Students shall follow the instructions of staff while in the dining room and show proper respect toward all dining room personnel.
Students shall immediately become silent when staff or presenters make announcements in the dining room.
Students shall report spills and broken containers to dining room staff immediately.
At any the administration reserves the right to change serving style, seating arrangements, and or other health related mitigations to support congregate areas.

Misbehavior will result in disciplinary action in according to the school's disciplinary procedures.

6.60 Field Trips
Field trips are a privilege for students. Students must abide by all school policies during transportation and during field-trip activities and shall treat all field trip locations as though they are school grounds. Failure to abide by school rules and/or location rules during a field trip may subject the student to discipline.

All students who wish to attend a field trip must receive written permission from a parent or guardian with authority to give permission. Students may be prohibited from attending field trips for any of the following reasons:

Failure to receive appropriate permission from parent/guardian
Failure to complete appropriate coursework;
Behavioral or safety concerns;
Denial of permission from administration;
Other reasons as determined by the school.

6.70 Access to Student Social Networking Passwords & Websites
School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student's account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

6.75 Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding the Right to Privacy in the School Setting
When may school officials require a student to share the content from his or her account or profile on a social networking website?

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

State law requires the District to notify students and their parents/guardians of each of the following:

School officials may not request or require a student or his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide a password or other related account information to gain access to the student's account or profile on a social networking website. Examples of social networking website include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and ask.fm.

School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student's account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Building Principal

Cross Reference: PRESS 7:140-E, Letter to Parents/Guardians Regarding the Right to Privacy in the School Setting

6.80 Student Use of Electronic Devices
The use of electronic devices and other technology at school is a privilege, not a right. Students are prohibited from using electronic devices, except as provided herein. An electronic device includes, but is not limited to, the following: cell phone, smart phone, audio or video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), ipod©, ipad©, laptop computer, tablet computer or other similar electronic device. Pocket pagers and other paging devices are not allowed on school property at any time, except with the express permission of the building principal.

During instructional time, which includes class periods and passing periods, electronic devices must be kept powered-off and out-of-sight unless: (a) permission is granted by an administrator, teacher or school staff member; (b) use of the device is provided in a student's individualized education program (IEP); or (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.

If student is convalescing under the supervision of Nursing staff in a Health setting, they are not permitted to use their cell phone. Phones are permitted to be out but, not in use if a parent were wanting to contact their student, they are encouraged to call the Health Center at 217-479-4419.

Students are allowed to use electronic devices during non-instructional time, which is defined as before and after school and during the student's lunch period.

Electronic devices may never be used in any manner that disrupts the educational environment, violates student conduct rules, or violates the rights of others.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms; (2) cheating; and (3) creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction or non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images (i.e., sexting).

The school and school district are not responsible for the loss, theft or damage to any electronic device brought to school.

Students in violation of this procedure are subject to the following consequences:

First offense - The device will be confiscated by school personnel. A verbal warning will be assigned. The student will receive the device back at the end of the day in the school office.
Second offense - The device will be confiscated. A detention will be assigned. The student's parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office.
Third offense - The device will be confiscated. A detention will be assigned. The student's parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office. Additionally, the student will be prohibited from bringing the device to school for the next 10 school days. If the student is found in possession of the device during this 10-day period, the student will be prohibited from bringing the device to school for the remainder of the school year. The student will also face consequences for insubordination.
Fourth and subsequent offense - The device will be confiscated. The student will be assigned a detention and will be prohibited from bringing the device to school for the remainder of the school year. The student's parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office. The student will also face consequences for insubordination.

School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student's account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. During an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

Chapter 7: Internet, Technology, and Publications

7.10 Internet Acceptable Use
All use of electronic network use must be consistent with the school's goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. These rules do not attempt to state all required or proscribed behavior by users. However, some specific examples are provided. The failure of any user to follow these rules will result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action.

Acceptable Use - Access to the electronic network must be: (a) for the purpose of education or research, and be consistent with the School's educational objectives, or (b) for legitimate business use.

Privileges - The use of the electronic network is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those privileges. The system administrator or Principals will make all decisions regarding whether or not a user has violated these procedures and may deny, revoke, or suspend access at any time. His or her decision is final.

Unacceptable Use - The user is responsible for his or her actions and activities involving the network. Some examples of unacceptable uses are:

Using the network for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other contracts, or transmitting any material in violation of any State or federal law;
Unauthorized downloading of software, regardless of whether it is copyrighted or de-virused;
Downloading of copyrighted material for other than personal use;
Using the network for private financial or commercial gain;
Wastefully using resources, such as file space;
Hacking or gaining unauthorized access to files, resources, or entities;
Invading the privacy of individuals, that includes the unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, and use of information about anyone that is of a personal nature including a photograph;
Using another user's account or password;
Posting material authored or created by another without his/her consent;
Posting anonymous messages;
Using the network for commercial or private advertising;
Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, or displaying any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, harassing, or illegal material; and
Using the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked.

Network Etiquette - The user is expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Be polite. Do not become abusive in messages to others.
Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.
Do not reveal personal information, including the addresses or telephone numbers, of students or colleagues.
Recognize that email is not private. People who operate the system have access to all email. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
Do not use the network in any way that would disrupt its use by other users.
Consider all communications and information accessible via the network to be private property.

No Warranties - The School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing. The School will not be responsible for any damages the user suffers. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, missed deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its negligence or the user's errors or omissions. Use of any information obtained via the Internet is at the user's own risk. The School specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.

Indemnification - The user agrees to indemnify the School for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by the District relating to, or arising out of, any violation of these procedures.

Security - Network security is a high priority. If the user can identify a security problem on the Internet, the user must notify the system administrator, Principal, or Superintendent. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Keep your account and password confidential. Do not use another individual's account without written permission from that individual. Attempts to log-on to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk may be denied access to the network.

Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the Internet, or any other network. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

Telephone Charges - The School assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges or fees, including telephone charges, long-distance charges, per-minute surcharges, and/or equipment or line costs.

Use of Email - The School's email system, and its constituent software, hardware, and data files, are owned and controlled by the School and IDHS. Email is provided to aid students as an education tool.

The School reserves the right to access and disclose the contents of any account on its system, without prior notice or permission from the account's user. Unauthorized access by any student to an email account is strictly prohibited.
Each person should use the same degree of care in drafting an email message as would be put into a written memorandum or document. Nothing should be transmitted in an email message that would be inappropriate in a letter or memorandum.
Electronic messages transmitted via the School's Internet gateway carry with them an identification of the user's Internet domain. This domain is a registered name and identifies the author as being with the School. Great care should be taken, therefore, in the composition of such messages and how such messages might reflect on the name and reputation of the School. Users will be held personally responsible for the content of any and all email messages transmitted to external recipients.
Any message received from an unknown sender via the Internet should either be immediately deleted or forwarded to the system administrator. Downloading any file attached to any Internet-based message is prohibited unless the user is certain of that message's authenticity and the nature of the file so transmitted.

e. Use of the School's email system constitutes consent to these regulations.

7.20 Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School-Sponsored Publications
A student or group of students seeking to distribute more than 10 copies of the same material on one or more days to students must comply with the following guidelines:

The student(s) must notify the building principal of the intent to distribute, in writing, at least 24 hours before distributing the material. No prior approval of the material is required.
The material may be distributed at times and locations selected by the building principal, such as, before the beginning or ending of classes at a central location inside the building.
The building principal may impose additional requirements whenever necessary to prevent disruption, congestion, or the perception that the material is school endorsed.
Distribution must be done in an orderly and peaceful manner, and may not be coercive.
The distribution must be conducted in a manner that does not cause additional work for school personnel. Students who distribute material are responsible for cleaning up any materials left on school grounds.
Students must not distribute material that:

Will cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities;
Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to, material that is libelous, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;
Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to the students' maturity level, including but not limited to, material that is obscene, pornographic, or pervasively lewd and vulgar, contains indecent and vulgar language, or sexting as defined by School Board policy and Student Handbook;
Is reasonably viewed as promoting illegal drug use; or
Is primarily prepared by non-students and distributed in elementary and/or middle schools.

A student may use the School District's Uniform Grievance Procedure to resolve a complaint.
Whenever these guidelines require written notification, the appropriate administrator may assist the student in preparing such notification.

A student or group of students seeking to distribute 10 or fewer copies of the same publication on one or more days to students must distribute such material at times and places and in a manner that will not cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities and in compliance with paragraphs 4, 5, 6, and 7.

7.25 Guidelines for School-Sponsored Publications, Productions [HS]
School-sponsored publications and productions are governed by the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act, school policies and the student/parent handbook. Except as provided below, a student journalist has the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media, including the right to determine the news, opinion, feature, and advertising content of school-sponsored media.

Student journalists are prohibited from using school sponsored media in a way that:

Is libelous, slanderous, or obscene.
Constitutes and unwarranted invasion of privacy.
Violates Federal or State law, including the constitutional rights of third parties; or
Incites students to (a) commit an unlawful act; (b) violate any school policy or student handbook procedure; or (c) materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operations of the school.

All school-sponsored media shall comply with the ethics and rules of responsible journalism. Text that fits into numbers one through four above will not be tolerated and school officials and student media advisers may edit or delete such material.

The author's name will accompany personal opinions and editorial statements. An opportunity for the expression of differing opinions from those published/produced will be provided within the same media.

7.30 Access to Non-School Sponsored Publications
Non-School Sponsored Publications Accessed or Distributed On Campus

Creating, distributing, and/or accessing non-school sponsored publications shall occur at a time and place and in a manner that will not cause disruption, be coercive, or result in the perception that the distribution or the publication is endorsed by the School District.

Students are prohibited from creating, distributing, and/or accessing at school any publication that:

Will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities;
Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to material that is libelous, slanderous or obscene, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;
Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to maturity level of the students, including but not limited to material that is obscene, pornographic, or pervasively lewd and vulgar, contains indecent and vulgar language, or sexting as defined by School Board policy and the Student Handbook;
Is reasonably viewed as promoting illegal drug use;
Is distributed in kindergarten through eighth grade and is primarily prepared by non-students, unless it is being used for school purposes. However, material from outside sources or the citation to such sources may be allowed, as long as the material to be distributed or accessed is primarily prepared by students1; or
Incites students to violate any Board policies.

Accessing or distributing on-campus includes accessing or distributing on school property or at school-related activities. A student engages in gross disobedience and misconduct and may be disciplined for: (1) accessing or distributing forbidden material, or (2) for writing, creating, or publishing such material intending for it to be accessed or distributed at school.

Non-School Sponsored Publications Accessed or Distributed Off-Campus

A student engages in gross disobedience and misconduct and may be disciplined for creating and/or distributing a publication that: (1) causes a substantial disruption or a foreseeable risk of a substantial disruption to school operations, or (2) interferes with the rights of other students or staff members.

Cross Reference: PRESS 7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools

7.40 Annual Notice to Parents about Educational Technology Vendors Under the Student Online Personal Protection Act
School districts throughout the State of Illinois contract with different educational technology vendors for beneficial K-12 purposes such as providing personalized learning and innovative educational technologies and increasing efficiency in school operations.

Under Illinois' Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA (105 ILCS 85/), educational technology vendors and other entities that operate Internet websites, online services, online applications, or mobile applications that are designed, marketed, and primarily used for K-12 school purposes are referred to in SOPPA as operators. SOPPA is intended to ensure that student data collected by operators is protected, and it requires those vendors, as well as school districts and the Ill. State Board of Education, to take a number of actions to protect online student data.

Depending upon the particular educational technology being used, our District may need to collect different types of student data, which is then shared with educational technology vendors through their online sites, services, and/or applications. Under SOPPA, educational technology vendors are prohibited from selling or renting a student's information or from engaging in targeted advertising using a student's information. Such vendors may only disclose student data for K-12 school purposes and other limited purposes permitted under the law.

In general terms, the types of student data that may be collected and shared include personally identifiable information (PII) about students or information that can be linked to PII about students, such as:

Basic identifying information, including student or parent/guardian name and student or parent/guardian contact information, username/password, student ID number
Demographic information
Enrollment information
Assessment data, grades, and transcripts
Attendance and class schedule
Academic/extracurricular activities
Special indicators (e.g., disability information, English language learner, free/reduced meals or homeless/foster care status)
Conduct/behavioral data
Health information
Food purchases
Transportation information
In-application performance data
Student-generated work
Online communications
Application metadata and application use statistics
Permanent and temporary school student record information

Operators may collect and use student data only for K-12 purposes, which are purposes that aid in the administration of school activities, such as:

Instruction in the classroom or at home (including remote learning)
Administrative activities
Collaboration between students, school personnel, and/or parents/guardians
Other activities that are for the use and benefit of the school district

Chapter 8 - Search and Seizure

8.10 Search and Seizure
In order to maintain order safety and security in the schools, school authorities are authorized to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment, as well as of students and their personal effects. "School authorities" includes school liaison police officers.

School Property and Equipment as well as Personal Effects Left There by Students
School authorities may inspect and search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as, lockers, desks, and parking lots), as well as personal effects left there by a student, without notice to or the consent of the student. Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in these places or areas or in their personal effects left there.

The building principal may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct inspections and searches of lockers, desks, parking lots, and other school property and equipment for illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal or dangerous substances or materials, including searches conducted through the use of specially trained dogs.

Students Searches
School authorities may search a student and/or the student's personal effects in the student's possession (such as, purses, wallets, knapsacks, book bags, lunch boxes, etc.) when there is a reasonable ground for suspecting that the search will produce evidence the particular student has violated or is violating either the law or the school or district's student rules and policies. The search will be conducted in a manner that is reasonably related to its objective of the search and not excessively intrusive in light of the student's age and sex, and the nature of the infraction.

School officials may require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student's account on a social networking website that violates the school's disciplinary rules or school district policy. In the course of the investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order for the school to make a factual determination. School officials may not request or require a student or his or her parent/guardian to provide a password or other related account information to gain access to the student's account or profile on a social networking website.

Seizure of Property
If a search produces evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or the school or district's policies or rules, evidence may be seized and impounded by school authorities, and disciplinary action may be taken. When appropriate, evidence may be transferred to law enforcement authorities.

Questioning of Students Suspected of Committing Criminal Activity
Before a law enforcement officer, school resource officer, or other school security person detains and questions on school grounds a student under 18 years of age who is suspected of committing a criminal act, the building principal or designee will: (a) Notify or attempt to notify the student's parent/guardian and document the time and manner in writing; (b) Make reasonable efforts to ensure the student's parent/guardian is present during questioning or, if they are not present, ensure that a school employee (including, but not limited to, a social worker, psychologist, nurse, guidance counselor, or any other mental health professional) is present during the questioning; and (c) If practicable, make reasonable efforts to ensure that a law enforcement officer trained in promoting safe interactions and communications with youth is present during the questioning.

Chapter 9 - Extracurricular and Athletic Activities

9.10 Extracurricular and Athletic Activities Code of Conduct
This Extracurricular and Athletic Activities Code of Conduct applies, where applicable, to all school-sponsored athletic and extracurricular activities that are not part of an academic class nor otherwise carry credit for a grade.

Requirements for Participation in Athletic Activities
A student must meet all academic eligibility requirements and have the following fully executed documents on file in the school office before being allowed to participate in any athletic activity:

A current certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician, an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.
A permission slip to participate in the specific athletic activity signed by the student's parent/guardian.
Proof the student is covered by medical insurance.
A signed agreement by the student not to ingest or otherwise use any drugs on the IHSA's most current banned substance list (without a written prescription and medical documentation provided by a licensed physician who performed an evaluation for a legitimate medical condition) and a signed agreement by the student and the student's parent/guardian agreeing to IHSA's Performance-Enhancing Substance Testing Program.
Signed documentation agreeing to comply with ISVI's policies and procedures on student athletic concussions and head injuries.

Academic Eligibility
Selection of members or participants in extracurricular and athletic activities is at the discretion of the designated teachers, sponsors, and coaches.

In order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular and athletic activities, a student must maintain passing grades. A passing grade is defined as at least a "D". Any student failing to meet academic requirements will be suspended from the sport or activity for a one-week period beginning that Monday, or until all academic requirements are met, whichever is longer.

Absence from School on Day of Extracurricular or Athletic Activity
A student who is absent from school after noon is ineligible for any extracurricular or athletic activity on that day unless the absence has been approved in writing by the principal. Exceptions may be made by the designated teacher, sponsor or coach for justifiable reasons, including: 1) a pre-arranged medical absence; 2) a death in the student's family; or 3) a religious ceremony or event.

A student who has been suspended from school is also suspended from participation in all extracurricular and athletic activities for the duration of the suspension.

A student who is absent from school on a Friday before a Saturday event may be withheld from Saturday extracurricular or athletic activities at the sole discretion of the athletic director or administration.

Travel
All students must travel to extracurricular and athletic activities and return home from such activities with his or her team by use of school approved transportation. A written waiver of this rule may be issued by the teacher, sponsor or coach in charge of the extracurricular or athletic activity upon advance written request of a student's parent/guardian and provided the parent/guardian appears and accepts custody of the student. Oral requests will not be honored and oral permissions are not valid.

Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct applies to all extracurricular and athletic activities and is enforced 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

This Code does not contain a complete list of inappropriate behaviors. Violations will be treated cumulatively, with disciplinary penalties increasing with subsequent violations. A student may be excluded from extracurricular or athletic activities while the school is conducting an investigation into the student's conduct.

Students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to seek assistance from the Student Assistance Program for alcohol or other drug problems. Participation in an alcohol or drug counseling program will be taken into consideration in determining consequences for Code of Conduct violations.

The student shall not:

Violate the school rules and policies on student discipline including policies and procedures on student behavior;
Ingest or otherwise use, possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute a beverage containing alcohol (except for religious purposes);
Ingest or otherwise use possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute tobacco or nicotine in any form;
Ingest or otherwise use, possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute any product composed purely of caffeine in a loose powdered form or any illegal substance (including mood-altering and performance enhancing drugs or chemicals) or paraphernalia;
Use, possess, buy, sell, offer to sell, barter, or distribute any object that is or could be considered a weapon or any item that is a look alike weapon. This prohibition does not prohibit legal use of weapons in cooking and in athletics, such as archery, martial arts practice, target shooting, hunting, and skeet;
Attend a party or other gathering and/or ride in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are being consumed by minors;
Act in an unsportsmanlike manner;
Violate any criminal law, including but not limited to, assault, battery, arson, theft, gambling, eavesdropping, vandalism and reckless driving;
Haze or bully other students;
Violate the written rules for the extracurricular or athletic activity;
Behave in a manner that is detrimental to the good of the group or school;
Be insubordinate or disrespectful toward the activity's sponsors or team's coaching staff; or
Falsify any information contained on any permit or permission form required by the extracurricular or athletic activity.

Hazing is any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of a student to belong to a team or group, regardless of his or her willingness to participate. Bullying includes cyber-bullying (bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication) and means any physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student's or students' person or property;
Causing a detrimental effect on the student's or students' physical or mental health;
Interfering with the student's or students' academic performance; or
Interfering with the student's or students' ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Examples of prohibited conduct include name-calling, using derogatory slurs, stalking, sexual violence, causing psychological harm, threatening or causing physical harm, threatened or actual destruction of property, or wearing or possessing items depicting or implying hatred or prejudice of one of the characteristics stated above.

Due Process Procedures

Students who are accused of violating the Code of Conduct are entitled to the following due process:

The student should be advised of the disciplinary infraction with which he or she is being charged.
The student shall be entitled to a hearing before an appropriate administrator.
The student will be able to respond to any charges leveled against him or her.
The student may provide any additional information he or she wishes for the administrator to consider.
The administrator, with the help of other staff members if needed, may interview material witnesses or others with evidence concerning the case.
If the administrator finds, after reviewing the evidence, that the violation occurred, he or she will impose sanctions on the student, as follows:

a. Sanctions for violations other than drug and alcohol will be based on the nature of the offense and the number of offenses, and may include suspension from all extracurricular or athletic activities for one of the time periods described below:

A specified period of time or percentage of events, performances, activities or competitions;
The remainder of the season or for the next season; or
The remainder of the student's school career.

b. Sanctions for alcohol and other drug violations, including tobacco, nicotine in any form, mood-altering or performance enhancing drugs, products composed purely of caffeine in a loose powdered form, paraphernalia or any other illegal substance, will be based on the following:

First violation

Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or distributing: A suspension of one third of the total number of performances, activities, or competitions or the remainder of the season, whichever is shorter. This penalty will be reduced if the student is enrolled in a school-approved alcohol or drug counseling program.
Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are being consumed by minors: A suspension of one sixth of the total number of performances, activities or competitions, or the remainder of the season, whichever is shorter.
The student will be required to practice with the group, regardless of the violation (unless suspended or expelled from school).

Second violation

Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or distributing: A suspension of 12 weeks or 1 season, including suspension from all performances, activities, or competitions during this period. To participate again in any extracurricular or athletic activity, the student must successfully participate in and complete a school-approved alcohol or drug counseling program and follow all recommendations from that program.
Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are being consumed by minors: A suspension of one third of the season and all extracurricular group performances, activities, or competitions during this period.
The student may be required to practice with the group (unless suspended or expelled from school).

Third violation

Use, ingestion, possession, buying, selling, offering to sell, bartering, or distributing: A suspension from extracurricular or athletic activities for the remainder of the student's school career.
Attendance at a party or riding in a vehicle where alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are being consumed by minors: A suspension of one calendar year from the date of the suspension, including all extracurricular and athletic activities during this period.
1. The appropriate administrator will make a written report of his or her decision and rationale. The student may appeal the decision to the Principal or Principal's designee.

All students remain subject to all the School District's policies and the school's student/parent handbook.

9.20 Attendance at School-Sponsored Dances
Attendance at school-sponsored dances is a privilege.

Only students who attend the school may attend school-sponsored dances, with the exception of prom (see guidelines below). All school rules, including the school's discipline code and dress code are in effect during school-sponsored dances.

Students who violate the school's discipline code will be required to leave the dance immediately. The school may also impose other discipline as outlined in the school's discipline code.

Prom Policy
Students that attend the ISVI prom will also attend the banquet held in the dining hall prior to the dance. Students who wish to invite prom dates from other schools or the community must get approval from the administration. Former students of ISVI may attend as a prom date if they have been gone from ISVI for only one year and have not reached their 22nd birthday. Only current students and approved guests may attend the banquet and prom. Family and friends may attend the promenade and up to 20 minutes following the promenade.

9.30 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

Student athletes must comply with Illinois' Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act and all protocols, policies and bylaws of the Illinois High School Association1 before being allowed to participate in any athletic activity, including practice or competition.

A student who was removed from practice or competition because of a suspected concussion shall be allowed to return only after all statutory prerequisites are completed, including without limitation, the School District's return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols.

Chapter 10: Special Education

10.10 Education of Children with Disabilities
All students who attend the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired have a documented visual impairment that impacts their education, and therefore each student has an individualized education plan. The School provides educational services in the least restrictive environment and necessary related services to all children enrolled in the school. The term "children with disabilities" means children between ages 3 and the day before their 22nd birthday for whom it is determined that special education services are needed. A copy of the publication "Explanation of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities" may be obtained from the school office.

10.20 Discipline of Students with Disabilities

Behavioral Interventions
Behavioral interventions shall be used with students with disabilities to promote and strengthen desirable behaviors and reduce identified inappropriate behaviors. The School will establish and maintain a committee to develop, implement, and monitor procedures on the use of behavioral interventions for children with disabilities.

Discipline of Special Education Students
The School shall comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and the Illinois State Board of Education's Special Education rules when disciplining special education students. No special education student shall be expelled if the student's particular act of gross disobedience or misconduct is a manifestation of his or her disability.

10.30 Exemption From Physical Education Requirement
A student who is eligible for special education may be excused from physical education courses in either of the following situations:

He or she (a) is in grades 3-12, (b) his or her IEP requires that special education support and services be provided during physical education time, and (c) the parent/guardian agrees or the IEP team makes the determination; or
He or she (a) has an IEP, (b) is participating in an adaptive athletic program outside of the school setting, and (c) the parent/guardian documents the student's participation as required by the Superintendent or designee.

A student requiring adapted physical education will receive that service in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Program.

10.40 Certificate of High School Completion
A student with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program prescribing special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services beyond the student's 4 years of high school, qualifies for a certificate of completion after the student has completed 4 years of high school. The student is encouraged to participate in the graduation ceremony of his or her high school graduation class.

Cross Reference: PRESS 6:300, Graduation Requirements

10.50 Request to Access Classroom or Personnel for Special Education Evaluation or Observation
The parent/guardian of a student receiving special education services, or being evaluated for eligibility, is afforded reasonable access to educational facilities, personnel, classrooms, and buildings. This same right of access is afforded to an independent educational evaluator, or a qualified professional retained by or on behalf of a parent or child.

For further information, please contact the school principal.

10.60 Related Service Logs
For a child with an individualized education program (IEP), the school district must create related service logs that record the type of related services administered under the child's IEP and the minutes of each type of related service that has been administered. The school will provide a child's parent/guardian a copy of the related service log at the annual review of the child's IEP and at any other time upon request.

Chapter 11 - Student Records & Privacy

11.10 Student Privacy Protections

Surveys by Third Parties
Before a school official or staff member administers or distributes a survey or evaluation created by a third party to a student, the student's parent/guardian may inspect the survey or evaluation, upon their request and within a reasonable time of their request. This applies to every survey: (1) that is created by a person or entity other than a school official, staff member, or student, (2) regardless of whether the student answering the questions can be identified, and (3) regardless of the subject matter of the questions.

Parents who object to disclosure of information concerning their child to a third party may do so in writing to the building principal.

Surveys Requesting Personal Information
School officials and staff members will not request, nor disclose, the identity of any student who completes any survey or evaluation (created by any person or entity, including the school or district) containing one or more of the following items:

Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student's parent/guardian.
Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student's family.
Behaviors or attitudes about sex.
Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior.
Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom students have close family relationships.
Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those with lawyers, physicians, and ministers.
Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student's parent/guardian.
Income other than that required by law to determine program eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program.

The student's parent/guardian may: (1) inspect the survey or evaluation upon, and within a reasonable time of, their request, and/or (2) refuse to allow their child to participate in the survey. The school will not penalize any student whose parent/guardian exercised this option.

Instructional Material
A student's parent/guardian may inspect, upon their request, any instructional material used as part of their child's educational curriculum within a reasonable time of their request.

Selling or Marketing Students' Personal Information Is Prohibited
No school official or staff member may market or sell personal information concerning students (or otherwise provide that information to others for that purpose). The term personal information means individually identifiable information including: (1) a student or parent's first and last name, (2) a home or other physical address (including street name and the name of the city or town), (3) a telephone number, (4) a Social Security identification number or (5) driver's license number or State identification card. The above paragraph does not apply: (1) if the student's parent/guardian have consented; or (2) to the collection, disclosure or, use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating or providing educational products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions.

11.20 Student Records
A school student record is any writing or other recorded information concerning a student and by which a student may be identified individually that is maintained by a school or at its direction or by a school employee, regardless of how or where the information is stored, except for certain records kept in a staff member's sole possession; records maintained by law enforcement officers working in the school; video and other electronic recordings (including electronic recordings made on school busses) that are created in part for law enforcement, security, or safety reasons or purposes, though such electronic recordings may become a student record if the content is used for disciplinary or special education purposes regarding a particular student.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Illinois Student Records Act afford parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's school records. They are:

The right to inspect and copy the student's education records within 10 business days of the day the School / District receives a request for access.
The degree of access a student has to his or her records depends on the student's age. Students less than 18 years of age have the right to inspect and copy only their permanent record. Students 18 years of age or older have access and copy rights to both permanent and temporary records. A parent/guardian or student should submit to the building principal a written request that identifies the record(s) he or she wishes to inspect. Within 10 business days, the building principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian or student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. In certain circumstances, the School may request an additional 5 business days in which to grant access. The School charges $.35 per page for copying but no one will be denied their right to copies of their records for inability to pay this cost. These rights are denied to any person against whom an order of protection has been entered concerning the student.

The right to have one or more scores received on college entrance examinations included on the student's academic transcript.
Parents/guardians or eligible students may have one or more scores on college entrance examinations included on the student's academic transcript. The School will include scores on college entrance examinations upon the written request of the parent/guardian or eligible student stating the name of each college entrance examination that is the subject of the request and the dates of the scores that are to be included.

The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent/ guardian or eligible student believes are inaccurate, irrelevant, or improper.
A parent/guardian or eligible student may ask the School to amend a record that is believed to be inaccurate, irrelevant, or improper. Requests should be sent to the building principal and should clearly identify the record the parent/guardian or eligible student wants changed and the specific reason a change is being sought.

If the School decides not to amend the record, the School will notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the decision and advise him or her of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent/guardian or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to permit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that the FERPA or Illinois School Student Records Act authorizes disclosure without consent.
Disclosure without consent is permitted to school officials with legitimate educational or administrative interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel). A school official may also include a volunteer, contractor, or consultant who, while not employed by the school, performs an institutional service or function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of personally identifiable information from education records (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, or educational technology vendor); or any parent/guardian or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility or contractual obligation with the district.

Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student has enrolled or intends to enroll, as well as to any person as specifically required by State or federal law. Before information is released to these individuals, the parents/guardians or eligible student will receive prior written notice of the nature and substance of the information, and an opportunity to inspect, copy, and challenge such records.

Academic grades and references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions cannot be challenged at the time a student's records are being forwarded to another school to which the student is transferring.

Disclosure is also permitted without consent to: any person for research, statistical reporting or planning, provided that no student or parent/guardian can be identified; any person named in a court order; appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other persons; and juvenile authorities when necessary for the discharge of their official duties who request information before adjudication of the student.

The right to a copy of any school student record proposed to be destroyed or deleted.
The permanent record is maintained for at least 60 years after the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws. The temporary record is maintained for at least 5 years after the student transfers, graduates, or permanently withdraws. Temporary records that may be of assistance to a student with a disability who graduates or permanently withdraws, may, after 5 years, be transferred to the parent/guardian or to the student, if the student has succeeded to the rights of the parent/guardian. Student temporary records are reviewed every 4 years or upon a student's change in attendance centers, whichever occurs first.

The right to prohibit the release of directory information.
Throughout the school year, the School may release directory information regarding students, limited to:

Name
Address
Grade level
Birth date and place
Parent/guardian names, addresses, electronic mail addresses, and telephone numbers
Photographs, videos, or digital images used for informational or news-related purposes (whether by a media outlet or by the school) of a student participating in school or school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics that have appeared in school publications, such as yearbooks, newspapers, or sporting or fine arts programs
Academic awards, degrees, and honors
Information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics
Major field of study
Period of attendance in school

Any parent/guardian or eligible student may prohibit the release of any or all of the above information by delivering a written objection to the building principal within 30 days of the date of this notice.

The right to request that military recruiters or institutions of higher learning not be granted access to your student's information without your prior written consent
Federal law requires a secondary school to grant military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, upon their request, access to secondary school students' names, addresses, and telephone numbers, unless the student's parent/guardian, or student who is 18 years of age or older, submits a written request that the information not be released without the prior written consent of the parent/guardian or eligible student. If you wish to exercise this option, notify the building principal.

The right contained in this statement: No person may condition the granting or withholding of any right, privilege or benefits or make as a condition of employment, credit, or insurance the securing by any individual of any information from a student's temporary record which such individual may obtain through the exercise of any right secured under State law.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School / District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

U.S. Department of Education
Student Privacy Policy Office
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington DC 20202-8520

11.30 Student Biometric Information
Before collecting biometric information from students, the school must seek the permission of the student's parent/guardian or the student, if over the age of 18. Biometric information means information that is collected from students based on their unique characters, such as a fingerprint, voice recognition or retinal scan.

11.40 Requests from Military or Institutions of Higher Learning
Upon their request, military recruiters and institutions of higher learning will be given access to high school (grades 9-12) students' names, addresses and telephone numbers. Parents who do not want their child's name to be released (or students over the age of 18 who do not want their name released) should contact the building principal.

Chapter 12 - Parental Right Notifications

12.10 Teacher Qualifications
Parents/guardians may request information about the qualifications of their student's teachers and paraprofessionals, including:

Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;
Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification and licensing criteria have been waived;
Whether the teacher is teaching in a field of discipline of the teacher's certification; and
Whether any instructional aides or paraprofessionals provide services to your student and, if so, their qualifications.

If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact the school office.

Cross-References:
PRESS 5:190, Teacher Qualifications
PRESS 5:190-E1, Notice to Parents of Their Right to Request Their Child's Classroom Teachers' Qualifications

12.20 Standardized Testing
Students and parents/guardians should be aware that the State and District require students to take certain standardized tests.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to cooperate in preparing students for the standardized testing, because the quality of the education the school can provide is partially dependent upon the school's ability to continue to prove its success in the state's standardized tests. Parents/Guardians can assist their students achieve their best performance by doing the following:

Encourage students to work hard and study throughout the year;
Ensure students get a good night's sleep the night before exams;
Ensure students eat well the morning of the exam, particularly ensuring they eat sufficient protein;
Remind and emphasize for students the importance of good performance on standardized testing;
Ensure students are on time and prepared for tests, with appropriate materials;
Teach students the importance of honesty and ethics during the performance of these and other tests;
Encourage students to relax on testing day.

12.30 Homeless Child's Right to Education
When a child loses permanent housing and becomes a homeless person as defined at law, or when a homeless child changes his or her temporary living arrangements, the parent or guardian of the homeless child has the option of either:

continuing the child's education in the school of origin for as long as the child remains homeless or, if the child becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year during which the housing is acquired; or
enrolling the child in any school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend.

Assistance and support for homeless families varies in communities across Illinois. If you have a need and have questions please contact the administration at your home school district or the ISVI principal who will help you get in contact with your home district. ISVI is a serving school and works collaboratively with local education agencies, home school districts, and families.

12.40 Family Life and Sex Education Classes
Students will not be required to take or participate in any class or courses in comprehensive sex education, including in grades 6-12, instruction on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS; family life instruction, including in grades 6-12, instruction on the prevention, transmission, and spread of AIDS; instruction on diseases; recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse; or instruction on donor programs for organ/tissue, blood donor, and transplantation, if his or her parent or guardian submits a written objection. The parent or guardian's decision will not be the reason for any student discipline, including suspension or expulsion. Nothing in this Section prohibits instruction in sanitation, hygiene or traditional courses in biology.

Parents or guardians may examine the instructional materials to be used in any district sex education class or course. Due to the unique learning needs of ISVI students 3-D models may be used for instructional purposes. ISVI adheres to all policies regarding necessary instruction per ISBE guidance.

12.60 English Learners
The school offers opportunities for resident English Learners to achieve at high levels in academic subjects and to meet the same challenging State standards that all children are expected to meet.

Parents/guardians of English Learners will be informed how they can: (1) be involved in the education of their children, and (2) be active participants in assisting their children to attain English proficiency, achieve at high levels within a well-rounded education, and meet the challenging State academic standards expected of all students.

For questions related to this program or to express input in the school's English Learners program, contact Aimee Veith at 217-479-4436 or aimee.veith@illinois.gov.

12.70 School Visitation Rights
The School Visitation Rights Act permits employed parents/guardians, who are unable to meet with educators because of a work conflict, the right to time off from work under certain conditions to attend necessary school functions such as parent-teacher conferences, academic meetings and behavioral meetings. Letters verifying participation in this program are available from the school office upon request.

12.80 Pesticide Application Notice
The district maintains a registry of parents/guardians of students who have registered to receive written or telephone notification prior to the application of pesticides to school grounds. To be added to the list, please contact:

Notification will be given before application of the pesticide. Prior notice is not required if there is imminent threat to health or property.

Cross-Reference: PRESS 4:160-AP, Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

12.90 Mandated Reporters
All school personnel, including teachers and administrators, are required by law to immediately report any and all suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

12.105 Student Privacy
The District has adopted and uses several policies and procedures regarding student privacy, parental access to information and administration of certain physical examinations to students. Copies of these policies are available upon request.

12.110 Sex Offender Notification Law
State law prohibits a convicted child sex offender from being present on school property when children under the age of 18 are present, except for in the following circumstances as they relate to the individual's child(ren):

To attend a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of their child.
To participate in a conference in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to their child's special education services.
To attend conferences to discuss issues concerning their child such as retention or promotion.

In all other cases, convicted child sex offenders are prohibited from being present on school property unless they obtain written permission from the superintendent or school board.

Anytime that a convicted child sex offender is present on school property - including the three reasons above - he/she is responsible for notifying the principal's office upon arrival on school property and upon departure from school property. It is the responsibility of the convicted child sex offender to remain under the direct supervision of a school official at all times he/she is in the presence or vicinity of children.

A violation of this law is a Class 4 felony.

12.120 Sex Offender & Violent Offender Community Notification Laws

To: Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Re: Offender Community Notification Laws

State law requires schools to notify parents/guardians during school registration or parent-teacher conferences that information about sex offenders and violent offenders against youth is available to the public on the Ill. Dept. of State Police (ISP) website. The ISP website contains the following:

Illinois Sex Offender Registry, www.isp.state.il.us/sor/

Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry,
www.isp.state.il.us/cmvo/

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Sex Offenders,
www.isp.state.il.us/sor/faq.cfm

12.130 Parent Notices

I. Teacher Qualifications
A parent/guardian may request, and the District will provide in a timely manner, the professional qualifications of your student's classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, whether:

The teacher has met the State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
The teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status.
The teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.
Paraprofessionals provide services to the student and, if so, their qualifications.

II. Testing Transparency
The State and District requires students to take certain standardized tests. For additional information, see handbook procedure 12:20.

Aparent/guardian may request, and the District will provide in a timely manner, information regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by law or District policy, which shall include information on any applicable right you may have to opt your student out of such assessment.

III. Student Privacy
Students have certain privacy protections under federal law. For additional information, see handbook procedure 12.105.

IV. English Learners
The school offers opportunities for resident English Learners to achieve at high levels in academic subjects and to meet the same challenging State standards that all children are expected to meet. For additional information, see handbook procedure 12:60.

VIII. Homeless Students
For information on supports and services available to homeless students, see handbook procedure 12:30.

For further information on any of the above matters, please contact the building principal or the Superintendent.

Chapter 13 - Appendices

Appendix A

Administration of Medical Cannabis

1. Designated Caregiver Rules
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act5 (Act) allows a parent/guardian of a student who is a minor to register with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as a designated caregiver to administer medical cannabis to their child. A designated caregiver may also be another individual other than the student's parent/guardian. Any designated caregiver must be at least 21 years old and allowed to administer a medical cannabis-infused product (Product) to a child who is a student at ISVI/ISD on the premises or on his or her bus if:

Both the student and the designated caregiver possess valid registry identification cards issued by IDPH;
Copies of the registry identification cards are provided to ISVI/ISD administrators; and
That student's parent/guardian completed, signed, and submitted a Prescriber's Authorization Form.

After administering the Product to the student, the designated caregiver shall immediately remove it from ISVI/ISD premises or the school bus.

2. ISVI/ISD Staff Rules
ISVI/ISD nurses and/or administrators are encouraged to administer a Product to a student who is a registered qualifying patient while on ISVI/ISD premises during the school day. Nurses and/or administrators, however, are not required to administer the Product to a student on ISVI/ISD premises.

ISVI/ISD nurses and administrators are discouraged from administering Product to students while at a school-sponsored activity or before or after normal school activities. This includes while the student is in before-school or after-school care on school-operated property or while the student is being transported on a school bus.

Out-of-State administration of a Product by an ISVI/ISD nurse or administrator to a student is prohibited.

3. Self-Administration
ISVI/ISD may authorize the self-administration of a Product by a student who is a registered qualifying patient if the self-administration takes place under the direct supervision of an ISVI/ISD nurse or administrator.

Before allowing the administration of Product, the parent/guardian of a student who is the registered qualifying patient must provide written authorization for its use, along with a copy of the registry identification card of the student (as a registered qualifying patient) and the parent or guardian (as a registered designated caregiver).

The written authorization must specify the times where or the special circumstances under which the Product must be administered. The written authorization and a copy of the registry identification cards must be kept on file in the office of the ISVI/ISD nurse. The authorization for a student to self-administer Products is effective for the school year in which it is granted and must be renewed each subsequent school year.

4. In General
Products that are administered by the ISVI/ISD nurse/administrator or self-administered must always be stored with the ISVI/ISD nurse. The storage must be in a manner consistent with storage of other student medication at ISVI/ISD and may be accessible only by the ISVI/ISD nurse or administrator.

A parent or guardian or other individual may not administer a Product in a manner that, in the opinion of ISVI/ISD, would create a disruption to ISVI/ISD's educational environment or would cause exposure of the Product to other students.

ISVI/ISD may not discipline a student who is administered a Product by a parent or guardian or other individual or who self-administers a Product under the supervision of a School nurse or School administrator. Similarly, ISVI/ISD may not deny the student's eligibility to attend ISVI/ISD solely because the student requires the administration of the Product.

An ISVI/ISD employee shall not be required to administer the Product to a student.

ISVI/ISD may not authorize the use of a Product if ISVI/ISD would lose federal funding as a result of the authorization.

"Designated Caregiver," "medical cannabis-infused product," and "registered" have the meanings given to those terms under Section 10 of the Act. "Self-administration" has the meaning given to the term under Section 5/22-33 of The School Code.

Procedure for administration of Hemp/CBD products outside of purview of the State's Medical Cannabis Program
Please refer to ISVI's Medically Infused Cannabis Policy regarding students who are registered with the Medical Cannabis Program.

It is the policy of ISVI that ISVI employees shall not administer Hemp/CBD products to a student that are outside of purview of the State's Medical Cannabis Program, unless under the conditions described below. If a student's medical provider deems the administration of such Hemp/CBD products an absolute necessity for the management of a student's medical condition(s), the ISVI employee may allow the student to self-administer under the following conditions:

The student and/or parent/guardian have provided ISVI with signed authorization from a physician licensed to prescribe medication in the State of Illinois;
The parent/guardian approves (or student, if over 18);
A reliable product label or physician's certification confirm that the Hemp/CBD to be self-administered contains no more than 0.3% THC;
The student self-administers these product(s) independently and safely under nurse supervision;
Product(s) are stored in their original packaging in the Health Center.

To assess Self Administration of Medication, an ISVI nurse will use the SAMA form.

1. A nurse will complete an initial (SAMA) Self Administration of Medication Assessment to file in the student health record. Nurses will complete a new SAMA as needed, but at least annually following the initial assessment.

2. Nurses will monitor each med pass and will notify supervisor and/or parent guardian with any changes/concerns.

ISVI Health Center has the right to deem a student unsafe to self-administer or to halt the administration of the product(s).
Products will be stored in their original packaging in a designated locked cabinet AWAY from other medications.

When the student presents to the health center at their designated time, the nurse will unlock the cabinet for the student. It is the understanding of the parent and student that the student will require minimal prompts to safely self-administer the product(s).
The student and nurse will then initial a Medication Administration Record to indicate self-administration and that they monitored the self-administration.

Heath Center staff will maintain communication with the student and/or guardian regarding product supply and the need for product refill.

Appendix B: ISVI Student Code of Conduct

Behaviors and possible consequences are organized into six groups based on severity of behavior.

Group 1

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

1-1 Running and/or making excessive noise in the hall or building

1-2 Leaving the classroom without permission

1-3 Engaging in any behavior that is disruptive to the orderly process of classroom instruction

1-4 Loitering, or occupying an unauthorized place in the school or on school grounds

1-5 Failing to attend class without a valid excuse

1-6 Persistent tardiness to school or class (3 or more incidents per semester)

1-7 Use of the school network for the purpose of accessing non-educational materials, such as games and other inappropriate materials (1)
1-8 Unauthorized use or possession of cellular telephones or other information technology devices
AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

Documented Teacher, Student, Parent/Guardian, and/or Administrator Conference focused on expectation violated, cause of behavior, and strategy to prevent recurrence
Loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
Detention - lunch, before school, after school

(1) Students may be suspended from the school network privileges for improper use for one to five days, in addition to any other interventions and consequences listed

Group 2

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

2-1 Posting or distributing unauthorized written materials on school grounds

2-2 Leaving school property or activity without permission (including field trips, transportation to and from school, and other school related events)

2-3 Interfering with school authorities and programs through walkouts or sit-ins

2-4 Initiating or participating in any unacceptable minor physical actions

2-5 Failing to abide by school rules and regulations not otherwise listed in the SCC

2-6 Exhibiting or publishing any profane, obscene, indecent, immoral, libelous, or offensive materials, or using such language or gestures

2-7 Possession (physical control over, such as contained in clothing, lockers, or bags) and/or use of tobacco or nicotine products, matches, or cigarette lighters, or electronic cigarettes

2-8 Disregard for the instructions or direction of school personnel causing interruption to other students' participation in school activities

2-9 Use of the school network for the purposes of distributing or downloading non-educational material (2)
AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

Documented Teacher, Student, Parent/Guardian, and/or Administrator Conference focused on expectation violated, cause of behavior, and strategy to prevent recurrence
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
Loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting
Detention - lunch, before school, after school
In-school suspension up to three days to include instructional skill building activities

(2) Students may be suspended from the school network privileges for improper use for five to ten days (for first violation) or up to one semester (for second or subsequent violation), in addition to any other interventions and consequences listed.

Group 3

SERIOUSLY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

3-1 Disruptive behavior on the school bus

**3-2 Gambling - participating in games of chance or skill for money or things of value

3-3 Fighting - physical contact between two people with intent to harm, but no injuries result

3-4 Profane, obscene, indecent, and immoral or seriously offensive language and gestures, propositions, behavior, or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression or disability

3-5 Second or more documented violation of a Group 1 or 2 behavior category (3)

3-6 Any behavior not otherwise listed in Groups 1 through 3 that seriously disrupts the educational process

**3-7 Forgery - false and fraudulent production or altering of a document or the use of such a document

3-8 Plagiarizing, cheating and/or copying the work of another student or other source

3-9 Overt display of gang affiliation (4)

3-10 Bullying behaviors - conduct directed towards a student that can be reasonably predicted to cause fear of physical or mental harm, harm to property, and/or interfere with student's ability to participate in school or school activities (see Anti-Bullying Policy for full definition before assigning an intervention or consequence)

3-11 Use of cellular telephones or other information technology device to harass, incite violence, or interrupt other students' participation in school activities, including use of device to record others without permission or unauthorized distribution of recordings

3-12 Use of the school network for a seriously disruptive purpose not otherwise listed in this list (5)

AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
(Whenever possible, interventions and consequences that do not exclude the student from his/her regular educational schedule should be attempted first)

Documented Teacher, Student, Parent/Guardian, and Administrator conference focused on expectation violated, cause of behavior, and strategy to prevent recurrence
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
Loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting
Detention - lunch, before school, after school, or Saturday
In-school suspension with skill building up to three days
Skill-building in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or combination in-school and out-of-school suspension up to three days
Extended loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting

(3) A student's first time participating in unacceptable minor physical actions would be recorded as 2-4 behavior category and available consequences would include skill-building in-school suspension up to three days. A student's second participating in unacceptable minor physical actions would be recorded as a 3-5 behavior category and available consequences would include skill-building in-school suspension up to three days. A student's third time participating in unacceptable minor physical actions would be recorded as a 3-5 behavior category, repeated Group 3 inappropriate behavior, and available consequences would include skill-building in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or combination in-school and out-of-school suspension up to three days.

(4) A gang is any ongoing organization or group of three or more persons having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal activity. Gang activity means any act (e.g., recruitment with use of intimidation, tagging or marking, assault, battery, theft, trespassing, or extortion) performed by a gang member or on behalf of a gang. An overt display of gang affiliation means any act (e.g., wearing clothing or paraphernalia, displaying gang signs, symbols, and signals) that signifies or exhibits affiliation with a gang. Gang activity and overt displays of gang affiliation can be implied from the character of the acts and the circumstances surrounding the misconduct. Repeated violations of Behavior 3-9 should be submitted as Behavior 5-5.

(5) Students may be suspended from the school network privileges for improper use for one semester (for first violation) or up to one year (for second or subsequent violation), in addition to any other interventions and consequences listed.

Group 4

SERIOUSLY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

**4-1 Extortion - obtaining money or information from another by coercion or intimidation

**4-2 Assault (6) - an attempt or reasonable threat to inflict injury on someone with a show of force that would cause the victim to expect an immediate battery

**4-3 Vandalism (willful or malicious destruction or defacing of the property of others) or criminal damage to property at a cost less than $500

**4-4 Battery (unwanted bodily contact with another person without legal justification) or aiding or abetting in the commission of a battery which does not result in a physical injury

**4-5 Fighting - physical contact between more than two people with intent to harm, which may or may not result in injury

**4-6 Theft (unauthorized control over the physical property of another) or possession (physical control over, such as contained in clothing, lockers or bags) of stolen property that costs less than $150

4-7 Any behavior not otherwise listed in Groups 1 through 4 of this list that very seriously disrupts the educational process

**4-8 Trespassing on school property - entering school property when previously prohibited or remaining on school grounds after receiving a request to depart

4-9 Possession of any dangerous object, first documented behavior (7)

4-10 Use or possession of alcohol in school or at, before, or after a school related function, first documented behavior (8)

4-11 Initiating or participating in inappropriate physical contact with school personnel, such as pushing school personnel out of the way in order to physically fight with another student, with no intent to harm school personnel

*4-12 Knowingly or intentionally using the school network or information technology devices to spread viruses to the school network

AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
(Whenever possible, interventions and consequences that do not exclude the student from his/her regular educational schedule should be attempted first)

Documented Teacher, Student, Parent/Guardian, and Administrator conference focused on expectation violated, cause of behavior, and strategy to prevent recurrence
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
Detention - lunch, before school, or after school
In-school suspension with skill building, out-of-school suspension, or combination in-school and out-of-school suspension up to three days
Loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Extended loss of privileges extending into both the dorm and school setting
Convening an IEP meeting, and/or conducting a manifestation determination, and/or consideration of educational placement

(6) An assault may be committed without actually touching, striking or injuring the victim.

(7) Second or repeated violations of Behavior 4-9 may result in a request convening the IEP, conducting a manifestation determination, and/or consideration of educational placement and must be submitted as Behavior

(8) Second or repeated violations of Behavior 4-10 may result in convening the IEP, conducting a manifestation determination, and/or consideration of educational placement and must be submitted as Behavior 5-16.

(9) Students may be suspended from school network privileges for improper use for up to one year, in addition to any other interventions and consequences listed.

Group 5

MOST SERIOUSLY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

*5-1 Aggravated assault - assault (10) with a deadly weapon or done by a person who conceals his/her identity, or any assault against school personnel

*5-2 Burglary - knowingly and without authority entering or remaining in a building or vehicle with intent to commit a felony or theft therein

*5-3 Theft (obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over) or possession (physical control over, including in clothing, lockers, or bags) of stolen property that costs more than $150

**5-4 Use of intimidation, credible threats of violence, coercion, or persistent severe bullying. Intimidation is behavior that prevents or discourages another student from exercising his/her right to education, or using force against students, school personnel and school visitors. For severe bullying, see the Anti-Bullying Policy before assigning an intervention or consequence.

*5-5 Gang activity or overt displays of gang affiliation (11)

**5-6 Inappropriate sexual conduct, including unwelcomed sexual contact, indecent exposure, transmitting sexually suggestive images through information technology devices, or other sexual activities which do not involve the use of force

*5-7 Engaging in or attempting any illegal behavior which interferes with the school's educational process

*5-8 Persistent or severe acts of sexual harassment - unwelcome sexual or gender-based conduct (either physical or verbal) and/or conduct of a sexual nature which is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to limit a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the educational program or which creates a hostile or abusive school environment

*5-9 False activation of a fire alarm which causes a school facility to be evacuated or causes emergency services to be notified

5-10 Second or repeated violation of Behavior 4-9, possession of any dangerous object.

*5-11 Battery, or aiding or abetting in the commission of a battery, which results in a physical injury. Battery means unwanted bodily contact with another person without legal justification.
*5-12 Use of any computer, including social networking websites, or use of any information technology device to threaten, stalk, harass, bully or otherwise intimidate others. Or, hacking (intentionally gaining access by illegal means or without authorization) into the school network to access student records or other unauthorized information, or to otherwise circumvent the information security system

*5-13 Vandalism (willful or malicious destruction or defacing of property) or criminal damage to property that results in damage exceeding $500 or that is done to personal property belonging to any school personnel

5-14 Inappropriate consensual sexual activity

*5-15 Use or possession of illegal drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, "look-alikes" (12) of such substances, or contraband (13), or use of any other substance for the purpose of intoxication in or before school or a school-related function

**5-16 Second or repeated violation of Behavior 4-10, use or possession of alcohol in school or at, before or after a school-related function

*5-17 Participating in a mob action - a large or disorderly group of students using force to cause injury to a person or property, or persisting in severe disruption after being directed to cease by school personnel or Police
CONSEQUENCES AVAILABLE

Skill-building in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or combination in-school and out-of-school suspension for three to five days. When the suspension is assigned, create a plan for preventing future behavior incidents, restoring relationships, and addressing student needs.
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
Extended loss of privileges including into both the dorm and school setting
Convening an IEP meeting, and/or conducting a manifestation determination, and/or consideration of educational placement
For behaviors involving the improper use of the school network or information technology devices, revocation of network privileges for up to two years

*Behaviors marked with a single asterisk indicate that the misconduct is a violation of the law.
*Behaviors marked with two asterisks indicate that the misconduct may be a violation of the law.

(10) An assault is an attempt or reasonable threat to inflict injury on someone with a show of force that would cause the victim to expect an immediate battery. An assault may be committed without actually touching, striking or injuring the victim.

(11) A gang is any ongoing organization or group of three or more persons having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal activity. Gang activity means any act (e.g., recruitment with use of intimidation, tagging or marking, assault, battery, theft, trespassing, or extortion) performed by a gang member or on behalf of a gang, and intended to further a common criminal objective. An overt display of gang affiliation means any act (e.g., wearing clothing or paraphernalia, displaying gang signs, symbols, and signals) that signifies or exhibits affiliation with a gang. Gang activity and overt displays of gang affiliation can be implied from the character of the acts and the circumstances surrounding the misconduct.
(12) "Look-alike" means any substance which by appearance, representation, or manner of distribution would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is an illegal drug or other controlled substance

(13) Contraband means any instrument used to commit a crime or violation

Group 6

ILLEGAL AND MOST SERIOUSLY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

*6-1 Use, possession, and/or concealment of a firearm (14)/destructive device or other weapon (15) or "look-alikes" of weapons, or use or intent to use any other object to inflict bodily harm

*6-2 Intentionally causing or attempting to cause all or a portion of the school network to become inoperable (16)

*6-3 Arson - knowingly damaging, by means of fire or explosive, a building and/or the personal property of others

*6-4 Bomb threat - false indication that a bomb, or other explosive is placed in a location that would endanger human life if activated

*6-5 Robbery - taking personal property in the possession of another by use of force or by threatening the imminent use of force

*6-6 Sale, distribution, or intent to sell or distribute alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, "look-alikes" (17) of such substances, contraband (18), or any other substance used for the purpose of intoxication, or repeated violation of Behavior 5-15 (19)

*6-7 Sex acts which include the use of force

*6-8 Aggravated battery (battery that causes great harm, is done with a deadly weapon, is done by a person who conceals his/her identity, or the use of physical force against school personnel) or aiding and abetting in the commission of an aggravated battery

AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

Behaviors in Group 6 will result in convening an IEP meeting, and/or conducting a manifestation determination, and/or consideration of educational placement,
Skill-building in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or combination in-school and out-of-school suspension for five days. A student may be suspended for up to ten days. When the suspension is assigned a plan should be devised for preventing future behavior incidents, restoring relationships, and addressing student needs.
Referral to Social Work or counseling
Instructive, corrective, or restorative response
For behaviors involving the improper use of the school network or information technology devices, revocation of network privileges indefinitely

(14) The term "firearm/destructive device" as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 921 includes, but is not limited to, handguns, rifles, automatic weapons, bombs, or other incendiary devices and parts thereof.

(15) Weapons include any object that is commonly used to inflict bodily harm, and/or an object that is used or intended to be used in a manner that may inflict bodily harm, even though its normal use is not as a weapon.

(16) Inoperable means when the system is unable to perform at the intended level of functionality

(17) "Look-alike" means any substance which by appearance, representation, or manner of distribution would lead a reasonable person to believe that the substance is an illegal drug or other controlled substance.

(18) Contraband means any instrument used to commit a crime or violation

(19) It may be assumed that a student in possession of large quantities of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances, or in possession of multiple individually-packaged amounts of alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics or controlled substances, intends to sell or deliver these substances.

Appendix C: ISVI School Forms

3.10-E1 - Application for Fee Waiver
This application for a school fee and fine waiver is completely independent from the District process for determining eligibility for free meals. The information must be provided for your application to be considered. Submit completed application and income verification documents to the Building Principal. No fee or fine may be collected from a parent/guardian requesting a waiver until the District has acted on the initial request or appeal and the parent/guardian has been notified of its decision.

Students Name (please print): School:

Parent/Guardian Name (please print):

Address (please print)

The student named above lives in my household? __Yes __No
Total number of people living in my home ____ Number of adults: ____ Number of minors: ____
Total gross annual household income (before deductions) from all people living in my home
$ ______________________

The above number must include all:

Compensation for services, wages, salary, commissions or fees;

Net income from self-employment;
Social Security;
Dividends or interest on savings or bonds or income from estates or trusts;
Net rental income;
Public assistance or welfare payments;
Unemployment compensation;
Government civilian employee or military retirement, or pensions or veterans payments;
Private pensions or annuities;
Alimony or child support payments;
Regular contributions from persons not living in the household;
Net royalties; and
Other cash income (including cash amounts received or withdrawn from any source including savings, investments, trust accounts and other resources).

5. My household meets the federal income guidelines for free meals (attached)? __Yes __No See www.isbe.net/Pages/Household-Eligibility-Resources.aspx

6. My child's parents/guardians are veterans or active-duty military personnel with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, and proof of veteran/active-duty military status is enclosed.

If you answered "No" to all of the previous questions, please indicate the reason(s) you are applying for a waiver of school fees.

Income Verification for Fee and Fine Waiver (1)

You must present documents to verify income. Such documents may include, but are not limited to:

Two current pay stubs for all working members of the household
Unemployment statement showing benefits
Medicaid Card showing case number
Direct Certification letter from the State of Illinois
Temporary Food assistance for needy families
Disability benefit statement
Current tax returns
Foster placement papers
Food Stamp Evidence
You may be requested to provide updated income verification at any time, but no more often than once per academic year.
Supplying false information to obtain a fee and fine waiver is a Class 4 felony, except when more than $300 is obtained, in which case State benefits fraud is a Class 3 felony (720 ILCS 5/17-6).

I attest that the statements made herein are true and correct.

Parent/Guardian (signature): Date:

Cross Reference: PRESS 4:140-E1,Exhibit - Application for Fee Waivers