ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS AND

REQUESTS FOR INTRADISTRICT TRANSFER

Assignment of students to schools is conducted according to Board of Education established attendance boundaries, which have incorporated available classroom space and long-range planning needs of the District.

Students who are residents of the District shall be enrolled according to a prioritized sequence subject to the availability of space in the schools.

The parents or guardians of each school-age child who is a resident in the district may select the school the child shall attend, irrespective of the particular location of the parents' or guardians' residence within the district, subject to the following priorities:

Priority A - Students who reside within the attendance area of a district school.

Priority B - Students who are diverted to other than resident schools.

Priority C - Students for whom changes in school assignment are requested through the intradistrict transfer process.

Definitions:

Resident School The school, which a student would attend, based on his/her home address and the established district boundaries in the attendance area directory.

Diversion The procedure for assigning students to schools other than their resident school due to lack of space in their grade level.

School of Attendance The school in which a student is presently enrolled.

Intradistrict Transfer Transfer from resident school to another school within the SRVUSD boundaries.

Requests for Intradistrict Transfer

Selection Process: Requests for intradistrict transfer shall be submitted by March 15 for the following school year. Following that date, the district will compile and tabulate all requests. Requests that do not exceed established capacities would be honored by the opening day of school. In the case of any school or program that has received intradistrict requests to attend that school or program in excess of capacity, a random, unbiased selection process shall be utilized to determine which students will be enrolled.

Notification: Applicants who receive approval for their requests must confirm their enrollment within two weeks of their receipt of approval.

Appeals: Requests, which are denied, may be appealed to the Division of Educational Services.

Intradistrict Transfer Request Procedure

A parent or legal guardian who desires to transfer a district student from one school to another shall follow the prescribed procedure.

1. Secure the "Request for Intradistrict Transfer" form from the resident school.

2. Return the completed form to the principal of the home school. The resident school will forward it to the Division of Educational Services.

Criteria for approval of intradistrict transfer requests shall be based upon space available at the requested school or in the special programs at the requested school.

The Division of Educational Services, after consulting the principal of the requested school to determine space availability, will authorize the transfer.

Parent notification of the decision to approve or disapprove will take place as follows:

1. If space is available, as verified by the requested school, and the decision is to approve the request, the Division of Educational Services will so designate, sign the form, and notify the requested school. The principal or designee of the requested school will contact the parent(s) and will notify the resident school of the parent's acceptance.

2. If the decision is to disapprove the request based on the lack of available space, the Division of Educational Services will so designate, sign the form and contact the parent(s) and resident school to inform them of the decision.

3. If the transfer is requested to occur during the current school year, the principal or designee will notify the parent(s) within five school days after the request is submitted.

4. If the request is for the following school year, the principal or designee will notify parent(s) no later than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the opening of school.

A student who has been granted an intradistrict transfer shall be regarded as a resident of the requested school through the highest grade at that school. Upon transitioning to the middle or high school, intradistrict transfer students will be enrolled at their resident school. Revocation of the intradistrict transfer request may occur if requested by the parent and if space is available at the resident school.

If a student encounters adjustment problems after a transfer, e.g., discipline, attendance, etc., the requested school will treat the student consistent with the treatment of students residing in the attendance area.

Intradistrict transfers for identified special education students, including referrals to Del Amigo and Venture, shall not be concluded unless the Director of Special Programs authorizes such a transfer.

Interdistrict Transfer Request

A parent or legal guardian of a San Ramon Valley Unified School District student may request a transfer for that student from this district into another by obtaining an Interdistrict Transfer Request form from San Ramon's district office. The parent or legal guardian shall submit it to the District Office administrator in charge of such transfer requests for approval signature. Upon approval, the parent/guardian is then responsible for delivering the request to the district into which he/she wishes to transfer. An exchange of revenues between districts shall not be approved as a condition of a transfer.

Alternative or Magnet Program Transfers

A student who has applied and been accepted to one of the districtπs alternative or magnet programs should be considered a resident of that school as long as the student remains in the program. If for any reason a student in an alternative or magnet program leaves the program but wants to remain at that school, the student may apply for an intradistrict transfer. If while attending the alternative or magnet program school, a request to return to the school of residence shall be granted if space is available at the resident school. A studentπs return to the resident school will not result in bumping other students who have registered previously. Upon transitioning to the middle or high school, students will revert to their resident school for enrollment.

Students Moving to Another Attendance Area Within the District

Students who move to another attendance area within the district during the school year may remain at their current school of attendance for the remainder of the school year. Should they desire to remain at that school in succeeding years they must do so by the intradistrict transfer procedure on a space available basis.

ANNUAL PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES NOTICE

Each year the school district is required to send certain information to all parents who have children in the public schools. Some of this information requires a response from each parent, some requires a response only if the parent so desires, and some requires no response at all. To assist you in understanding your role as parents, the following descriptions and notices are provided.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Emergency Card: Schools are required to have emergency information on file for each student. Incomplete or wrong data on this card could endanger the safety of your child in an emergency. Please read, provide information, sign (after reading the Annual Parents' Rights and Responsibilities Notice, Civil Defense Notice, District Discipline Code and Behavior Guidelines, and Student Acceptable Use Policy for District Computer Network), and return to school. Please Note: CONTACT THE SCHOOL IF ADDRESS AND/OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE CHANGED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.

2. Free/Reduced Lunch Notice: The government provides a free and reduced price lunch program to all families. If you are eligible, complete the application and return it to your child's school. READ AND RESPOND IF ELIGIBLE.

3. Student Insurance Notice: Parents are financially responsible for students at all times. The district does not pay for the costs of accidental injuries to students, nor does the district pay for student accident insurance. Student accident insurance must be provided by your own policy and/or the student insurance offer enclosed. If you desire this coverage, follow the instructions on the notice. READ AND RESPOND, IF DESIRED.

4. Civil Defense and Disaster Policy and Procedure: District information is available at the local school or the Educational Services Department at the District Office.

5. News Media: On occasion, news media request an interview with a student or group of students and, many times, desire to take pictures. A parent may request otherwise by contacting the principal.

6. Liability When Students Are Not On School Property:

The district is not responsible nor in any way liable for the conduct or safety of any student at any time when such student is not on school property, unless the district has undertaken to provide transportation for such student to and from the school premises, has undertaken a school-sponsored activity off the premises of the school, has otherwise specifically assumed such responsibility, or has failed to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. In the event of such a specific undertaking, the district, board, or person authorized by the district shall be liable or responsible for the conduct or safety of any student only while such student is or should be under the immediate and direct supervision of an employee of such district or board. Parents shall be informed of any field trips or other activities that require their student's absence from the school premises during the regular school day and shall be informed if their student is allowed to leave school premises during the lunch period. (E.C. 44808)

7. Education Code (E.C.): Questions regarding sections cited in this notice may be directed to the school office or the Educational Services Department at the District Office.

8. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Questions regarding sections cited in this notice may be directed to the school office or the Educational Services Department at the District Office.

The Family Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides that each local educational agency that receives U.S. Department of Education funds may not have a policy or practice of denying parents of the right to:
*Parents Rights*:		*Procedures:*
∑ Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (≥protected information survey≤) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education. 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or studentπs parents; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or studentsπ family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of - ..Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; ..Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and ..Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Inspect, upon request and before administration or use - ..Protected information surveys of students; ..Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and ..Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Inspect and review the studentπs education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. (34 CFR ß 99.10)		..Submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
∑ Request the amendment of the studentπs education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate. (34 CFR ß 99.20, 99.21 and 99.22)		..Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the school principal (or appropriate school official). Clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
∑ To consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the studentπs education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. (34 CFR ß 99.30 and 99.31)		..One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent 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. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
∑ 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: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605
*Parents of Students in Title 1 Schools (FERPA*)
∑ Parents of students in Title I schools have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their childπs teacher including, at a minimum: ..Whether the teacher has met state credential or license criteria for grade level and subject matter taught; ..Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status; ..The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held; ..Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.		..Contact the school principal in writing
∑ Parents must also be notified if their child is taught by a teacher that is not ≥highly qualified≤ for four consecutive weeks or more.
*Parents of English Learner Students ( FERPA)*
∑ Parents of limited English proficient (English Learners) students participating in a language instruction program shall be notified, not later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year, of the following: ..The reasons for the identification of their child as limited English proficient and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program;		..Inquiries should be directed to the school sites
..The childπs level of English proficiency, how such level as assessed, and the status of the childπs academic achievement;
..The methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is, or will be participating, and the methods of instruction used in other available programs, including how such programs differ in content, instructional goals, and the use of English and a native language in instruction;
..How the program in which their child is, or will be participating, will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child;
..How such program will specifically help their child learn English, and meet age-appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation;
..The specific exit requirements for the program, including the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for limited English proficient children, and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school, if applicable;
..In the case of a child with a disability, how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child;
..Information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance detailing the right of parents to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request, and the option parents have to decline to enroll their child
Schools in Program Improvement or Corrective Action (FERPA)
∑ Any school that has been identified for Program Improvement or Corrective Action must promptly notify parents as follows; ..An explanation of what the identification means, and how the school compares in terms of academic achievement to other elementary schools or secondary schools served by the local educational agency and the state educational agency involved;		No San Ramon Valley Unified School District site has been identified by the State or federal government for Program Improvement or corrective action.
..The reasons for the identification; ..an explanation of what the school identified for school improvement is doing to address the problem of low achievement; ..an explanation of what the local educational agency or state educational agency is doing to help the school address the achievement problem; ..an explanation of how the parents can become involved in addressing the academic issues that caused the school to be identified for school improvement; and ..an explanation of the parentsπ option to transfer their child to another public school, with transportation provided, or to obtain supplemental educational services for the child, as applicable.
The law also requires that each of the above notifications be provided in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, in a language that the parents can understand.

*Parents have the right to request students be exempted from:*		*Description of school program and procedure for exemption:*
∑ Classes in which human reproductive organs and their function and processes are described, illustrated, or discussed. (E.C. 51550)		..Appropriate instruction on human reproduction is recommended at various levels as part of the districtπs health education sequence. Specific written permission is obtained prior to the beginning of such instruction from each parent whose child will be offered information about human reproduction. Exemption may be requested by not granting permission.
∑ Instruction in health, family life education, and sex education when such instruction conflicts with family religious training and beliefs. (E.C. 49451)		..Instruction, appropriate to each grade level (K-12), in communicable diseases (including HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases), family life, and substance abuse will occur as part of each studentπs instructional program. Course outlines are available for preview. Exemption from this instruction may be requested at the school office.
∑ Any physical examination of a student (the school retains the right to determine when a studentπs health is detrimental to other students). (E.C. 49451)		..Physical examinations are required prior to initial enrollment and again when the student wishes to participate in interscholastic sports. Physical exams are recommended prior to 7th and 9th grades and prior to participation in any program, which may involve activities of a strenuous nature. Inquire at the school office about exemption from these examinations.
∑ Screening examination of a student, which includes vision, hearing, and scoliosis. (E.C. 49452, 49452.5, 49455)		..Vision screening is required upon first enrollment and at least every third year thereafter until completion of the 8th grade (K,2,5,8). Hearing screening is required in either kindergarten or 1st grade and in 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 10th or 11th grades. Scoliosis screening is required for 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys. Exemption from the above screenings may be requested at the school.
*Parents or guardians must request in writing or consent by signature:*		*Program description and procedure for inclusion:*
∑ For inclusion in group medical or hospital insurance programs offered to students by the district. (E.C. 49472)		..All students are offered the chance to purchase group accident insurance at the beginning of the school year or upon initial enrollment. The form must be signed by parent or guardian for student to be included.
∑ To the administration of an immunization agent for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in school-age children. (E.C. 49403)		..All emergency immunization programs will be announced in advance by the County Health Department and will require specific parent signature.
∑ For assistance by the school nurse or other designated school personnel in the administration of medication during the school day as prescribed by a physician. (E.C. 49423)		..A form entitled "Medication During School Hours" must be completed before any student will be allowed to bring medication to school, including over-the-counter medication. Forms are available from your school office.
*Parents or legal guardians must notify the school:*		*Procedure for meeting this obligation:*
∑ Of any student on a continuing mediation regimen for a non-episodic condition, to include the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician. (E.C.49480)		..Forms for providing this information are available at your school office.
∑ If they do not want directory information regarding their student to be released. Otherwise, the following information is available to authorized person when it is deemed in the best interest of the student (name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, area of study, school activities, weight and height {athletes}, dates of attendance, honors and awards, and the previous schools attended. (E.C. 49073 & 34CFR ß 99.3)		..Contact the school office in writing. In grades 9-12, studentsπ personal information will be released to the Military unless the Military Waiver form is completed and returned to the school.
∑ District Board Policy 5123(a) states that students are expected to progress through the grade levels by demonstrating growth in learning and meeting grade level standards of expected student achievement. The policy outlines the criteria for identification of students who may need to be retained in their grade level on the basis on state assessment results, classroom performance, student grades, and other indicators of academic achievement. For these identified students, promotion may be contingent upon participation in summer school or remediation programs. The decision to retain will be discussed with the studentπs parents/guardian and the school principal before any final determination is made. (E.C. 48070.b)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Non-public, nonsectarian school services shall be available to identified students as required by the individual with exceptional needs when no appropriate public education program is available. District, SELPA and/or County requirement must be met prior to services being provided. (E.C. 56365.a)		..Inquiries about special education services and procedures should be directed to the Special Programs Office.
∑ Beginning with course selection for the seventh grade and each time thereafter that a new course or schedule is selected, students are advised regarding course selection and the possible effect of course selection on future career choices. Parents are encouraged to be involved in this process and no significant decisions are made without a parent signature.		..Parent participation in the course selection and career guidance process may be arranged by contacting your school.
∑ Rules of the district pertaining to student discipline are available at each school. (E.C. 35291)		..Discipline rules are normally distributed as part of each school's handbook. If you do not receive them, please contact your school office.
∑ No test, questionnaire, survey, or examination containing any questions about the studentπs personal beliefs or practices in sex, family life, morality, and religion, or any questions about his parentsπ or guardiansπ beliefs and practices in sex, family life, morality, and religion, shall be administered to any student in kindergarten or grade 1 through grade 12, inclusive, unless the parent or guardian of the student is notified in writing that such test, questionnaire, survey or examination is to be administered and the parent or guardian of the student gives written permission for the student to take such test, questionnaire, survey or examination. (E.C. 60650)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Each teacher shall endeavor to impress upon the minds of the students the principles of morality, truth, justice, patriotism, and a true comprehension of the rights, duties, and dignity of American citizenship, including kindness toward domestic pets and the humane treatment of living creatures, to teach them to avoid idleness, profanity, and falsehood, and to instruct them in the manners and morals and the principles of a free government.		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Course outlines, teacher guides, and resource reference materials are available for review at the various sites.		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ School authorities may excuse a student from school to obtain confidential medical services without the consent of the studentπs parent/guardian. (E.C. 46010.1)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ A student, with the written consent of a parent or guardian, may be excused from school in order to participate in religious exercises of four or fewer days per month, provided the student meets the minimum day regulation as established by the State Board of Education. (E.C. 46014)		.. Written requests must be submitted to the principal or designee.
∑ Parents of currently enrolled or former students have an absolute right to access any and all student records related to their children who are maintained by the school district or private school. (E.C. 49069)		..Inquiries should be directed to school registrars.
∑ Parents may select the school the child shall attend, irrespective of the particular location of the parentπs residence within the district, subject to the following priorities: A. Students who reside within the attendance area of a school (resident) of the district. B. Students who are diverted to other than resident schools. C. Students for whom changes in school assignment are requested through the intradistrict transfer process. D. Students who are considered to be residents of the district by virtue of the place of employment of the parents. E. Students from other district who enroll in SRVUSD by the Interdistrict transfer process. (B.P. 5116)		..Inquiries should be directed to the Division of Educational Services at the District Office.
∑ A student shall be excused from school for justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance at court, observation of holiday or ceremony of his/her religion, attendance of religious retreats, or an employment conference, when the studentπs absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or designated representative. (E.C. 48205)		..Written requests must be submitted to the principal or designee.
∑ Students with temporary disabilities, who cannot attend regular day classes, may receive individual instruction provided by the district. Parents or guardians of students within this category shall be given notice regarding the availability of such individualized instruction. (E.C. 48206.3)		..Inquiries should be directed to the Division of Educational Services at the District Office or the principal of each school.
∑ A student with a temporary disability, who is in a hospital or other health facility, excluding a state hospital, which is outside of the school district in which the parent or guardian resides, shall have complied with the residency requirements for school attendance in the school district in which the hospital is located. It is the primary responsibility of the parent or guardian of the student with the temporary disability to notify the school district of the studentπs presence in a qualifying hospital. (E.C. 48207, 48208)		..Inquiries should be directed to the Division of Educational Services at the District Office or the principal of each school.
∑ Any student with a moral objection to dissecting or otherwise harming or destroying animals, or any parts thereof, shall notify his or her teacher regarding this objection. A studentπs objection to participation in an education project pursuant to this section shall be substantiated by a note from his or her parent or guardian. (E.C. 32255-32255.6)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Whenever a student is suspended from a class because he/she committed an obscene act, engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity, disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied valid staff authority, the teacher of the class from which the student was suspended may require the studentπs parent/guardian to attend a portion of a school day in that class. After completing the classroom visit and before leaving school premises, the parent/guardian also shall meet with the principal or designee. (E.C. 48900.1)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.
∑ Parents of an expelled student are required to notify the receiving district that the student has been expelled. (E.C. 48915.1)		..In such an instance, the parent should communicate directly with the principal.
∑ If a student is suspended or expelled for any of the first four offenses listed under ≥Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion: in the Discipline Code and Behavior Guidelines, the principal or designee must notify law enforcement personnel. (E.C.48902)		..Inquiries should be directed to school sites.

Attendance

Students and their parents are responsible for individual attendance. Parents should be aware there is a revenue loss to the district for any absence. A student is considered truant if he/she is absent without valid excuse three days in one school year or tardy without valid excuse in excess of 30 minutes on each of more than three days in one school year. Each school will establish procedures for addressing student tardiness. A truant student may be referred to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) and may be subject to prosecution, which may include suspension or revocation of his/her driving privilege.

Students shall attend and shall be punctual to all classes and activities to which they are assigned. If a student does not attend assigned classes or activities and has not obtained teacher approval to be elsewhere, the absence shall be presumed illegal and reported to the attendance office. When a student's illegal absence from school and/or class is verified, the parents will be notified. A student may be dropped from class for three illegal absences. Each school shall establish an early warning system so that students and parents are aware that loss of credit will occur after a specific sequence of warnings and conferences. If a student's schedule is reduced below a minimum day requirement due to habitual truancy, he/she may be transferred to an alternative program in the district. The students and parents have a right to a hearing before the superintendent or designee for actions taken as a result of this procedure.

Saturday School - A student who is considered truant as defined under E.C. Section 48260 may be required to attend makeup classes conducted on one day of a weekend. (E.C. 37223)

Students shall be given the opportunity to complete an independent study contract during a planned absence (such as family emergencies, trips, religious holidays). Independent study contracts are granted for no fewer than five days and up to 10 consecutive school days as approved by the principal. Parents and students must request an independent study contract from the teacher at least three to five days prior to the planned absence. Other legal absences include illness, medical, dental, or optometric appointments, funerals, court appearances, and participation in approved school activities.

Reporting Absences:

Elementary -- Parents of elementary students should call their school's attendance telephone the morning of a student's absence.

Secondary -- All absences must be cleared within two days of returning to school by parent either telephoning or sending a note to school.

Dress

Dress and grooming standards shall be established at each school. Students shall be prohibited from wearing buttons, badges, armbands, or other insignia which are obscene, libelous, or slanderous according to current legal definitions; or that express or advocate prejudice towards another based on gender, race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics or any other unlawful consideration. Students shall be restricted from wearing, clothing or other adornment that promote alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or which detract from the learning environment. Appropriate footwear is required for all students. Students shall be restricted from wearing clothing and/or accessories that imply gang affiliation. School regulations shall prohibit activity which is illegal or which creates a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on school premises. Students and parents shall be given written notification of all rules pertaining to student behavior at the beginning of each year and upon initial enrollment.

Sun-Protective Clothing for Outdoor Activities

Effective January 1, 2002, Senate Bill 310 became law, requiring each school site to allow pupils to wear sun-protective clothing, including hats while outdoors during the school day. SB 310 also allows each school site to set policy related to the type of sun-protective clothing that is permitted. Policies adopted pursuant to this bill may still prohibit students from wearing specific clothing and hats if the apparel is determined by the district or school site to be gang-related or otherwise inappropriate. (SB 310)

Discipline and Behavior

In order to help students understand what is expected of them and what consequences follow from violation of the rules, all schools have developed codes of behavior. When a student is involved in some form of misbehavior, the school staff will be responsible for a careful review of the incident. The student's record is extremely important for school authorities to consider in dispensing discipline as a consequence of an incident of misbehavior. There are some offenses, which are so severe, however, that a penalty is assigned, the student's past record notwithstanding. Generally speaking, when a student repeats a given misbehavior, the penalty increases; it should be noted that any offense or combination of offenses may lead to expulsion or transfer to another school if other means of correction fail to bring about a change in behavior or if the student's presence on campus constitutes a danger to others. Standards for student behavior apply to school hours, to school-sponsored events on or off campus, and to incidents, which may occur on the way to or from school.

Possession of Cellular Phones at School

Possession of cellular phones, pagers, or other electronic devices by a student, at school, is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to abide by the pertinent district or school rules that pertain to the possession/use of such devices. Cellular phones, pagers, or other electronic devices are not to be used, heard or visible in or during class, instructional time, or school activities as defined by the school. The district/school shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to a cellular phone brought onto campus. If students do not comply with school and district guidelines, the device may be confiscated. Violations may result in further disciplinary consequences.

Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion

Interpretation of these guidelines by the school administration will take into account frequency, severity, and grade level at which behavior problems occur. Repeated infractions may result in expulsion.

OFFENSE		Minimum Penalty	Maximum Penalty
Ed Code 48900
A.	1.Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person. 2.*Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self- defense.	1-5 day suspension	Expulsion
*B.	Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object.	3-5 day suspension/expulsion	Expulsion
*C.	Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of any controlled substance as defined in the Health and Safety Code, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind.	3-5 day suspension/ involuntary transfer	Expulsion
*D.	*Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance as defined in Health and Safety Code, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind, and then sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person another liquid, substance, or material and presented same as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant.	3-5 day suspension	Expulsion
E.	Committed or attempted to commit robbery or extortion.	3-5 day suspension	Expulsion
F.	Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property.	1 day suspension/ detention (restitution required)	5 day suspension (restitution required)
G.	Stole or attempted to steal school property or private property.	2 day suspension (restitution required)	5 day suspension (restitution required)
H.	Possessed or used tobacco, or any product containing tobacco or nicotine products (except in the very limited instance of nicotine as an ingredient of a prescribed drug that requires ingestion during school hours) including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel.	Detention/in-school suspension	5 day suspension
I.	Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.	In-school class suspension or detention	5 day suspension
J.	Unlawfully possessed, or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code.	3-5 day suspension/ involuntary transfer	Expulsion
K.	Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.	1 day suspension/ detention	5 day suspension
L.	Knowingly received stolen school property or private property.	2 day suspension (restitution required)	5 day suspension (restitution required)
M.	Possessed an imitation firearm.	3-5 day suspension	Expulsion
N.	Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault or committed a sexual battery as defined in the Penal Code.	3-5 day suspension	Expulsion
O.	Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a student witness.	1 day suspension/ detention	Expulsion
Additional Grounds: * Sexual harassment. (Ed Code 48900.2) * Committed an act of hate violence. (Ed Code 48900.3) * Harassment, threats, or intimidation creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment. (Ed Code 48900.4) * Terrorist threat against school official or school property. (Ed Code 48900.7) * Hazing (Ed Code 32050-51)		1 day suspension 1 day suspension 1 day suspension 1-5 day suspension 1 day suspension	Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion
Any of the above may be referred to a law enforcement agency. The principal or designee must* notify law enforcement personnel of these offenses.

DETENTION-Detention shall be limited to one hour on school days and four hours on non-school days. A parent/guardian of the student to be detained must be notified at least twenty hours prior to the beginning of the detention. Saturday School attendance for discipline is at the election of the student or, in the case of a minor, the parent/guardian. (E.C. 37223)

SUSPENSION-Suspension is a disciplinary action that means removal of a student from ongoing instruction for a period of time not to exceed five (5) consecutive school days. Suspension by an administrator shall be preceded by an informal conference between the administrator and the student unless an emergency situation to be determined by the principal or designee exists. A student's parent/guardian shall be notified in writing of the suspension. Although the district is not required to hold a conference with the parent/guardian, the parent/guardian is required to attend such a conference when so requested by the district. A pupil may not be suspended or expelled for any of the acts enumerated unless that act is related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent or principal or occurring within any other school district. A pupil may be suspended or expelled for acts which are enumerated in this section and related to school activity or attendance that occur at any time, including but not limited to, any of the following: 1) While on school grounds; 2) While going to or coming from school; 3) During the lunch period, whether on or off the campus; 4) During, or while going to or coming from, a school sponsored activity. (E.C. 48900 (p) At the discretion of the school administration, a student may receive ≥in-house≤ suspension, serving the term of suspension on campus under the supervision of school staff (E.C. 48911.1)

EXPULSION-Expulsion means the removal of a student from enrollment in a school or the district as ordered by the Board of Education. Expulsion may be ordered for any of the acts listed under Grounds for Suspension and Expulsion when other means of correction have failed to bring about proper conduct, or when a student's presence causes continuing danger to other students. As defined in Ed Code 48915 (c), possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm, brandishing a knife at another person, unlawfully selling a controlled substance, committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault or committing a sexual battery, or possession of any explosives, requires the principal to recommend expulsion. The length of expulsion for any of these offenses shall be one year. Parents of an expelled student are required to notify the receiving district that the student has been expelled. (E.C. 48915.1) (revised 4/04)

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Alternative Program Registration

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has three Alternative Programs: Neil Armstrong (K-3), Vista Grande (K-5), and Venture (K-12). Applications for kindergarten (fall 2004) will be accepted during the kindergarten registration process in the spring of 2004.

Information and applications for grades other than kindergarten are available at the alternative school sites throughout the year.

Below are program descriptions for the districtπs three alternative programs. These same descriptions, or elements of them, may also characterize the non-alternative programs within any school in the district. Contact the principal of your home school for an understanding of the classroom programs there.

NEIL ARMSTRONG SCHOOL (FOCUS)

Focus is a highly regarded educational program open to all students in the San Ramon Valley School District. Established in 1983, it is a partnership in education between students, teachers and parents. Together, we strive to provide a rewarding and challenging learning environment. The Focus program, grades K through 3, stresses the importance of parent participation in the educational process. Teachers, students and parents work collectively to form a strong home-school partnership. Students learn the same core curriculum as the regular education program. However, parent donation and volunteer time, supplement the program to provide students with additional educational experiences such as a second language instruction, field trips, and other enrichment activities. The program also features more aide time to reduce the adult to student ratio, a full day program (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) in grades 1 through 3. Looping is also incorporated into the Focus program. Students remain with the same teacher for two consecutive years, providing continuity in instruction.

VISTA GRANDE SCHOOL (Continuous Progress Alternative)

This program recognizes the vital importance of a three-way partnership in education involving the parent, student, and teacher. The program presents an enriched atmosphere in which students are expected to maintain a high standard of achievement commensurate with their individual skill levels. The approach is individualized in that students are challenged to work to their highest ability as they move through the program. Grouping is done in language arts and when appropriate mathematics. Academic instruction utilizes the traditional district curriculum in a continuous progress format. The basic skills and academic tools for future learning are stressed. The program seeks to build within each student a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, confidence and pride in accomplishment in a nurturing environment. An assertive discipline code with logical consequences is maintained. Classes are not multi-graded; the K-3 day is longer.

VENTURE SCHOOL

Venture is the independent study school for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The school is located at 3280 E. Crow Canyon Road. The current enrollment consists of home study and independent study students, elementary through adult. The curricular program consists of multi-grade level instruction to meet the unique academic levels of each student.

DEL AMIGO CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

Del Amigo High School is the continuation program for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Continuation education, an educational option since 1919, is a high school diploma program for students, 16-18 years of age, whose needs are not being met in the comprehensive high schools. In an alternative setting that offers a more flexible environment, students benefit from smaller classes, shorter schedules, student-centered curriculum, increased counseling services, and individualized options for earning credits. Young people who were not able to do well in a large traditional setting will often find themselves being successful, earning credits, and developing feelings of self worth and responsibility. Based on newly established goals, these students can choose to graduate from Del Amigo, return to their home school, complete the California High School Proficiency Exam, transition to an adult education diploma program, or earn a High School Equivalency Certificate by passing the General Educational Development Test (GED).

Further information about these programs may be obtained from the schools listed above.

GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District provides Gifted and Talented Education students with programs that are planned and organized as an integrated, differentiated learning experience within the regular school day and may be augmented or supplemented by enrichment opportunities beyond the regular school day. Differentiated curriculum is one that regularly provides opportunities for gifted students to experience one or more of the following instructional settings:

PACE: the student moves through the curriculum at a pace that insures continuous progress

DEPTH: the curriculum allows the gifted student to go deeper than the surface of a subject area

COMPLEXITY: the gifted student is challenged by critical thinking and higher order thinking skills in the classroom

PRODUCT: the student has the opportunity to be creative and to apply knowledge to real life situations

IDENTIFICATION:

Second Grade Students:

All second grade students are administered the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). In 2004-05, second graders will be tested in their classrooms during March or April. Students whose age-related composite score falls in the 98^th percentile or above are considered for the GATE program.

New-to-the-district second graders who did not take the CogAT in their classrooms may take the CogAT at one site in late spring. In 2004-05, the test will be administered in May.

Continuing Third Grade Students (who were administered the CogAT in spring of second grade):

Identification of continuing students in third grade begins with a teacher or parent referral for retesting. Continuing students whose age-related composite score on the second grade CogAT fell below the 98^th percentile may be referred for retesting. In 2004-05, retests for these continuing third graders will be given on a Saturday in January. These students may not be retested before the January testing.

Continuing Fourth-Eighth Grade Students:

Identification of continuing students in fourth-eighth grade begins with a teacher or parent referral. In 2004-05 retests will be given on a Saturday in October and again on a Saturday in January. Students may not take the CogAT more than once each school year and not more than a total of three times.

New-to-the-District and Never-Before-Tested Third-Eighth Grade Students:

New-to-the-district and never-before-tested students referred for GATE testing can be tested on a Saturday in October, a Saturday in January, or one school day each school year. In 2004-05, new third-fifth grade students can be tested on a school day in March.

New-to-the-district students who have been identified as GATE in their previous school district are considered for SRVUSD GATE eligibility on an individual basis.

PROGRAM OPTIONS:

Elementary: Each elementary school addresses the needs of GATE students as part of their Single Plan for Student Achievement. In grades three through five, GATE students are grouped together by forming clusters within the heterogeneous class. In addition, some schools use part-time grouping where GATE students from more than one class are brought together for specialized instruction.

The Academic Talent Program (ATP) is a magnet program for exceptionally gifted fourth and fifth graders. The classes are located at John Baldwin School. Application to the ATP is dependent upon a studentπs age-related composite score on the Cognitive Abilities Test. A minimum Standard Age Score of 138 is required for a student to be eligible for application.

Secondary: In middle schools, GATE students are clustered within core classes in grades six and seven. Some middle schools cluster in eighth grade cores or in a specific subject area. Accelerated classes and enrichment classes are offered at all middle schools.

In high schools, Honors and Advanced classes are offered in most subject areas. Advanced Placement classes are available in selected courses. Eligibility for Honors and Advanced classes is determined by the results of assessments designed for the specific courses. A designated GATE counselor monitors progress of GATE students and provides support services for students not demonstrating their potential.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The district provides special education instruction and services for children with disabilities from birth to twenty-two years of age. Disabilities that may require special education programs and related services include hard of hearing, deaf, speech or language impaired, visually impaired, mental retardation, emotionally disturbed, orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, specific learning disability, deaf/blind, multi-handicapped, autism or traumatic brain injury.

Any student with a disability is offered the opportunity for a free appropriate public education. To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities will be educated with non-disabled children and included in extracurricular activities. When the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in the regular classroom cannot be achieved successfully, the district offers a continuum of alternate educational placements. If appropriate services are not available in the district, services may be provided by neighboring districts, county programs or private non-sectarian schools that offer the appropriate program. Specific district, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) or county requirements must be met for placement. (E.C. 56031, 56365)

Identification Process

Students are eligible for special education after a district-administered assessment concludes that the student has a disability that adversely affects his/her educational performance. Referral for special education assessment is made only after all resources of regular education have been considered and, when appropriate, utilized. Students may be referred for assessment by the parent, teacher, or a community agency. The referral process begins by contacting the following staff:

ß For children from birth to age 5: Contact the Special Programs Office

ß For children attending a San Ramon Valley School District school: Contact the school of attendance

ß For children who are not attending a San Ramon Valley Unified School District school: Contact the school they would attend if enrolled in SRVUSD

Parent consent for an assessment is required in writing. Staff is available at every school site and at the Special Programs Office to assist a parent in completing the assessment request in writing if needed. Qualified district staff conducts the assessments. The assessment team provides the parent with a written report of the assessment results and shares the results verbally at an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting, which includes the parent and all staff who have pertinent knowledge about the student. At that meeting, if the student is determined eligible, the team will establish goals and objectives and determine the needed educational program and services.

Program Services

Every school in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has a Resource Specialist Program (RSP). The resource specialist is the case manager for referrals and provides academic services for students who need less than a half-day of special education support. Special education students who need more than a half-day of academic support may be assigned to a Special Day Class (SDC). Special Day Classes are not available at all school sites so some students may be transferred to an appropriate site.

For further information, contact the Special Programs Office at (925) 820-6815.

PASSING STATE MANDATED CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION OF STUDENTS BEGINNING IN 2006

Senate law (Senate Bill 2) authorized the development of the High School Exit Examination (HSEE) that students in California public schools will have to pass to receive a high school diploma, beginning with the class of 2006. The required number of units in high school and the completion of Algebra I are also required to get a high school diploma.

The HSEE includes sessions in English/Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics over a two-day period. ELA addresses the State-adopted standards through grade 10. There are multiple-choice questions and one written essays. The reading portion covers vocabulary, informational reading, and literary reading. The writing portion covers writing strategies, applications and conventions. The mathematics exam addresses the State-adopted standards through Algebra I.

The test is administered to all grade 10 students in the district in March of each year. If a student does not pass one or both sections, there are multiple opportunities in a studentπs junior and senior years to retake the section not passed. Students with exceptional needs may take the HSEE with appropriate accommodations as required in each studentπs Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. Students in grade 10 and their parents will receive more information and the testing schedule for the High School Exit Exam during the fall of 2003.

SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT State Testing Calendar 2004-2005 School Year
Test	Grades	Dates
CELDT (California English Language Development Test) A state test administered annually to all students who are designated as English Language Learners to determine level of proficiency in English. The test will also be administered to students new to the district whose Home Language Survey indicates that the student speaks a language other than English.	K-12	July ≠ October 2004
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)	2	March or April 2005
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Reading, Writing, and Mathematics	10 Required 11 Retest	March 2005 July, Nov. 2004 March 2005
State STAR Test: Content Standards Tests/ California Achievement Test ≠ CAT/6	2 ≠ 11	April 25 ≠ May 20, 2005
SABE/2 (Spanish Assessment of Basic Education)	2 ≠ 11	April 2005
Advanced Placement Exams	Students in AP courses Gr. 11 & 12	May 2 ≠ May 13, 2005 Depending on course

Parents may obtain more detailed information about the California High School Exit Exam from the sites or by going to the California Department of Education website at www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee.

POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT BP 5145.7

It is the policy of the Governing Board of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to provide an educational and work environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined by Education Code 212.5 and otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.

Prohibited sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions (Education Code 212.5):

a. Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individualπs employment, academic status, or progress.

b. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual.

c. The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individualπs work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.

d. Submission to, or rejection of the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the educational institution.

Other types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual harassment include:

Verbal or written conduct: making derogatory comments, including epithets, slurs, jokes, etc.; sexual propositions or flirtations, graphic commentary about an individualπs body; sexually degrading words used to describe an individual; suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations; spreading sexual rumors.

Visual conduct: leering; making sexual gestures; displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, books, magazines, etc.

Physical conduct: inappropriate touching or impeding oneπs movement.

Every student, employee or applicant has the right to be free from harassment from adults and/or from students in the work or educational setting. The district prohibits retaliatory behavior against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint of sexual harassment shall be promptly investigated in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.

A copy of this policy on sexual harassment shall be 1) displayed in a prominent location at school sites and work sites, 2) provided as part of the orientation for new students at the beginning of each term as applicable, 3) provided for employees annually at the beginning of the school year and for each new employee, and 4) included in publications that set forth the comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct of the school or district. Inservice regarding this policy and administrative procedure will be provided to all staff periodically as appropriate and annual review will be encouraged as part of student and staff orientation activities.

Complaint Procedure:

Step I - Informal Resolution: It is desirable that problems and complaints of alleged sexual harassment be resolved promptly and equitably. If possible, such problems and complaints should be resolved in an informal manner. Students and employees are encouraged, but not required, to inform the offender directly that his/her conduct is unwelcome or offensive and must stop.

Step II - Verbal or Written Complaint: Students should follow complaint procedures designated in Administrative Regulation 5145.7, Sexual Harassment, Students. A student should initiate a complaint to a teacher or administrator verbally or in written form. The complaint should include information regarding the name(s) of the person(s) who engaged in offensive conduct, the description of the offensive conduct (i.e. when and where the conduct occurred, the number of times it occurred, any informal attempts at resolution), and the names of any witnesses. Administrative Regulation 5145.7 may be obtained from the school principal or the Superintendent.

Employees or applicants for employment who feel that they have been sexually harassed should contact their supervisor, principal, other district administrator or the Superintendent in order to obtain procedures for reporting a complaint. Complaints of sexual harassment against a district employee may be filed in accordance with AR 1312, Complaints Against School Personnel. Complaints alleging that a specific action, procedure or practice sexually discriminates, can be filed in accordance with AR 4031, Complaints Concerning Discrimination in Employment.

Any supervisor who receives a sexual harassment complaint shall notify the Superintendent or designee, who shall ensure uniform application of this policy and that the complaint is appropriately investigated.

Board Policy Adopted September 22, 1998

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS

NON-DISCRIMINATION (BP 0410)

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

The District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other unlawful consideration. The District promotes programs, which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities. The Governing Board recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for insuring that it complies with state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs.

The District follows uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with state or federal law in adult basic education, consolidated categorical aid programs, vocational education, child nutrition programs and special education programs. Any complaint must be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination occurred or when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination. The District investigates and seeks to resolve complaints at the local level. If the complaint cannot be resolved at the school level, the following compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator has been designated to receive and investigate complaints to ensure District compliance with law:

Roberta Silverstein, Assistant Superintendent

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

699 Old Orchard Drive

Danville, CA 94526

ph: (925) 552-2923 fax: (925) 820-8106

The District prohibits retaliation in any form for the filing of a complaint, the reporting of instances of discrimination, or for participation in the complaint procedures. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. Within sixty (60) days from receipt of a complaint, the District will complete a mediation/investigation and prepare a written decision. Any complainant may appeal a District decision to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction within fifteen (15) days of receiving the District decision. The District Uniform Complaint Procedure is governed by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1312.3. A copy of this policy and regulation may be obtained from the school principal or the above named compliance officer. Nothing in District procedures precludes a complainant from pursuing available civil law remedies, such as mediation centers, public/private interest groups and/or attorneys, etc. For discrimination complaints, however, a complainant must wait until sixty (60) days from the filing of an appeal with the California Department of Education before pursuing civil law remedies.

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN DISTRICT BUILDINGS

Since 1983, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has worked diligently to identify, assess and remove asbestos materials in district buildings. In 1987, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Asbestos Hazard Emergency response Act (AHERA). Because we are committed to maintaining a safe school environment, we have complied strictly with the law. The district also developed a response plan for any asbestos identified. A synopsis of our action follows:

Inspection Asbestos is classed as friable or non-friable. Friable simply means that the material may release asbestos fibers into the air if it is disturbed. Crumbling insulation or old, sprayed ceilings that contain asbestos are examples of friable asbestos. Asbestos floor tile is an example of non-friable asbestos. There are four options provided by law for dealing with asbestos: removal, encapsulation (sealing), enclosure, or maintenance in satisfactory condition until removal is scheduled. For low hazard, non-friable asbestos, our response is to maintain the material in a non-friable state until it may be removed during a scheduled renovation or demolition project. Our primary guideline for selection of a proper response is the protection of human health and safety.

Training All maintenance and custodial staff that works in a building containing asbestos has received two hours of specialized training in the recognition of and techniques of performing maintenance and custodial duties without disturbing asbestos containing materials. California Code of Regulations Title 8 Section 1529; training for employees performing Class IV operations are consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92 (a)(1).

Management Plan Our plan includes the following tasks and objectives:

1. Protect human health by preventing exposure to air-borne asbestos fibers.

2. Maintain, encapsulate or remove all asbestos.

3. Inspect asbestos and make repairs as needed.

4. Train maintenance and custodial staffs.

5. Designate the Director of Maintenance and Operations as District Asbestos Control Program Manager.

6. Notify all students, parents and staff about district response to AHERA by sending this letter home to all students and parents with the beginning of the year registration materials.

7. Make our asbestos plan and test results available to the public.

8. Post warning labels on asbestos where disturbance may occur.

9. Notify outside contractors of asbestos prior to any work.

We are required by law to inspect all asbestos every six months. Our inspection is carried out in February and August of each year. Necessary repairs are undertaken as identified. In the summer of 1997, an outside agency performed our third mandated three-year inspection of all asbestos and provided us with a very positive, reassuring report.

For further information contact your school principal or the Director of Maintenance and Operations at

925/824-0267.

CIVIL DEFENSE LETTER

Any school located within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District boundaries can be materially affected by a variety of emergency events or disasters, which can occur at any time, with little or no warning. These occurrences may be caused by nature, or by acts of man that are either accidental or intentional. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that comprehensive planning be conducted in advance by those officials charged with the responsibility for safeguarding the health and well being of students and school employees. A well-designed master plan, rehearsed and tested, can greatly reduce or nullify the undesirable effects of an emergency or disaster, which may occur within or near a school.

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District schools are all designated as mass care centers by the Emergency and Disaster Office of Contra Costa County. In case of any major disaster, schools operate these centers. Staff members have been given an assignment for a specific duty in case their school is to be used as an emergency mass center.

All schools have set up their own plans and drills for the students of that school. These drills are of two types. There is a monthly fire drill held sometime during the day, and the children are taught to leave the classroom quickly and quietly and to gather at an assigned area so that the teacher can check the roll and make sure all students have left the building. There is also the other type of disaster drill. Depending upon the type of disaster that has occurred (earthquake, falling aircraft, boiler explosion, etc.), it may be necessary to evacuate the school. In case of an earthquake it is better to remain inside the building and get under a desk or table. The emergency disaster drills are held twice a year, once in the fall and again during the spring. These drills are required and are to be carried out by each school for the protection of the students.

At no time will students in grades K-8 be sent home unescorted and without prior parent notification. Students in grades 9-12 may be sent home unescorted if school officials deem it prudent to do so. It may be necessary to evacuate children from a certain school or area, but they will be under the strict supervision of district personnel. If students are evacuated from a school area, all efforts will be made to notify parents as to their location.

The district requests that in case of an emergency disaster at a school, parents do not rush to the school to retrieve their children. They will be taken care of by trained people. If parents converge on a school, they will be doing a disservice to emergency vehicles trying to reach the school.

Please discuss the importance of these drills with your children and encourage them to remain calm, listen and follow directions. It is their welfare school personnel are trying to protect. Explain to them that there may be a time in case of disaster that they might have to remain at school or be taken to some other school until it is safe for them to be returned to their own school or home.

Legal Reference: Title V, Article 1, Sec. 550; Title V, Article 2, Sec. 56

Student Rights and Responsibilities Additional information regarding students' rights may be obtained from the principal of each school or the Division of Educational Services at the District Office.
STUDENT RIGHTS		STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Receive appropriate educational programs.		1.Students shall comply with class requirements for the completion of assignments and for reporting to class with required materials.
2. Be informed about school and district rules and regulations pertaining to students.		2.Each student shall be accountable for his/her attendance for every day that school is in session. Legal and illegal absences (BP 5113) shall be recorded by the school. All illegal absences shall be reported to parents. To the extent that absence or tardiness limits participation by a student in class activities, his/her grade may be affected.
3. Attend school and classes unless removed under due process as specified in the Education Code and district procedures.		3. Know and obey school rules and follow directions and requests of school personnel.
4. Attend school in an academic and social climate that is free from fear and violence.		4.Students are expected to act respectfully towards all other students and towards adults. They are not permitted to demean, tease, ridicule, or intimidate others by word, action or sexual harassment.
5.Receive fair and reasonable treatment from those who are responsible for enforcing standards of student conduct.		5. Behave in such a way that it does not disrupt the learning of others.
6.Examine, with the assistance of a certificated staff member, personal records upon reaching the age of 16.		6. Respect public and personal property.
7.Be free from harassment, threats, or intimidation (includes but not limited to ethnic, racial, religious, sexual, sexual orientation) that are pervasive and create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning atmosphere.		7. Report to a school official behavior from another person that is not welcome, that is personally offensive, that lowers morale, and that therefore interferes with academic effectiveness.

Parent Rights and Responsibilities
PARENT RIGHTS		PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be informed of district policy and school rules and regulations related to your son or daughter.		1. Be available to school staff during the day by maintaining current phone numbers at the school (home, work, emergency).
2. Visit school periodically. Participate in conferences with teachers or counselors regarding the academic and behavioral status of your son or daughter.		2. Cooperate with school staff in helping your son or daughter when discipline, attendance, or progress in school becomes a problem.
3. Inspect your son or daughter's records with the assistance of a certificated staff member.		3. Assure that your son or daughter is in school and on time every day. Notify the school within 48 hours of the days and times of and reasons for your son or daughter's legitimate absences or when he/she must leave campus during the school day.
4. Be informed of significant facts and school action related to your son or daughter's behavior and academic progress.		4. Assist your son or daughter in being prepared for school by providing proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and a quiet place to study.

Teacher Rights and Responsibilities
TEACHER RIGHTS		TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Expect students to behave in a manner that will not interfere with education for themselves and for other students.		1. Provide appropriate instruction and educational programs that are designed to meet the individual needs of all students.
2. Teach with interruptions held to a minimum.		2. Develop and implement instructional plans to meet the academic standards adopted by the Board of Education.
3. Receive parental support related to academic and social progress of students.		3. Communicate regularly with parents concerning student progress. Notify student and parents as soon as possible if the student is in danger of failing the course. Student participation in classroom activities may be included in the teacherπs grading criteria.
4. Suspend a student from a class within the limits of the law.		4. Be aware of district and school rules and procedures and take appropriate action if student's behavior is unacceptable.
5. Be notified of students who have engaged in, or are reasonably suspected to have engaged in, any of the acts for which students may be suspended or expelled. The information provided must encompass the previous three school years.		5. Inform administrators and parents when student's behavior is unacceptable.
6. Receive administrative support when enforcing rules designed to provide an appropriate classroom climate.		6. Maintain a safe, well-organized classroom/school climate that is conducive to learning.
		7. Be a positive role model for students.

Administrator Rights and Responsibilities
ADMINISTRATOR RIGHTS		ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Expect students to behave in a manner that will not interfere with the educational programs and related student activities offered by the school.		1. Inform staff, students, and parents about school and district discipline standards and procedures.
2. Receive parental support related to academic and social progress of students.		2. Counsel with students and parents regarding disciplinary matters.
3. Receive support from all school employees and parents in maintaining campus control.		3. Inform parents of any illegal absences.
4. Assign, when appropriate, detention and suspension, and recommend expulsion within the limits of the law.		4. Supervise efforts to maintain the academic standards adopted by the Board of Education.
		5. Provide leadership that will establish, encourage, and promote good teaching and learning.
		6. Provide for prompt and equitable handling of grievances and ensure due process for all parties.
		7. Be a positive role model for school community.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Students Moving to Another Attendance Area Within the District

GENERAL INFORMATION

Schools in Program Improvement or Corrective Action (FERPA)

Attendance

Sun-Protective Clothing for Outdoor Activities

Possession of Cellular Phones at School

Alternative Program Registration

VENTURE SCHOOL

DEL AMIGO CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

Identification Process

Program Services

Test

CELDT (California English Language Development Test)

CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

Advanced Placement Exams

NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Legal Reference: Title V, Article 1, Sec. 550; Title V, Article 2, Sec. 56

A. Acceptable Use

B. Privileges

February 17, 2004