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Lansing Intermediate
School
Teacher Handbook
2021-2022Contents
Beliefs, Vision, Mission ................................................................................................................................. 3
USD #469 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ........................................................................................ 3
Equal Opportunity Employer .................................................................................................................... 4
District Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................... 4
LIS Mission and Vision Statement ............................................................................................................ 4
LANSING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................... 4
LANSING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT ....................................................................... 4
Accountability Statement ......................................................................................................................... 5
Personnel Information ................................................................................................................................. 6
Staff Lists & Teams ....................................................................................................................................... 6
4-5 Leadership Team ................................................................................................................................ 7
Staff .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Schedules ................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 - 5 Specials Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 11
4 - 5 Lunch / Recess Schedule ................................................................................................................ 11
Cafeteria Behavior Expectations ............................................................................................................ 12
General Information ................................................................................................................................... 13
Hours ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Attendance & Transportation ................................................................................................................ 14
Field Trips ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Sub Folders ............................................................................................................................................. 15
PO’s ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
LIS Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Nurse’s Office ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Print Your Class Roster ........................................................................................................................... 16
FRONTLINE (formerly Aesop)Absence Reporting ................................................................................... 16
Late arrival / early dismissal:............................................................................................................. 16
Bereavement Leave: .......................................................................................................................... 16
Sick / Illness: ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Anticipated Leave: ............................................................................................................................. 17
Conf / Activity: ................................................................................................................................... 17
Homework .............................................................................................................................................. 17
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeMake-up Work ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Make-up Work – Excused Absences...................................................................................................... 17
Make-up Work – Out of School Suspensions ........................................................................................ 18
Promotion and Retention - JFB ................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Attendance Policy................................................................................................................................... 18
Release of Students from School During the Day – JBH ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Tardiness ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Teacher Contract Day ............................................................................................................................. 18
Leaving the Building ............................................................................................................................... 18
Duty-Free Lunch ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Team Meetings ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Student Records ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Communication with Parents ................................................................................................................. 20
Shelter and Evacuation Drills.................................................................................................................. 20
Field Trips / Parties ................................................................................................................................. 21
Animals and Plants (ING) ........................................................................................................................ 21
Student Behavior Expectations / Discipline Procedures ............................................................................ 22
Student Handbook ................................................................................................................................. 22
Minor / Major Behavior Definitions ....................................................................................................... 22
Reporting Discipline ............................................................................................................................... 24
Behavior Support Form .......................................................................................................................... 25
Bullying – JDDC ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Bullying Definition .................................................................................................................................. 26
TYPES of CONSEQUENCES ...................................................................................................................... 27
Building Policies / Procedures Relating to Staff ......................................................................................... 28
PLC Meetings .......................................................................................................................................... 29
What is a PLC? .................................................................................................................................... 29
3 Big Ideas of a PLC ............................................................................................................................ 29
6 Essential Characteristics of a PLC ................................................................................................... 30
Nurses’ Office ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Racial and Disability Harassment: Employees GAACA ........................................................................... 32
Complaints – KN ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Sexual Harrassment................................................................................................................................37
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Beliefs, Vision, Mission
USD #469 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources
of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective
bargaining or professional agreements with Unified School District 469 are hereby notified that this institution does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or any
other basis prohibited by state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in, its programs and
activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District 469 compliance with the regulations implementing Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001, the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)-, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or reports of specific complaints, or
alleged discrimination, is directed to contact Unified School District 469, 200 E. Mary Street, Lansing, Kansas 66043, (913) 727-
1100. The Superintendent is designated by the USD 469 Board of Education to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply
with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Boy Scouts of America Equal
Access Act of 2001, USERRA, Section 504 or other applicable federal, state or local law. The district provides equal access to the
Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeAny person may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street,
Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 268-0550, TDD (877) 521-2172, regarding the institution’s compliance with regulations
implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504. (2/2020)
Equal Opportunity Employer
USD 469 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment
practices and policies with respect to hiring compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national
origin. See "Discrimination Complaints." The board shall hire employees on the basis of ability
and the district's needs.
District Mission Statement
Our Mission at Lansing Public Schools is to provide all students with the scholastic, technical,
social, and life-long learning skills essential for academic occupational, and personal success as
productive citizens.
LIS Mission and Vision Statement
LANSING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
The Lansing Elementary School's mission is to provide support and promote respect for all
students in their endeavor to become life-long learners and contributing citizens of our society.
LANSING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
It is our vision for all students, parents, teachers, and administrators to take responsibility for
their own roles in the learning community and commitment to the school improvement
process.
It is our vision for all teachers to be reflective of their teaching practices and responsive to the
needs of our students to ensure there is clear evidence that there is movement toward mastery
of content standards.
It is our vision for all families to be recognized as necessary partners in the process of learning.
Parents will be committed to supporting their children in their endeavor to become life-long
learners and understand that learning doesn't stop in the classroom.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeAccountability Statement
The educators and members of the Board of Education, Lansing Unified School District 469,
accept responsibility for providing an educational program that assures student success in
accordance with the District mission statement and goals for student learning. Students,
parents, and guardians, with the support of the community, are accountable for taking
advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the district.
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Personnel Information
Staff Lists & Teams
2020-2021
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy Code4-5 Leadership Team
Fourth Grade Laurie Holden
Fifth Grade Sara Martin
Special Education Patti Boe-Cackler
3-5 Counselor Jackie Farrar
Instructional Coach Caroline Reynolds
Interventionist/admin help Mechelle Settles
School Psychologist Dayna Browne
Principal Sue Anderson
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Lansing Intermediate Staff Name Email
Administration
Principal LIS 4-5 Sue Anderson Sue.Anderson@USD469.net
Admin Assistant Mechelle Settles Mechelle.Settles@USD469.net
Counseling
Social Worker 3-5 Jackie Farrar Janet.Farrar@USD469.net
Psychologist 3-6 Dayna Browne Dayna.Brown@USD469.net
Food Service
Director Jennifer Zule Jennifer.Zule@USD469.net
Health Services
Nurse Chris Cristiano Chris.Cristiano@USD469.net
Office Personnel
Bookkeeper
Registrar Devon Bresser Devon.Bresser@USD469.net
Special Education
Gifted Patti Boe-Cackler Patti.BoeCackler@USD469.net
Autism / Behavior Jessica James Jessica.Grinstead@USD469.net
ID / SL Teacher
Interrelated 4
Interrelated 5 Tonya Arias Tonya.Arias@USD469.net
Interrelated 4 / 5 Tiffany Simmons Tiffany.Simmons@USD469.net
Support Services
4-5 Instructional Coach Caroline Reynolds Caroline.Reynolds@USD469.net
Interventionist Mechelle Settles Mechelle.Settles@usd469.net
Classroom Teachers
4th Grade Zac Engle Zac.Engle@USD469.net
4th Grade Kayla Combs Kayla.Combs@usd469.net
4th Grade Delia Trowbridge Delia.Trowbridge@usd469.net
4th Grade Linda Nowak Linda.Nowak@USD469.net
4th Grade Shelly Hailey Shelly.Hailey@USD469.net
4th Grade Kara Nichol Kara.Nichol@USD469.net
4th Grade Laurie Holden Laurie.Holden@USD469.net
4th Grade Trish Gassmann Trish.Gassmann@usd469.net
4th Grade Crystal Hanson Crystal.Hanson@usd469.net
5th Grade Jackie Euler Jackie.Euler@USD469.net
5th Grade Michelle Watkins Michelle.Watkins@usd469.net
5th Grade Sarah Palikij Sarah.Palikij@USD469.net
5th Grade Katie Maize Katie.Maize@USD469.net
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Classroom Teachers Continued
5th Grade Leigh Ann Johnson LeighAnn.Johnson@USD469.net
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5 Grade Sara Martin Sara.Martin@USD469.net
5th Grade Cara Slaven Cara.Slaven@usd469.net
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5 Grade Andrea Rothmeyer Andrea.Rothmeyer@usd469.net
Specials
Art Jackie Delgado Jackie.Delgado@USD469.net
Art Dawn Blankartz Dawn.Blankartz@USD469.net
Computers Mandy Stalter Mandy.Stalter@USD469.net
Computers
Library Tina Silva Tina.Silva@USD469.net
Music Ryan Rothmeyer Ryan.Rothmeyer@USD469.net
Music Christine Goodlin Christine.Goodlin@USD469.net
P.E. Christine Robinson Christine.Robinson@USD469.net
P.E. Lee Matzeder Lee.Matzeder@USD469.net
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Schedules
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5th Grade
8:35 – 9:25 Red 1 White 1 Red 2 White 2
Delgado A. Rothmeyer Watkins Euler Maize
Stalter Watkins Euler Maize A. Rothmeyer
C. Robinson Euler Maize A.Rothmeyer Watkins
R. Rothmeyer Maize A. Rothmeyer Watkins Euler
Blankartz Slaven Johnson Palikij Martin
Johnson Palikij Martin Slaven
Matzeder Palikij Martin Slaven Johnson
Goodlin Martin Slaven Johnson Palikij
4th Grade
9:25 – 10:15 Red 1 White 1 Red 2 White 2
Delgado Combs Trowbridge Nowak Holden
Stalter Trowbridge Nowak Holden Combs
C. Robinson Nowak Holden Combs Trowbridge
R. Rothmeyer Holden Combs Trowbridge Nowak
Blankartz Nichol Hailey Engle Open
Hailey Engle Open Nichol
Matzeder Engle Open Nichol Hailey
Goodlin Open Nichol Hailey Engle
Hanson will divide her class into 8 groups. Each group will go to a different special.
4 - 5 Lunch Schedule
4th Grade
Teacher Lunch Classroom
Combs/Hanson 11:35 12:05
Engle/Gassmann 11:40 12:10
Hailey 11:45 12:15
Nichol/Trowbridge 11:50 12:20
Holden/Nowak 11:55 12:25
5th Grade
Teacher Lunch Classroom
Martin/Palikij 11:00 11:30
Rothmeyer/Watkins 11:05 11:35
Euler/Johnson 11:10 11:40
Maize/Slaven 11:15 11:45
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeCafeteria Behavior Expectations
Students should enter the cafeteria calmly. Teachers stay with students until they get to the
end of the line being served.
Think Sheet - If a student makes a poor choice, he/she will need to go to the safe seat. Students
stay at the table until lunch is over.
Behavior Problems:
1. Safe Seat in cafeteria
2. Office for lunch (if safe seat is not working)
3. Office referral/lunch detentions
Lunch detentions may only be given by administration due to lack of space in the office.
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General Information
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeHours
v Office Hours * 7:30AM – 4:00PM
v Building Opens at 8:00AM * Students should not come in before that time, unless prior
arrangements have been made with a teacher
v First Bell / 10min. Warning at 8:20AM
v TARDY Bell at 8:30AM * If a student arrives after the bell and they DO NOT have a slip
from the office mark them with a “L”. The office will change it
to a “T”.
If a student arrives after the bell and they HAVE a slip from the
office mark them with a “L” and it will be changed to a “T”. If
you have already entered attendance we will change it IF they
signed in at the office.
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v Dismissal: 1 Bell at 3:25PM * Building Travelers & Walkers go to the Cafeteria
2nd Bell at 3:27PM * Release of Walkers from Cafeteria
3rd Bell at 3:30PM * Car riders (Students not picked up by 3:50PM come to
the office and calls will be made to find out where there
ride is.)
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4 Bell at 3:35PM * Bus Riders
Attendance & Transportation
v Attendance needs to be submitted by 8:45. For changes after that time, call Devon in
the front office.
• Please take the time to have students sit down and actually take roll so that we
do not make unnecessary calls and alarm parents that their child isn't at school
when they are actually in attendance.
v Call the office right away if you mark a student incorrectly.
v Send emails, text, notes, etc to the office in regarding absences so that we can put them
on the calendar/daily absent sheet. If we don't receive them, we will call the parents
the day of the absence to see why the child is absent and to remind them to report it.
v Transportation changes: Permanent changes need to be sent to the office in order to be
entered in Skyward. Make note of change on your list in the classroom (subs need this
updated info).
v Students will not be allowed to ride a bus to which they are not assigned.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeField Trips
v Filed Trips need to be put on the building calendar. Give information to front office.
v Field Trip forms/request need to be turned in no later than 2 weeks before a trip.
v Field Trip permission slip * a copy needs to be sent to the office the day you hand them
out to students.
v Field Trip money will be collected by the teacher. Once it is all collected and counted
turn it in to the bookkeeper. It will be counted to verify amount and then deposited.
v Take on Trip * Permission Slips, Meds/supplies from Nurse, Payment for event
attending, sign-out sheets for parents.
v NOTIFY all parties affected by the trip: specials, cafeteria, other teachers such as
speech, and/or special education.
Sub Folders
v Updated Class list with any special instructions about students.
(allergies/diabetic, pulled for IEP, Seating arrangements, etc.)
v Updated Transportation list & special notes for the daily changes. After school duty.
Lesson Plans, specials schedule, and name of contact teacher to answer any questions.
v Set Crisis notebook with sub folder.
POs
v POs once approved will need to be either:
1. Faxed
2. Just printed until order comes in
v Once order has been received:
1. Check to see if you received everything
2. Sign-off on the PO and give to Bookkeeper
LIS Calendar
v If you have a Field Trip scheduled notify fro to have it put on calendar.
v Class outings, parties, activities * Please notify the front office, custodial, and cafeteria
(if your class will not be eating school lunch).
Nurse’s Office
The nurse will have a half hour lunch and the nurse’s office will be close during that time.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy Code• Emergencies only * please call office to notify them before the student comes up.
• Daily meds given during that time may come up during that time if not before or after
the office closes for lunch.
• If you need to resupply your first aid Ziploc baggy with Band-Aids and alcohol wipes
email the nurse.
Print Your Class Roster
(good to have in your crisis bag & sub folder)
On Skyward:
My Classes (on left)
Class Options (on the right, select Class Options for the class you want, such as
Homeroom)
Reports (on left)
Class Roster (under Class Information)
Checkmark what you want to show on your report.
EX: Last, First Name
*Family Information~
Primary Guardian / All Guardians
Phone 1 / Phone 2
Home Address
Select View Report for All Students (top left)
Your report is now in the print queue. It will pop up with Display Report when it is ready.
Click on Display Report to open and print.
FRONTLINE (formerly Aesop)Absence Reporting
Late arrival / early dismissal:
Any time you need to leave for more than an hour - either arriving late, or leaving early, it
needs to be entered into Frontline as a ½ day absence.
Bereavement Leave:
In order to receive your two days' bereavement leave without losing your allotted leave days,
please use CONF/ACTIVITY as the reason for your absence. In the Notes to Administrator
section, please enter "bereavement leave."
Sick / Illness:
You DO NOT have to enter a reason for your absence in the Notes to Administrator section. This
category is for absences that will occur in LESS THAN 24 hours. The system will automatically
assign you a sub without waiting for admin approval. If you would like to have a particular sub
for this absence, you can also do this without administrative approval. When completing your
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy Codeabsence, select the option, "Confirm and Assign Sub," and follow the steps to do so. You must
check with the sub to confirm availability prior to the absence. Just listing the sub will not
guarantee they will take the job.
Anticipated Leave:
This leave is used for all other types of personal/sick leave that are being scheduled MORE
THAN 24 hours ahead of time. You do not have to put in your reason for absence. However,
this type of leave will not let you assign a sub without administrative approval. If you would like
a particular sub for this absence, please list the name of the sub in the Notes to Administrator
section. When the absence is approved the administrator will assign the sub. IMPORTANT: if
you use this option, and list your substitute's name in the Notes to Administrator section, you
must make contact with the sub to confirm the job, prior to the absence. Just listing your sub
does not guarantee they will take the job!
Conf / Activity:
This category is used for absences in which the district covers the expense of the sub. Before
this type of absence can be approved you MUST complete the Notes to Administrator section
stating the purpose of the absence. This is required for auditing purposes. If you would like a
particular sub for this absence, please also list the name of the sub in the Notes to
Administrator section. When the absence is approved the administrator will assign the sub.
IMPORTANT: if you use this option, and list your substitute's name in the Notes to
Administrator section, you must make contact with the sub to confirm the job, prior to the
absence.
Homework
Teachers may impose a homework policy which is less rigorous, but not more so than stated in
the student handbook. It must be published at the beginning of the academic year.
If requested through the office, homework for students who are absent may be picked up in the
front office after 2:00 p.m.
Make-up Work
Make-up Work – Excused Absences
The student is responsible for obtaining all make-up work. Students will be expected to make
up all work missed as the result of an absence. They will be allowed two (2) days for the first
day missed and one (1) day for each consecutive day absent beyond the first, unless other
arrangements are made with the individual teachers.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeMake-up Work – Out of School Suspensions
The student must make up the work for the out of school suspension period unless other
arrangements have been made with individual teachers. Incomplete work will receive a zero,
and the zero will be averaged into the grade.
Attendance Policy
It is the philosophy of Lansing School District to educate the total student and not merely to
provide the academic or skills portion of the individual's education. Active attendance in class is
a valuable and integral part of the student's formal education. Absence from class, for whatever
reason, causes the student to miss a truly necessary part of learning, which can be only partially
regained through make-up work. Attendance in school is the combined responsibility of the
student and parents/guardians. The responsibility of the school is to provide instruction and to
inform parents of absences from class.
Absences will be recorded on the student's permanent record. (School sponsored activities and
in-school suspension are not recorded as absences although students are still missing valuable
classroom time.) In the following policy, students are defined as anyone enrolled at Lansing
School District regardless of age.
Tardiness
A student will be considered tardy if he/she is absent from the school building for thirty (30)
minutes or less. Students who are absent from the school over thirty (30) minutes but less than
3 ½ hours (210 minutes) will be counted absent for ½ day. If a student enters the building tardy,
he/she must be accompanied into the office by a parent or guardian. Five tardies are
considered to be one unexcused absence.
Teacher Contract Day
The certified teacher contract day is 7 hours and 45 minutes. At LIS this is typically 8:00 A.M. to 3:45P.M
However, duty day may be adjusted before/after the 8:00 to 3:45 time, as long as it does not go
beyond 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Leaving the Building
During the school day, if you need to leave, please sign in and out at the office.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeThere is a book in the front office for you to sign out when have received permission from the principal
to leave school premises. Please sign back in once you have returned.
Duty-Free Lunch
Teachers have a thirty-minute duty free lunch. However, passing to and from lunch is counted
as part of the thirty minutes.
Team Meetings
Everyone is required to attend their grade Professional Learning Community. All meetings will
be held in the staff development room unless otherwise specified.
The teaming process is the cornerstone of our school; team meetings are crucial to the success
of the teaming process. Team meetings are not to be confused with personal planning periods;
they are quite different. Team meetings can be used for the following tasks (but are not limited
to these tasks): discussing strategies to improve student learning and discipline,
student/teacher meetings to improve student success, parent/teacher meetings to improve
student success, teacher collaboration to plan lessons, etc.
Student Records
Student cumulative files are located on Skyward. All student records are to be treated as
confidential. Where records include information on more than one student, the parents of any
student shall have access to copies of that part of the record that pertains to their child.
In situations where the parents of a student are divorced or separated, each parent, custodial
and/or non-custodial, has equal rights to their student's records unless a court order specifies
otherwise.
The general public shall not be allowed to inspect a student's personal record files. The
custodian of student records shall disclose the student's educational records only as provided
for by law and policy.
Cumulative files are maintained for each student to provide professional staff information
necessary for dealing with students as individuals. According to the Board, records contain the
following information: health records, pertinent legal document, birth certificates, grade
reports, achievement test scores, attendance records, and a summary of special needs.
When a student transfers out of district a request for release of records must be signed and
original records will then be sent to the receiving school. Copies may be made and given to the
parent in the event a quest is made to hand carry records. A copy of the student's record will be
retained in the district office.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeIn the classroom, student files, grade books, and confidential information should be in a locked
file. If a locked file is not available, confidential materials should be cleared from the desktop
and placed in a drawer. Teachers should lock their classroom door when leaving for the day.
All requests for records need to go through the Registrar/Counselor's Office.
Please notify the Registrar/Counselor's office immediately when a student's address or
telephone number changes. For emergency reasons, we must be able to contact parents or
guardians as fast as possible.
Communication with Parents
This is the key to success. You need the support of the parents. Frequent and positive contacts
are helpful in gaining that support. Should it become necessary to call with a concern, parents
are more likely to be supportive.
A note home with the students will normally work, especially a positive one. A note expressing
a concern should be returned to you with a parent signature. Please keep communications on
file for future reference. Feel free to mail home notes through the office. Parents love to hear
positive things about their children. Taking the time to share the good things lets them know
you truly care about their child. If there is a major problem, it is a good idea for you to call the
parent before the child gets home.
Parent Communication:
• Skyward
• Newsletter
• Open House
• Progress Reports, Grade Card, Conference
• E-mail
• Phone Calls
• Notes & Letters
• Agenda
• Communication Apps
Shelter and Evacuation Drills
There will be several drills during the school year, in accordance with state and local authorities,
to include, fire, tornado and safety drills. Evacuation maps should be posted in each room.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeField Trips / Parties
Students may participate in a field trip if the parental consent form for the trip has been turned
in.
Animals and Plants (ING)
Prior permission must be approved by the principal before bringing a domesticated animal to
school. Domesticated animals must be inoculated against rabies at the parent's expense before
the parent may bring such animal to school. Animals must be adequately housed and cared for
in a screened cage or proper restraint. Under no circumstances are animals to be transported
on school buses. All animals must be transported by parents. A copy of the rabies vaccination
may be required and should be provided to the school nurse.
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Student Behavior Expectations / Discipline
Procedures
Student Handbook
All staff shall read, be familiar with and enforce the rules and regulations established in the
student handbook.
Minor / Major Behavior Definitions
Behavior Major
Minor
Send the student to the office
Students are not sent to the
and complete an office referral
office. Behavior referral form
form.
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teacher's discretion.
Bullying/Harassment of any Corrective feedback, notify Repeated bullying, harassment
kind to include racial and parents, think sheet, exclusion or threat towards students or
disability /Threat from participation with peers. adults.
These are isolated occurrences.
(Refer to counselor)
Cheating/ Academic Copying and sharing answers, Any type of cheating that
Misconduct (KAN-DIS) verbally or nonverbally, when occurs in relation to a formal
you are supposed to be academic exercise. It can
working independently include plagiarism, deception,
bribery, or sabotage.
Disrespect Gateway behaviors, such as Continued disrespect to adult
eye rolling, talking back, etc. or other students
3 minors = a major
Disruption Anything that interrupts Disruptive behaviors that are
(Skyward uses Distracting/ teaching and learning but with serious enough to potentially
Disruptive, correction learning continues. clear the classroom Continued,
KAN-DIS uses Behavior- 3 minors = a major non-stop disruption
Disruptive)
Fighting/Physical Aggression Unintentional harm horseplay Aggression in response due to
(KAN-DIS uses assault-fighting anger; physical aggression with
or physical assault which 3 minors = a major the intent to harm.
results in bodily harm)
Inappropriate Language Foul language/curse words or Foul language or foul gestures
inappropriate gestures that accompanied by verbal and/ or
occur in response to something physical aggression.
that happens to you personally.
Example: Student drops
something and says "damn it."
3 minors = a major
Misuse Technology Violation: Off task Technology Violation When
Computer/Phone/Electronics behavior, such as when a students use technology to
(Inappropriate Computer Use- student is playing games view items of a sexual, violent,
KAN-DIS) instead of using the technology or "mature" nature.
to complete an assignment.
Non-Compliance (Minor)/ Brief or low intensity failure to Unwillingness to submit to
Insubordination (Major) (KAN- respond to adult request. authority, refusal to respond to
DIS uses Behavior- ( Failure to follow directions by a reasonable request or other
Insubordination) not listening to an adult or situations in which a student is
doing what it asked, talking "disobedient".
back, and/or arguing)
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Out of Bounds Leaving classroom without Leaving the Building: Leaving
asking. the learning environment
without permission which
3 minors = a major requires staff retrieval.
Physical Contact Putting hands/feet on others Choosing to hurt a student out
while playing; non aggressive. of anger; leaves a mark.
Theft Taking something without Intentionally taking something
knowledge of who it belongs to that does not belong to them
-example: markers, pencils, and through bullying.
etc. Continuous stealing.
Stealing personal property,
forging adult signatures.
Unsafe Act Putting hands/feet on others Action could result in bodily
while playing; non-aggressive. harm to self or others.
Horseplay: Wrestling, playing in
an unsafe manner.
Vandalism Marking on something that Damaging any personal or
does not belong to them, but school property.
can be fixed by the student. Marking up something that has
to be taken care ofby a janitor
or is vulgar in nature.
Reporting Discipline
Before a student can be seen in the office for disciplinary reasons, the following form must be
completed and sent to the office. Before the end of the day, discipline should also be reported,
by the teacher, on Skyward.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeBehavior Support Form
Student Name: __________________ Date:________ Time: ________ Grade: ________
Referring Staff: __________________ HR Teacher: __________________
Location of incident:_____________________________________________________________
Minor Behavior Major Behavior Possible Motivation
(Select Only One) (Select Only One) (Select Only One)
□ Cheating □ Threat / Harassment of □ Multifunctional
□ Disrespect any kind including □ Obtain peer attention
□ Disruption Racial/Disability □ Obtain adult attention
□ Inappropriate Language □ Bullying: □ Obtain items/activities
□ Technology Violation □ Serious Theft/Forgery □ Avoid Peer(s)
□ Unsafe Act / Horseplay □ Fighting/Physical □ Avoid Adult
□ Physical Contact Aggression – out of anger □ Avoid task / activity /
□ Horseplay (physical □ Inappropriate Language situation
contact without anger) (Intense/towards staff) □ Other_________________
□ Other______________ □ Non-Compliance
□ Technology (pornography)
□ Vandalism/Property
Damage
□ Leaving the Building
□ Other_________________
Others involved in incident: □ Staff
□ None □ Peers □ Substitute
Teacher Action (Teaching Strategies) Teacher Notes
□ Redirect
□ Increased Opportunities to Respond
□ Provided Choices
□ Conference with Student
□ Individualized Instruction / Re-teach
Expectations
□ Teacher must contact parent
Date: __________ Time: __________
□ Detention
□ Other:____________________________
□ Office
Administrative Action Administrative Notes
□ Process stress levels with student
□ Problem solve with student
□ Consider connections to resources
related to student interests
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy Code□ Parent contact
Date:__________ Time: __________
□ Counselor Consult
□ Detention _________________________
□ ISS ______________number of days
□ OSS _____________number of days
□ Other:____________________________
Bullying – JDDC
The board of education prohibits bullying in any form, including electronic means, on or while
using school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The
administration shall propose, and the board shall review and approve a plan to address bullying
on school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. Students who
have bullied others in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including suspension and expulsion. If appropriate, students who violate the bullying
prohibition shall be reported to local law enforcement.
Lansing USO 469 will not tolerate any unlawful or disruptive behavior, including any form of
bullying, cyber bullying, or retaliation, in its school buildings, on school grounds, or in any
school related activities. USD 469 will investigate all reports and complaints concerning
bullying, cyber bullying, and retaliation in a timely and appropriate manner and take action to
end that behavior and to restore a sense of safety to all community members. USO 469 will
support this commitment in all aspects of its school community, including curricula,
instructional programs, staff development, extracurricular activities, and parent or guardian
involvement.
Bullying Definition
Bullying means any intentional gesture or any intentional written or verbal act or threat that is
sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or
abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person,
under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of:
• Harming a student or staff member, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally in any
way to include racial and disability.
• Damaging a student's or staff member's property
• Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear or harm to the student or staff
member or
• Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear or damage to the student's or staff
member's property
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeTYPES of CONSEQUENCES
The following are consequences used in this district, in order of severity from minimum to
maximum.
• Making eye contact with the misbehaving person
• Walking toward the misbehaving person
• Verbal reprimand without humiliation
• Informal talk
• Counselor referral
• Isolation/Loss of recess
• Behavior contract/Plan
• Time Out/Opportunity Room
• Referral to principal
• Restitution
• In-school suspension/After school detention Removal from school bus
• Principal-teacher-parent conference Suspension from school-related activities Out-of-
school short-term 1-10 day suspension Referral to local agencies
• Long-term suspension
• Expulsion for the remainder of the school year. Expulsion for 186 days
Repeated offenses will result in a progressive increase in the consequences.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeLansing Intermediate School
Building Policies / Procedures Relating to
Staff
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodePLC Meetings
What is a PLC?
"A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is educators committed to working collaboratively in
ongoing processes of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the
students they serve. PLCs operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for
students is continuous, job-embedded learning for educators."
-adapted from Learning by Doing
3 Big Ideas of a PLC
Focus on Learning
The fundamental purpose of the school is to ensure high levels of learning for all students. This
focus on learning translates into four critical questions that drive the daily work of the school.
In PLCs, educators demonstrate their commitment to helping all students learn by working
collaboratively to address the following critical questions:
1. What do we want students to learn? What should each student know and be able to do
as a result of each unit, grade level, and/or course?
2. How will we know if they have learned? Are we monitoring each student's learning on a
timely basis?
3. What will we do ifthey don't learn? What systematic process is in place to provide
additional time and support for students who are experiencing difficulty?
4. What will we do if they already know it?
Build a COLLABORATIVE CULTURE
• No school can help all students achieve at high levels if teachers work in isolation.
• Schools improve when teachers are given the time and support to work together to
clarify essential student learning, develop common assessments for learning,
analyze evidence of student learning, and use that evidence to learn from one
another.
Focus on Results
• PLCs measure their effectiveness on the basis of results rather than intentions.
• All programs, policies, and practices are continually assessed on the basis of their
impact on student learning.
• All staff members receive relevant and timely information on their effectiveness in
achieving intended results.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy Code6 Essential Characteristics of a PLC
Shared mission, vision, values, goals
Educators in a PLC benefit from clarity regarding their shared purpose, a common
understanding of the school they are trying to create, collective communities to help move the
school in the desired direction, and specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented, and time-
bound (SMART) goals to mark their progress.
Collaborative teams focused on learning
In a PLC, educators work together interdependently in collaborative teams to achieve common
goals for which they are mutually accountable. The structure of the school is aligned to ensure
teams are provided the time and support essential to adult learning.
"Collaboration is a systematic process in which we work together, interdependently, to analyze
and impact professional practice in order to improve our individual and collective results."
-adapted from Learning by Doing
Collective inquiry
Teams in a PLC relentlessly question the status quo, seek new methods of teaching and
learning, test the methods, and then reflect on the results. Building shared knowledge of both
current reality and best practice is an essential part of each team's decision-making process.
Action orientation and experimentation
Members of a PLC constantly turn their learning and insights into action. They recognize the
importance of engagement and experience in learning and in testing new ideas. They learn by
doing.
Commitment to Continuous improvement
Not content with the status quo, members of a PLC constantly seek better ways to achieve
mutual goals and accomplish their fundamental purpose of learning for all.
All teams engage in an ongoing cycle of:
Gathering evidence of current levels of student learning
• Developing strategies and ideas to build on strengths and address weaknesses in
that learning
• Implementing the strategies and ideas
• Analyzing the impact of the changes to discover what was effective and what was
not
• Applying the new knowledge in the next cycle of continuous improvement
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeResults orientation
Educators in a PLC assess their efforts on the basis of tangible results. They are hungry for
evidence of student learning and use that evidence to inform and improve their practice. The
success of the PLC concept depends not on the merits of the concept itself, but on the most
important element in the improvement of any school-the commitment and persistence of the
educators within it.
-Richard DuFour
Adapted from the work of Richard DuFour, Rebecca Du Four, and Robert Eaker.
Nurse’s Office
In the event that two, or more, of our diabetic students would require coverage on a field trip
on the same day we suggest the following options:
1. Provide one nurse for each student on the field trip, and provide a substitute nurse to
cover the office, and remaining diabetics.
2. Encourage parents to attend their child's field trip.
3. Another option may be to provide a volunteer RN that is knowledgeable in diabetic care,
and get the student's parental consent.
Please remember:
There is one RN on staff, however, she sees a large number of students each day, and is
extremely busy. Please try to handle as many student issues, as possible, within the classroom.
The nurses will provide Band-Aids, gloves, and other supplies for minor scrapes.
Please do not send children to the office to fix broken shoes/flip-flops, or knotted shoe strings -
they don't have any special supplies to fix these things. Also, unless a child is extremely wet
and/or muddy, and is need of a change of clothing, please do not send them to the nurse. They
don't have the time to pick mud from shoes.
Passes:
Any student sent to the nurse MUST have a nurse's pass. Any student without a pass will be
sent back to class, unless it is a medical emergency.
Field Trips:
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodePlease work with the nurses regarding medications for field trips - ONLY teachers should be
administering medication. The nurses will provide a package with bandages, and other items for
minor medical issues while on the trip.
Racial and Disability Harassment: Employees
GAACA
The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive working and
learning environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race,
color, national origin, or disability. Racial and disability harassment will not be tolerated in the
school district. Racial or disability harassment of employees or students of the district by board
members, administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others
having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination in the basis of race, color or national origin under
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination.
Disability harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability under Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All forms of racial and
disability harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored
activities, programs or events. Racial or disability harassment against individuals associated
with the school is prohibited, whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee, or third party (visitor, vendor,
etc.) to racially harass or harass on the basis of disability any student, employee, or other
individual associated with the school. It shall further be a violation for any employee to
discourage a student or another employee from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or
refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of the policy. Violations of
this policy by any employee shall result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Harassment prohibited by this policy includes racially or disability motivated conduct which:
• Affords an employee different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or disability, in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the
employee to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the
school;
• Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of
creating a hostile working environment;
• Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of
interfering with an individual’s work performance or employment opportunities.
Racial or disability harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic
material.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeThe district encourages all victims of racial and disability harassment and persons with
knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. Complaints of racial or
disability harassment will be promptly investigated and resolved.
Employees who believe they have been subjected to racial or disability harassment should
discuss the problem with their immediate supervisor. If an employee’s immediate supervisor is
the alleged harasser, the employee should discuss the problem with the building principal or
the district compliance coordinator. Employees who do not believe the matter is appropriately
resolved through this meeting may file a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination
complaint procedure in district policy KN.
Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the
circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes racial or disability harassment under the
definition outlined above. Unacceptable conduct may or may not constitute racial or disability
harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness, and
persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may also
result in employee discipline. After investigating any complaints of racial harassment or
discrimination, the district will assess whether the harassment or discrimination has created a
hostile environment and take steps to end the harassment and eliminate any hostile
environment.
If discrimination or harassment has occurred, the district will take prompt, remedial action to
prevent its reoccurrence.
Any employee who witnesses an act of racial or disability harassment or receives a complaint of
harassment from another employee or a student shall report the complaint to the building
principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of racial or disability
harassment to appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School administrators
who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective action in response to complaints of
racial or disability harassment may also face disciplinary action, up to and including
termination.
Initiation of a complaint or racial or disability harassment in good faith will not adversely affect
the job security or status of an employee, nor will it affect his or her compensation. Any act of
retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted,
or participated in any investigation, proceeding, or hearing involving a racial or disability
harassment complaint is prohibited. Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate
disciplinary action, and up to and including termination from employment.
To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a
complaint. The desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to
conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due
process to the accused.
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The letters at the end of a heading indicate District Board Policy CodeFalse or malicious complaints of racial or disability harassment may result in corrective or
disciplinary action against the complainant.
A summary of this policy shall be posted in each district facility and shall be published in
employee handbooks and on the district’s website as directed by the district compliance
coordinator. Notification of the policy shall be included in the school newsletter or published in
the local newspaper annually.
Complaints – KN
The board encourages all complaints regarding the district to be resolved at the lowest possible
administrative level. Whenever a complaint is made directly to the board as a whole or to a
board member as an individual, it will be referred to the administration for study and possible
resolution.
Discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability,
age, or religion in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in the district’s
programs and activities is prohibited. Harassment of an individual on any of these grounds is
also prohibited. The Superintendent of the Schools, 200 East Mary Street, Lansing, Kansas, 913-
727-1100 has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements
contained in Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Information concerning the provisions of these Acts,
and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the compliance coordinator.
Complaints About Discrimination or Discriminatory Harassment
Complaints of discrimination or discriminatory harassment by an employee should be
addressed to the employee’s supervisor, the building principal, or the district compliance
coordinator. Complaints by a student should be addressed to the building principal, another
administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee
who receives a complaint of discrimination or harassment from a student shall inform the
student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of
the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the
complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. Complaints by any other
person alleging discrimination should be addressed to the building principal or the district
compliance coordinator. Complaints about discrimination, including complaints of harassment,
will be resolved through the following complaint procedures:
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