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- HANDBOOK CHAPTERS
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CHAPTER 1: Introductory Information and General Notices
- 1.00 - School Operations During a Pandemic or Other Health Emergency
- 1.20 - Student Handbook Acknowledgement
- 1.30 - General Information
- 1.40 - Visitors
- 1.50 - Equal Educational Opportunities and Sex Equity
- 1.60 - Animals on School Property
- 1.70 - School Volunteers
- 1.80 - Invitations and Gifts [PK-8]
- 1.85 - Treats and Snacks [PK-8]
- 1.90 - Emergency School Closings
- 1.100 - Video and Audio Monitoring System
- 1.110 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
- 1.120 - Students with Food Allergies
- 1.130 - Care of Students with Diabetes
- 1.140 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
- 1.150 - Accommodating Breastfeeding Students
- 1.170 - Student Appearance
- 1.180 - Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, Grooming Behaviors, and Boundary Violations
- 1.185 - Faith's Law Notifications
- 1.190 - Prevention of Anaphylaxis
- 1.200 - Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Resource Guide
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CHAPTER 2: Attendance, Promotion and Graduation
- 2.10 - Attendance
- 2.20 - Student Absences
- 2.30 - Release Time for Religious Instruction and Observation
- 2.40 - Make-Up Work
- 2.50 - Truancy
- 2.60 - Grading and Promotion
- 2.70 - Homework
- 2.80 - Exemption from PE Requirements
- 2.90 - Credit for Proficiency, Non-District Experiences, Course Substitutions and AP
- 2.100 - Home and Hospital Instruction
- 2.110 - Early Graduation [HS]
- 2.120 - Graduation Requirements [HS]
- 2.130 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials and Programs
- CHAPTER 3: Student Fees and Meal Costs
- CHAPTER 4: Transportation and Parking
- CHAPTER 5: Health and Safety
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CHAPTER 6: Discipline and Conduct
- 6.10 - General Building Conduct
- 6.20 - School Dress Code
- 6.30 - Student Behavior
- 6.35 - Suspension Procedures
- 6.37 - Expulsion Procedures
- 6.40 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
- 6.45 Sexual Harassment and Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
- 6.50 - Cafeteria Rules
- 6.60 - Field Trips
- 6.70 - Access to Student Social Networking Passwords and Websites
- 6.80 - Student Use of Electronic Devices
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CHAPTER 7: Internet, Technology and Publications
- 7.10 - Acceptable Use of the District's Electronic Networks
- 7.20 - Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Publications
- 7.25 - Guidelines for School-Sponsored Publications, Productions and Websites [HS]
- 7.27 - Access to Non-School Sponsored Publications
- 7.40 - Parent Notice: Educational Technology Vendors > Student Online Personal Protection Act
- 7.50 - Use of Artificial Intelligence
- CHAPTER 8: Search and Seizure
- CHAPTER 9: Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
- CHAPTER 10: Special Education
- CHAPTER 11: Student Records and Privacy
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CHAPTER 12: Parental Right Notifications
- 12.10 - Teacher Qualifications
- 12.20 - Standardized Testing
- 12.30 - Homeless Child's Right to Education
- 12.40 - Sex Education Instruction
- 12.60 - English Learners
- 12.70 - School Visitation Rights
- 12.80 - Pesticide Application Notice
- 12.90 - Mandated Reporter
- 12.100 - Unsafe School Choice Option
- 12.105 - Student Privacy
- 12.110 - Sex Offender Notification Law
- 12.120 - Violent Offender Community Notification
- 12.130 - Parent Notices Required by the Every Student Succeeds Act
- 12.140 - Uniform Grievance Procedure
- APPENDIX - Elementary School Items
- APPENDIX - Middle School Items
- APPENDIX - High School Items
7.20 Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non-School Publications
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A student or group of students seeking to distribute more than 10 printed or digital copies of the same material on one or more days to students must comply with the following guidelines:1. The student(s) must notify the Building Principal of the intent to distribute, electronically or in writing, at least 24 hours before distributing the printed or digital material. No prior approval of the material is required.2. Printed material may be distributed at times and locations determined by the Building Principal, e.g., before the beginning or ending of classes at a central location inside the building.
3. The Building Principal may impose additional requirements whenever necessary to prevent disruption, congestion, or the perception that the printed or digital material is school-endorsed.4. Distribution must be done in an orderly and peaceful manner, and may not be coercive.5. Distribution must be conducted in a manner that does not cause additional work for school personnel. Students who distribute printed material are responsible for cleaning up any materials left on school grounds.6. Students must not distribute material that:- Will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities;
- Violates the rights of others, including but not limited to, material that is libelous, slanderous or obscene, invades the privacy of others, or infringes on a copyright;
- Is socially inappropriate or inappropriate due to the students’ maturity level, including but not limited to, material that is obscene, pornographic, or pervasively lewd and vulgar, contains indecent and vulgar language, or sexting as defined by School Board Policy and Student Handbook,
- Is reasonably viewed as promoting illegal drug use;
- Is distributed in kindergarten through eighth grade and is primarily prepared by non-students, unless it is being used for school purposes. However, material from outside sources or the citation to such sources may be allowed, as long as the material to be distributed or accessed is primarily prepared by students; or
- Incites students to violate any Board policy.
7. A student may use the School District’s Uniform Grievance Procedure to resolve a complaint.8. Whenever these guidelines require written notification, the appropriate administrator may assist the student in preparing such notification.A student or group of students seeking to distribute 10 or fewer copies of the same printed or digital publication on one or more days to students must distribute such material at times and/or places and in a manner that will not cause substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities and in compliance with items 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.
Cross-reference:
Round Lake Area Schools Community Unit District 116 Policy, 7:310, Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
Round Lake Area Schools Community Unit District 116 Policy, 7:315, Restrictions on Publications; High Schools