IPS #106

5301 Roxbury Road

Indianapolis, IN 46226

Phone: 226-4106

Fax: 226-4551

Student Handbook

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Table of Contents

Welcome and Important Phone Numbers...................................................3

Mission Statement………………………………………………………………………………………..4

School Hours ……………………………………………………………………………………………..4-5

Early Pick Up.......................................................................................................5

Dismissal………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Bus Safety........................................................................... ...........................5-6

Faculty and Staff........................................................... ..............................6-7

Morning Reminders..........................................................................................8

Breakfast/Lunch…………………………………………………………………………………………..9

Prohibited Items................................................................ .............................9

Discipline Procedures..............................................................................10-12

Bullying Policy..................................................................... .......................12-13

Attendance Policy..........................................................................................13

Grading Scale/Report Cards.................................................................13-14

Dress Code................................................................................................16-19

Book Rental………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

Medications…………………………………………………………………………………………………20

Title XI …………………………………………………………………………………………………21-23

Parent/Student signature page (must be returned to school)..........24

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Welcome Letter from the Principal

Dear Parents and Students:

On behalf of the faculty and staff, we would like to welcome you to

Robert Lee Frost Elementary School, home of the Mustangs. Our

schools fully qualified educators and the Indianapolis Public Schools

curriculum, combined with high expectations, are the backbone of

our student’s success.

Our mission is to teach children not only academic skills but

interpersonal skills as well. Academic, social, and emotional well-

being will be fostered at Robert Lee Frost Elementary. We will

guide students toward personal responsibility and the decision

making skills they will need to function in society. Our school is a

warm, caring and safe environment where boys and girls can work

diligently, achieve academic success, and show courtesy to peers and

to all school personnel. We know that all children can achieve and

that our students, faculty, and staff will strive to do their

Personal Best.

My door is always open and I look forward to meeting each of you. I

know that by working together we can make this a successful year

for you and your child/children.

Tina Foster

Principal

& IPS #106 Staff

Important Phone Numbers

IPS #106...................................................................................226-4106

IPS Transportation.................................................................226-4500

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IPS Main Information.............................................................226-4000

Mission Statement

The School#106 community promotes respect, scholarship, courage

and excellence in all endeavors to develop the skills necessary for

life-long learning.

School Hours

7:00-8:50 a.m. AYS before-school program

8:50 a.m. Student arrival time/ Students have the

opportunity to eat breakfast or go directly to

their classroom.

9:15 a.m. Tardy bell rings, instruction begins **Please note that no phone calls will be put through to

teachers during instructional time.

10:50-1:20 Lunch periods

3:50 p.m. Dismissal

3:50-6:00 p.m. AYS after-school program

Early Pick-up of Students

Students will not be released directly from the classroom at any

time during the school day. Students must be called to and released

from the office. The person designated to pick up a child must

have their name on file in the office, present a valid driver’s

license or other valid picture ID, and sign the student out from

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the office. No request to allow a child to wait outside to be picked

up will be granted.

Dismissal of Students: 3:50 p.m.

At the end of the school day, students who ride buses will be

dismissed first. Bus numbers will be called in order and students will

walk quietly to their respective buses. When all bus riders have

exited the building and all buses have left the premises, walkers and

car riders will be released. For the safety of ALL students, please

do not come into the school and take your child out immediately

before or during the dismissal period. We do not want moving

cars or moving children in the area while buses are arriving and

leaving. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to wait for

their parents outside the school building after 3:55 p.m.

Student Transportation Changes

All changes in your child’s transportation arrangements must be

made in writing and given to the School #106 office. Otherwise,

your child must follow the regular transportation routine. In case of

an emergency, please call as soon as possible to allow the office

adequate time for the delivery of your message.

Bus Safety

Bus riders should arrive at the bus stop at least five to ten minutes

before the scheduled pick-up time. All bus riders are expected to

behave in a safe and appropriate manner while riding the bus. All bus

riders have been given a copy of the bus rules and regulations.

Parents should discuss these rules with their children, sign the

bottom portion of the paper and return it to school. IPS is

committed to transporting students safely and efficiently. Violation

of rules can result in disciplinary action against a student up to and

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including expulsion from school. For further information please call

226-4500. Student who receive more than 3 discipline referrals

will automatically receive a minimum 3 day suspension from the

bus. If the student continues to receive bus referrals,

transportation privileges will be revoked. This policy will be

strictly enforced.

IPS #106 Faculty and Staff

Principal Mrs. Tina Foster

Secretary Mrs. Judi Nelson

Kindergarten Mrs. Jill Enustun

Mrs. Sarah Quant

First Grade Mrs. Rebecca Hayden

Mrs. Loretta Peoples

Second Grade Mrs. Betsy Kelly

Mrs. Judy O’Brien

Third Grade

Mrs. Elizabeth Clayton

Ms. Margaret Walsh

Fourth Grade Ms. Cathy Haney

Mrs. Margaret Storey 4/5 Split

Fifth Grade Ms. Melissa Jones

Mrs. Margaret Storey 4/5 Split

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Sixth Grade Mrs. Jenita Bonisa

Mrs. Donna Martin

Art Ms. Emma Said

Vocal Music Ms. Christine DeMumbrum

Instrumental Music Mrs. Michelle Pickard

Physical Education Ms. Linda Straw

Title I Ms. Susan Bemis

Mrs. Christine White

Special Education Ms. Elaine Bolton

Mrs. Mary Dremonas

Mrs. Sarah Henhapl

Mr. Michael Poindexter

Media Center Mrs. Beth Willner

Mrs. Martiea Hill

School Social Worker Ms. Jyoti Weaver

School Psychologist Mrs. Barbara Rucker

School Speech Therapist Ms. Jennifer Hoke

Parent Liaison Ms. Renee Lester

Custodians Ms. Donna Fancher

Mr. Barron Howard

Ms. Linda Stough

Cafeteria Mrs. Phyllis Smerdel

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Mrs. Betty Burris

Community Support

Gallahue Mental Health Ms. Jessica Shuler

AYS Mr. Michael Scott

Morning Reminders

Each morning, the entire school community will be encouraged to

recite : The Pledge of Allegiance and the school #106 Peace Pledge.

PEACE PLEDGE

Today, I pledge to:

Be a peacemaker and a problem solver.

Be kind and respectful to all people at all times.

Make good choices and help others do the same.

Listen to other people and respect how they feel.

Accept responsibility for my words and actions.

Apologize when I am wrong.

Take action if I see someone being bullied or teased.

I also pledge to:

Never say hurtful things to people who are different.

Never bring a gun or any weapon to school.

Never use violent words or actions to solve a conflict.

Never bully others or use put-downs.

Never give up trying to become a better person.

I will always remember that:

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PEACE BEGINS WITH ME

Breakfast/Lunch

School #106 will be a Universal Feeding Site which means that no

student will be paying for their breakfast or lunch for the 2010-2011

school year.

All parents/guardians must fill out the required textbook/lunch

application and return it to school in order for #106 to

participate in this program.

If a student wishes to purchase an additional lunch, please contact

the cafeteria at 226-4106, ext. 324.

Students are not allowed to bring soda pop or candy to school.

These items may be brought and shared with the class for special

celebrations only.

Electronic Devices

Students are not allowed to bring the following items to school:

CELL PHONES

PAGERS

CD PLAYERS

GAMEBOYS

MP3 Players

PSP Players

Silly Bands

VIDEO GAMES

TOYS

LASER PENS

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Fire Works or sparklers

Knives of any sort

Toy Guns

Weapons

ALL OF THESE ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND ONLY A

PARENT/GUARDIAN MAY PICK THEM UP IN THE OFFICE.

Discipline Procedures

Please read over this IPS Six Step discipline plan carefully.

Step 1 – Student misbehaves, disrupts, fails to cooperate, etc.

Teacher contacts the parent and documents time, date,

incident and response.

Step 2 – Student repeats the Step 1 behavior.

Teacher contacts the parent and has the student write

about the behavior and how it violated the district’s Core

Values and/or school rules or agreements. Incident

details will again be documented.

Step 3 – Student repeats the Step 1 behavior.

Teacher will make the third parent contact and document

the incident. Any additional offenses will be referred to

the building administrator.

Step 4 – Student repeats the Step 1 behavior or commits a serious

misbehavior.

Teacher asks the student to report to the office to meet

with the administrator. The teacher must also send the

folder with documentation of the previous three steps.

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Administrator may suspend the student or request a

parent meeting depending upon the offense.

Step 5 – Student repeats the Step 1 behavior or a serious

misbehavior.

Teacher immediately refers the student to the

administrator.

Administrator must suspend the student or request a

parent meeting, along with the placement of the child on

probation. The child and parent will sign a contract

stating the school/district rules and expected behaviors.

A time frame for the probationary period will be set, as

well as when it will be reviewed and who will review it. The

administrator may consider alternative school placement

of the student.

Step 6 - Student repeats the Step 1 behavior or a serious

misbehavior.

Teacher documents the incident and refers the student

to the administrator again.

Administrator reviews the probation agreement and

prepares for a change of placement via due process and

expulsion.

PLEASE NOTE:

Students may be sent to in-school suspension.

Fighting is an immediate jump to Step 4.

Weapons, Drugs and Physical Attacks on Staff will result in

an immediate jump to Step 6.

IPS Police may be called any time the administrator deems

necessary.

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IPS Bullying Policy

Bullying is prohibited in the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) as

referenced in Indiana Code 20-33-8-13.5 and IPS Board Resolution

No. 7520. Students may not engage in bullying on school grounds, or

while traveling to or from a school or a school activity, function or

event. Further, bullying is prohibited off school grounds while using

property or equipment provided by the school, or while attending a

school activity, function or event.

Bullying is defined as deliberate, repeated acts or gestures by

a student or group of students with the intent to harass, ridicule,

humiliate, intimidate or harm another student or group of students.

Bullying can take the form of spoken words, written or electronic

communications, physical acts or any other type of behavior that fits

the definition above.

Principals are responsible for informing students, parents,

teachers and staff that bullying will not be tolerated and will be

subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and

expulsion. Further, principals are encouraged to engage students,

staff and parents in meaningful discussions about the negative

aspects of bullying. The parent involvement may be through parent

organizations already in place in each school.

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Parents or students who suspect that bullying is taking place

should report the matter to a school staff member. Upon receiving

the report, the incident will be investigated at the building level and

consequences will be applied, as appropriate, consistent with the

Board’s policy entitled “Student Discipline”.

Attendance Policy

Regular and punctual school attendance is vital to every student’s

school success. Students with good attendance perform better in

school than those students who are frequently late and/or absent.

Attendance at school is also a requirement under Indiana State Law

(I.C. 20-8.1-3).

We do understand that there occasions when a student must miss

school for unavoidable reasons. When your child must miss school

for any reason, we ask that you call the school by 10 a.m. EACH DAY

that your child is not in school. Do not assume that we will know

where your child is. Also, send a note the following day, stating the

reason for the absence. All calls about absence are logged in the

main office and all notes are filed. Your calls and notes help us keep

good records and will protect you in case of disputes about your

child’s attendance record.

Excused Absences:

1. Illness or emergency: Again, the student’s parent is

responsible for contacting the school EACH DAY a student is

absent. In those cases where a student is absent for five or

more consecutive days, or if there is doubt to the legitimacy of

the excuse given by the parent/guardian, we may require a

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doctor’s statement as a condition to classifying the absence as

excused.

2. Health care and social service appointments: A statement from

the appropriate health care provider or social service provider

shall be presented to the school upon the student’s return to

be classified as excused. When possible, please schedule these

appointments early or late in the day to minimize the time away

from school. Absences for routine medical appointments will be

excused for only 1/2 day, as our expectation is that if students

are not sick, they need to be in school the remainder of the

school day.

3. Death in the immediate family: A student will be excused from

school in the case of the death of an immediate family member.

As stated in the IPS Policies and Procedures, the immediate

family shall be defined as the student’s parent, guardian,

spouse of parent/guardian, grandparent, brother, sister, or

similar relationship established by marriage.

4. Other reasons for excused absences may be found in the IPS

Policies and Procedures.

Tardy Provisions:

All students are expected to arrive each day on time. Students must

arrive early enough to be in their classrooms by 9:15 a.m. when the

tardy bell rings and instruction begins. Students who eat breakfast

at school should arrive at 8:50 a.m. to allow time to eat and get to

the classroom on time. If students arrive after 9:15 a.m., they must

get a tardy pass from the main office before proceeding to class.

Each instance of tardiness will be recorded in the student’s record.

Make-up Work:

In all cases of absence, students are expected to make up any

assignments that are missed. Full credit will be given for make-up

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work for excused absences. Make-up work for unexcused absences

shall be given credit at the discretion of the teacher and principal.

Excessive Absences and/or Tardies:

Any student who has three or more unexcused absences within the

school year will be referred to the school Social Worker for possible

legal charges and court intervention. Excessive tardies will also

constitute grounds for court intervention. Excessive excused

absences may necessitate a doctor’s note to confirm a medical

reason for the number of absences. We cannot emphasize strongly

enough how important it is that each student is in class each day for

an optimal learning environment and the academic success of each

child.

IPS Grading Scale

The purpose of letter grades is to communicate to students and

parents the achievement of the student. Letter grades are

determined by the teacher in accordance with the definitions

indicated below for students in grades 1-6:

A – 100-95% - the student is doing superior grade-level work

B - 94-88% - the student is doing above-average grade-level work

C - 87-78% - the student is doing average grade-level work

D – 77-66% - the student is doing below-average grade-level work

F – 65% and below – the student work is below acceptable minimal

standards and the student is failing

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be sent home on a weekly basis. Please make

sure you keep in contact with your child’s teacher regarding

assignments and grades.

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Pupil Report Cards

1st Grading Period: Monday, October 26, 2010

2nd Grading Period: Monday December 21, 2010

3rd Grading Period: Friday, March 19, 2011

4th Grading Period: Monday, May 23, 2011

Mandated IPS Uniform Dress Code Specifications

Mandated Student Attire – Grade K-8 shall be: All elementary, middle and high

school students in the Indianapolis Public Schools shall, within the specifications

indicated below, enforce and follow the mandatory uniform policy beginning in July

2007. All students are required to dress in the proper uniform attire. All students

who attend the Indianapolis Public Schools must be in uniform daily. It will be the

parents’ responsibility to ensure compliance with the uniform policy. It also will be

the responsibility of certified and classified staff to ensure that students wear the

proper uniform daily.

All students will wear designated school system attire. The clothing may not be altered

by slits, cuts, holes, shredded hems, slashes, etc. At the middle and high school levels, student identification (ID) cards issued by the school are part of the required uniform

and must be worn in a visible location above the waist at all times during the school day

and while attending all school-sponsored field trips and athletic contests.

K-8 Males

A. Shirts

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

Note: Acceptable materials: cotton,

polyester, linen, twill, corduroy and

canvas

Note: No T-shirts

Style

· Straight, button-down collar

· Turtleneck or mock turtleneck collar

· Long or short sleeves

· May be polo-style

· No logo larger than 1”x1 1/2” on the

shirt other than approved school logo

· Must be tucked into pants or shorts

at all times

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B. Undershirts

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

· Long or short sleeves

· Must be tucked in at all times

C. Pants/Shorts

Solid colors: navy blue, black or khaki

Note: No denim/blue jeans allowed

· Pleated or flat in the front

· Fastened at the waist

· Pants must be worn with a belt and

set above the hip.

· “Walking” length shorts limited to 2”

(inches) above the knee

D. Sweaters/sweater vests/fleece

jackets (must be worn over an approved

shirt)

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

Note: No hoods allowed

· V-neck

· Crew neck

· Cardigan

· No logo larger than 1”x1 1/2” other

than approved school logo

E. Sweatshirts

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red

or black

Note: No hoods allowed

· Must be worn over an approved

collared shirt.

· Collar must extend over sweatshirt

F. Shoes

Any color acceptable

· Closed toes

· Closed heel or strap heel

G. Boots

Any color acceptable

· Any style acceptable

H. Socks

Solid colors: black, white, navy blue, khaki, red

I. Belt (required for Grades 2-8) · No logos

· May be any color

· May be made out of cloth or leather

· If waistband is elastic and does not

have loops, no belt required. Belt

required with all clothing that includes

belt loops.

K-8 Females

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A. Shirts/Blouses

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

Note: No T-shirts

Style

· Straight, button down collar

· Turtleneck or mock turtleneck collar

· Cowl neck collar

· Long or short sleeves

· May be polo style

· Must be long enough to be tucked in

at all times

· No logo larger than 1”x1 1/2” other

than approved school logo

B. Undershirts

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

· No visible camisoles or other attire

considered

by the principal to be “underwear”

· Long or short sleeves

· Must be tucked in at all times

C. Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Capris

and Jumpers Solid colors: khaki, black

or navy blue

Note: No denim/blue jeans allowed.

Solid navy blue or black shorts may be

worn under a skirt provided they do not

show.

· Pleated or flat in the front

· Fastened at the waist

· Must be worn with a belt and set

above the hip

· “Walking” length shorts, skirts,

skorts and jumpers limited to 2”

(inches) above the knee

D. Sweaters/sweater vests/fleece

jackets (must be worn over an approved

blouse or shirt)

Solid colors: white, navy blue, light

blue, red or black

Note: No hoods allowed.

· V-neck

· Crew neck

· Cardigan

· No logos larger than 1”x1 1/2” other

than approved school logo

· Must be worn over an approved

collared shirt. Collar must extend over

sweater/jacket neckline.

E. Sweatshirts

Solid colors: white, navy blue, red or

Black

Note: No hoods allowed.

· Must be worn over an approved

collared shirt. Collar must extend over

sweatshirt neckline.

F. Shoes

Any color acceptable

· Closed toe

· Closed heel or strap heel

G. Boots

Any color acceptable

· Any style

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H. Socks/Tights

Solid colors: black, white, navy blue,

khaki, red

· No leggings or footless stockings

· No stripes, polka dots or other

designs

I. Belt (required for Grades 2-8) · No logos

· May be any color

· May be made out of cloth or leather

· If waistband is elastic and does not

have loops, no belt required. Belt

required with all clothing that includes

belt loops.

J. Accessories · No clothing (such as shawls) to be

worn over pants, skirts or shorts

Note: Handbags, purses, pocketbooks, fanny packs and similar items must be no

larger than 8.5 x 11 inches (size of a regular sheet of notebook paper), 3 to 4 inches

thick, and must not be large enough to contain a regular size textbook. This does

not include the size of backpacks and book bags.

Note: Dress-up attire (dresses, skirt suits or pant suits) as would be appropriate

for a professional office setting will be acceptable over the normal school uniform.

Book Rental

Kindergarten $ 112.36

1st Grade $ 126.09

2nd Grade $ 120.54

3rd Grade $ 117.63

4th Grade $ 117.63

5th Grade $ 115.06

6th Grade $ 105.64

Medications

In accordance with the Indiana Statutes, the following procedures

will be followed for dispensing medication in school:

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1. No medication will be administered or made available to any

student until there is verification that it is by order of a

physician. Any medication requiring a physician’s

prescription and sent to school for school personnel to

dispense must be accompanied by the signed form included

in the Parent Return-to-School Packet. No medication will

be administered without this completed form accompanying

the medication.

2. All pupils taking prescribed medication during the school day

must do so in the office.

3. If a student needs to take non-prescription medicine such as

aspirin, cough medicine, etc. during the school day, a

parent/guardian must sign the appropriate form and have it

on file with the office accompanying the medication. These

medications must also be in their original containers.

4. Students should have no medication in their possession

during the school day with the exception of an inhaler if

prescribed by a physician.

5. No medications will be sent home with students. If for

some reason you need to have your child’s medication

brought home, you must pick it up. We will, however, send

empty containers.

Title IX

BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS STUDENTS INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5518 Page 1 of 3

GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TITLE IX POLICY

FORBIDDING SEX DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

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In accordance with applicable law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, it is the policy of Indianapolis Public Schools that no student will be subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex. The following guidelines apply in connection with the implementation and

enforcement of that policy. Title IX Coordinator

● IPS had designated a Title IX Coordinator, who has the responsibility for IPS’ compliance with Title IX, including directing the investigation of complaints of sex discrimination and harassment and assuring that prompt and effective corrective action is taken when appropriate.

● The Title IX Coordinator is Ginger Arvin, Coordinator of School Social Work and Elementary

Counseling. Her office is in the John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services, 120 East Walnut Street, Room 602B. Her phone number is 226-3870. Her email address is arving@ips.k12.in.us

● The Title IX Coordinator may delegate responsibilities in connection with implementing the

policy forbidding sex discrimination and harassment; however, any such designee shall have been trained regarding IPS’ obligations under Title IX, appropriate techniques for responding

to and investigating allegations of sex discrimination and harassment, documenting investigations and findings, and analyzing the information obtained during investigations.

Making a Complaint or Report

Parents and Students

● Parents and students are encouraged promptly to submit a complaint or provide information

about suspected sex discrimination or harassment so that IPS can take appropriate action to resolve the situation. Such report should be made as soon as possible after the complained-of incident, preferably within ten days after the parent has been notified by a student of sex discrimination or harassment. However, IPS would continue to accept complaints after the ten-day filing period.

● A parent or student should make the complaint or report to the building administrator, school counselor, school social worker, or directly to the Title IX Coordinator.

● The person making the complaint is encouraged to put the complaint in writing to memorialize

the facts in the complainant’s own words. Oral complaints of discrimination and harassment will be accepted and reduced to writing by the individual receiving the complaint. The Complainant will be asked to sign the document to verify the accuracy of the information.

IPS Employees

● Every employee of IPS is required immediately to report in writing to the Title IX Coordinator

suspected sex discrimination or harassment of a student whether it is based on the employee’s witnessing such conduct or on information from the student, the student’s parent, or a third party.

● Upon receipt of a report from a third party, the Title IX Coordinator will contact the student’s parent or guardian, or the student if age 18 or older, to advise that the Title IX Coordinator will investigate the alleged misconduct and to explain the process.

● The Title IX Coordinator will assist the building principal in determining whether to take

interim measures during the investigation and whether IPS is required to report the incident that is the subject of the complaint to Child Protective Services.

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● There is no “informal process” for addressing complaints of sex discrimination or harassment of a student.

Investigating the Complaint

● The Title IX Coordinator or designee will conduct a prompt investigation of every complaint and complete the investigation in a timely manner. The time to complete the investigation will vary depending on the nature and complexity of the issue but generally will not take more than 30 days.

● The investigation may include interviews of the Complainant, the individual accused of engaging in discriminatory or harassing behavior, and any other witness who may reasonably be expected to have relevant information. All interviewed parties and witnesses will be provided an opportunity to present any evidence they reasonably believe could be relevant to

the situation. ● IPS will respect the privacy of the Complainant, the individual(s) against whom the complaint

is made, and the witnesses to the extent possible consistent with IPS’ legal obligations to investigate and take appropriate action and to comply with discovery and disclosure obligations. All records generated in connection with the investigation will be maintained as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

● If a complaint is made about any of the persons having responsibility for the implementation

and enforcement of the policy forbidding sex discrimination and harassment, the Board of School Commissioners will appoint an independent person to assume those responsibilities.

● At the conclusion of the investigation, the Title IX Coordinator will prepare to deliver to the Superintendent a written report summarizing the evidence gathered during the investigation, providing a determination whether or to what extent the complaint has been substantiated, and recommending the corrective action if appropriate. The corrective action should be designed to stop the harassment or discrimination, prevent it from recurring, and remedy its effects,

including services to the victims, if appropriate. The written report must be based on the totality of the circumstances, including the nature of the alleged conduct, the context in which the alleged conduct occurred, and the ages, maturity, and positions of the individuals involved.

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Superintendent’s Decision

● Upon review of the written report from the Title IX Coordinator, the Superintendent will determine whether or not the complaint was substantiated and, if appropriate, direct corrective action, including discipline up to and including a recommendation for employee termination

or student expulsion. ● If the Superintendent determines that additional information is needed, the Superintendent

may direct that further investigation be conducted. ● After the Superintendent has made a determination, the Title IX Coordinator will advise the

Complainant and the person accused of misconduct, in writing, whether or not each allegation was found to be substantiated. That writing will include notice of the prohibition against retaliation.

● Except to the extent that an employee or student has a statutory or contractual right to

challenge the Superintendent’s recommendation, the decision of the Superintendent is final.

Recordkeeping

● The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for making and maintaining for at least three years the following records in connection with implementation of the policy forbidding sex discrimination and harassment of students:

● A written record of every complaint of sex discrimination or harassment or improper sexual

conduct and every report that a teacher was locked in a room with a student; ● A record of all oral, written and electronic communications between IPS and any outside

investigative agency, including CPS, to which a report of sexual harassment was referred; ● A report detailing the investigation of each complaint of sex discrimination or harassment of

students and each locked door incident, including the findings with respect to each complaint, all disciplinary sanctions applied, and any remedies provided to the student.

● Any IPS employee who finds a teacher in a locked room with a student will immediately

submit a written report of the incident to building administrators.

Publicity and Training

● The Title IX Coordinator will assist the Superintendent in publicizing the Title IX policy forbidding sex discrimination and harassment, including posting and maintaining it on the IPS website and distributing it to administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents of students.

● The Title IX Coordinator will assist the Superintendent in delivering training to administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents of students on the requirements of Title IX

and IPS’ policy and implementing procedures, including the complaint procedure. ● The Title IX Coordinator will assist the Superintendent in providing training to all individuals

responsible for investigating complaints of sex discrimination and harassment of students, including training on appropriate techniques for responding to and investigating allegations of sex discrimination and harassment, documenting investigations and findings, and analyzing the information obtained during investigations.

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After reading and discussing this handbook with your child, please

sign and return this page to school.

I have read and understand the IPS #106 Student Handbook:

_______________________________ (Student Signature)

________________________________(Parent Signature)

________________________________(Date)