HCS Policy Review Belinda Williams Judy Rushton June 7, 2012

Policy Review Procedures Retained an expert on school district policies to begin a review of the policy manual A committee was convened to review the proposed policy manual change recommendations Superintendent’s Leadership Team reviewed drafts of the policies

Policy Review Procedures Department heads conducted a review of the policies and provided edits An offsite meeting was held to do a comprehensive review of all policy change recommendations Final changes to the policies were incorporated The Policy Advisory Committee reviewed the policy manual

Student-Parent Handbook Edits Field Trip Reimbursement (P.7) BOE does not reimburse for cancelled field trips Dress Code (P. 14) School’s option to require uniforms Administrative Promotions (P. 21) Students have an option to attend Pinnacle in the summer HCS Mandated Assessments (P.21) Provides guidelines for Star Enterprise and ACT Quality Core Benchmark Assessments Bus Discipline Procedures (P. 26) Principals will administer discipline for bus infractions. Transportation Exception Procedures (P. 27) Provides provisions for parents to request a waiver for students to ride the bus.

Student Code of Conduct Section 16-28A-3: Section 16-28A-3: 1.Develop student discipline and behavior policies. 2. Broadly disseminate to all staff, parents and students. students. HCS follows SDE Model HCS follows SDE Model 1. Class I – Minor Offenses, Consequences 2. Class II – Intermediate Offenses, Consequences 3. Class III – Major Offenses, Consequences Updated annually Updated annually 1. Needs Assessment sent to Administrators. 2. Consultation with BOE Attorneys. 3. Legislative Mandates

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES State educational authorities and recent court decisions have determined that style of dress and hair should not disrupt classes, interfere with learning, prevent instruction, and should comply with state health and safety standards. The Huntsville City Schools believe that requiring neatness, cleanliness, and appropriateness in clothing encourages an atmosphere conducive to learning, work, and discipline. Students are required to dress in a way that is appropriate for school. Students will not wear any article of clothing or display any insignia or sign that shows disrespect for any person, creed, race, color, sex, or nationality. Parents/guardians are expected to monitor students’ dress. The following is a list of dress guidelines that apply but are not limited to: 1.Clothing that displays antisocial, immoral or illegal behavior is not allowed. Any article of clothing, jewelry, or haircut depicting gangs, satanic, occult, violence, sex, drugs, alcohol, mutilation or language that could be considered obscene or vulgar will not be allowed. 2.Jewelry that could be used as a weapon is not allowed. *3. All shorts/skorts, skirts and dresses must approach knee length. Slits in skirts and dresses must not be extreme or revealing. *4.If so designed, shirts and blouses must be tucked in pants and/or skirts. Oversized tops may not be worn below the waist. 5. Except for religious purposes, hats and head coverings may not be worn in school buildings. 6.Sunglasses, gloves, bandanas, and house slippers may not be worn in school buildings. 7.Bib overalls and/or suspenders must be snapped, hooked and/or buttoned and kept on shoulders. Belts must be buckled. 8. Pants may not be oversized, too tight, or allowed to sag. Undergarments must not be exposed. Pant legs must be uniform length and may not drag on the floor. 9.Revealing tops, spandex, or clinging garments are not permitted. Any student in violation of the dress code will be required to change. Time missed from classes will be unexcused (students must make-up work missed). Disregard for the dress code will lead to disciplinary action, in accordance with the Huntsville City Schools Official Student/Parent Handbook. Individual schools may opt to require a uniform. Parents may inquire at the school site for more information. The final decision regarding dress will rest with the building principal or his/her designee. * Elementary principals are urged to use discretion according to student age and size. TRESPASSING A suspended or expelled student will not be eligible to be present on school property, to attend on-campus or off-campus activities, to participate in any school sponsored activities, or to enroll in any public school in the Huntsville City Schools until the suspension or expulsion is properly cleared. Students considered to be trespassing are subject to disciplinary action and/or arrest.