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collectively with the student and his or her family in a positive manner to assist in resolving issues which are impeding learning.
In addition to the Student Assistance Program, the Plum Borough School District works with a community resource to offer School-Based Outpatient Therapy for interested students and families. School-Based Outpatient Therapy can provide the following services within the school structure:
● Consultation and education to school personnel, students and parents in their area of expertise such as mental health, substance use and abuse, and assistance with school policy;
● Initial assessment of students who may have a variety of academic, behavioral, and/or personal difficulties which interfere with daily functioning;
● Referral services to appropriate school or community resources (this program does not offer treatment services);
● Crisis intervention services in school;
● Prevention and supportive groups to students and educational materials to parents and
teachers.
If you are interested in more information regarding our Student Assistance Program or School-Based Outpatient Therapy, please contact your building principal or guidance counselor.
School and Police
The Board recognizes that compulsory attendance laws impose on the Board the custodianship of district students while they are present in the schools. An effort must be made to establish cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the school district. It shall be the policy of the Board that cooperation with law enforcement agencies such as the Local and State Police, District Attorney, Magistrate, Probation Officers, etc. is essential for protecting students and staff, maintaining a safe environment in schools, and safeguarding District property. It is recognized that school administrators, school teachers, school nurses, and school employees are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse. Refer to Board Policy 225 & Board Policy 806 for more information.
SEARCHES OF LOCKERS, PERSONS AND VEHICLES Board Policy 226 For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
STUDENT EXPRESSION Board Policy 220
The board reserves the right to designate and prohibit manifestations of student expression that are not protected by the right of free expression because they violate the rights of others. For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
TECHNOLOGY Board Policy 237
For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
For more information on the http://www.boarddocs.com/pa/pbsbpa/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9VW45F09E0F5Educationhttp://www.boa rddocs.com/pa/pbsbpa/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9VW45F09E0F5al Technology Department please click the link provided.
TRANSPORTATION Board Policy 810
For more information please review the Code of Conduct by clicking the link provided.
Parking Passes
Seasonal passes can be purchased for a fee of $25.00. Students will also have the opportunity at the beginning of the year to purchase year long passes for $75.00 on a first come first serve basis. Only 150 year-long passes will be made available; all other passes will be purchased on a seasonal basis. Emergency passes can be purchased for $2.00/day. The following guidelines are in place for the safety, responsibility, and efficiency of student parking.
1. Parking pass seasons:
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