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DISCIPLINE​ ​Board Policy 218
We acknowledge that student conduct is closely related to learning. An effective educational program requires a safe and orderly school environment; and the effectiveness of the instructional program is, in part, reflected in the behavior of students. We require every student to adhere to Board policies and the rules and regulations put forth by the administration and to submit to disciplinary measures appropriately assigned for infraction of those rules.
School rules and board policies will govern student conduct in school, at school-sponsored activities, and during the time spent in travel to and from school or any school-sponsored activity. For a detailed description of discipline processes and procedures, please see the ​Code of Conduct​.
DISMISSAL/END OF DAY PROCEDURES
DISMISSAL/END OF DAY PROCEDURES Dismissal begins at approximately 3:25 p.m. For those students who ride the bus, they will be called to door 1 to load their bus upon arrival. For those families that will be providing their own transportation, each family will display the Family Pick Up Placard in their front dash as they enter the driveway and circle to the back of the school. Staff members will gather the students for dismissal at ​Door Number 3 ​ ​once their family’s car has pulled to the loading area on the side of the building by Door 3. ​All parents will remain in their cars. If any parent comes to pick up their child and does not have the Family Pick Up Placard, they will be asked to park their car in the front lot, go into the office, and sign the student out in the office area.
Early dismissal must occur before 3:15pm. All other “parent pick-up” will occur as based on the procedures above.
DISPLAY OF STUDENT WORK
The Plum Borough School District is proud of our students' achievements. Student’s work may be displayed in the classroom, school or any district broadcast media unless a letter of objection is received from the parent/guardian by
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the 15​ day of school. After the 15​ day, for any new student enrollment, a letter of objection must be received by the
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15​ day from enrollment. Typically, this work would include your child's name and grade/evaluation of the work.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS​ ​Board Policy 805
All schools are required to perform fire drills and emergency drills to teach the children how to safely exit the building or proceed to a safe place should an emergency arise. These drills are done on a regular basis with full participation from all people in the building. Anyone using the building before or after school hours is expected to comply and leave the building upon hearing the fire alarm.
Emergency Operations Plan:
An Emergency Operations Plan is in place in each elementary school. The plan addresses the specific response to a variety of emergencies. The emergency operations plan will be implemented if a situation presents an immediate and obvious danger to the students and staff of the school. Proper student conduct is expected during any evacuation and/or fire drill. Failure to follow procedures will result in disciplinary action.
PARENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE BUILDING DURING ANY EMERGENCY RESPONSE SITUATION.
Evacuation Alarm System:
The activation of the alarm system for other than its intended purpose--emergency evacuation of the building--is a serious violation and will result in an immediate out-of-school suspension, charges filed with the police, and a hearing at Central Administration for review and for possible further action.
FOOD SERVICES​ ​Board Policy 808
For more information about lunch menus, meal pricing, free and reduced lunch applications and more, please visit the district’s ​Food Service Website​.
Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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