District and School Policies

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.

* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

*Asterisked catagories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Designated Title IX Coordinator and designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

Director of Human Resources~Joel Milteer

joel.milteer@district196.org

651-423-7859

Designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

Director of Elementary Education~Jeremy Sorenson

jeremy.sorenson@district196.org

651-423-7782

AND

Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni

michael.bolsoni@district196.org

651-423-7712

Designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability including Section 504.

Director of Special Education~Janet Fimmen

janet.fimmen@district196.org

651-423-7629

The mailing address for all directors

3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068.

Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistand Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

DISTRICT #196 BULLY PREVENTION

BULLYING PROHIBITION

Bullying Prohibition, defines bullying as being an actual or perceived imbalance of power between bully and victim that includes repeated, willful negative behavior toward the victim which results in actual harm or fear of harm by the victim. Negative behavior by students is addressed by school staff, regardless of whether it has happened before but it is not defined as bullying until it becomes repeated.

In terms of bullying prevention, the new regulation requires all schools to have a program in place that reinforces positive behavior and fosters a culture of respect in the school. Most District 196 schools already have these programs in place, like Responsive Classroom,PBIS and Steps to Respect at Rosemount Elementary.

REPORTING

Students who are victims of bullying or who witness bullying of others can report the negative behavior to any adult at school. Reporting forms are available in the office. Mr. Idstrom (Principal), Mrs. Alyssy Schultz (Assistant Administrator) and Ms. Piepgras (Social Worker) receive and process the reports of bullying by Rosemount Elementary Students. Reports may be submitted in person, by telephone, bully reporting form, on http://www.district196.org/District/schoolboard/policies/500/503.8P.pdf, or anonymously (although this may limit the school's ability to take action against the alleged perpetrator).

In response to a report of bullying, if the behavior meets the definition of bullying, we will undertake or authorize and investigation. If the investigation determines that bullying occurred, school staff will notify the parents or guardians of the victim and the perpetrator and will take action against the perpetrator which may include, but is not limited to, restorative interventions, a warning, or suspension. School staff will conduct a follow-up meeting with the victim approximately two weeks after the investigation is complete to ensure that the bullying behavior has stopped. Students have the right to be safe and free from threatening situations in schools. For more information go to http://www.district196.org/District/schoolboard/policies/500/503.8AR.pdf

REPORT OF BULLYING PREVENTION

Dress

In general, the rule of the season and good taste should prevail with regard to student dress.
Clothing with statements or advertisements that reference messages which are inappropriate for young children are not allowed ex: cigarettes, violence.
- If a student wears clothing to school that is inappropriate a staff member will speak with him/her privately.
- This student will be offered the option of turning a shirt inside out or wearing another shirt over the original.
- Parents will be informed as needed.

ELECTRONICS

We strongly recommend that students do not bring cell phones or other personal electronic devices to school. These items tend to distract or interfere with the learning process, and are at risk of being stolen or lost. If brought to school electronic devices should remain in the students's backpack and turned off in all areas of the school and on the school bus.

HOMEMADE TREATS

Homemade treats may not be distributed to students at school. This practice is requested by the Minnesota Department of Health.

HOMEWORK

Homework is not assigned as a daily requirement, but rather as an outgrowth or continuation of learning at school. Daily reading at home is required at most grade levels and parent signature is often requested to verify the reading minutes. You may request missed work for our child if he/she has missed two or more consecutive days due to illness, vacation, etc.

LOST AND FOUND

Please label all your children's belongings so that they may be identified when misplaced. A lost and found storage bench is located in the hallway by the media center. Items are kept for one month and if not claimed after one month, they are donated. Make sure your child looks for lost items promptly.

If items are left on a bus, check with the Transportation Department at 651-423-7685.

SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS

Grade level/classroom celebrations are left up to the individual teachers.

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