Washington Elementary

Faculty Handbook
2013 - 2014
Washington Elementary School
1907 Stony Point Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 435-9521

Home of the Dolphins!

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
Mornings: Teachers should be in their classrooms greeting students daily at 7:45. The
gym will open at 7:30 each morning for students who arrive early. Breakfast is served
from 7:45 to 8:10. Students who eat breakfast should report directly to the cafeteria in
the mornings.
Afternoons: First dismissal at 2:48 is for car riders/afterschool care. K-3
teachers/assistants should accompany students to the car rider line or to the gym for
afterschool care. 4th and 5th grade students walk alone. Second dismissal at 2:50 is
for buses. Teachers/assistants should walk bus riders to the bus lot to ensure that
students get on the correct bus.
Student transportation changes: A parental written note or an email from the office if
before 2 PM. If a call comes in after 2 PM, the office will call you. In either instance,
students should have a note for the driver with all information that a driver would need
to get the child to his/her destination. Occasionally, drivers will be told by school
personnel of last-minute changes.

DISCIPLINE
The Smart Discipline chart should go home daily for parental signatures.
Refocus is available for students will disciplinary issues from 11:00-12:00 and from
1:30-2:30. Refocus is held in the room directly behind the front office (former storage
room). The purpose of Refocus is when your classroom discipline plan has been
exhausted by persistent misbehavior. Refocus should not be used for a student who
does not have his/her homework, adequate school supplies, or signed parental forms.
Ms. Beam will track Refocus referrals by student, behavior, and teacher.
Office visits: For severe, disruptive behaviors (i.e. fighting, theft, profanity), call the
office to have the student removed from the classroom. When possible, make efforts to
refer K-2 students to Bailey and 3-5 students to Bridges.
Specials: The classroom teacher should send a blank laminated classroom roster to
the specials teacher for discipline tracking. Marks should be transferred to the student's
Smart chart.

FACULTY ISSUES
Absences: It is your responsibility to secure a substitute teacher if you will be absent
through using AESOP online. Detailed lesson plans should always be available in case
of absences. The only reason that you should contact Ms. Roberts to secure a
substitute is if it's an emergency that occurred past 6:30 AM on the day of the absence.
A teacher or assistant who misses an excessive number of days may be asked to
provide medical documentation for absences or to explain absences in writing.
If you need to be absent for two hours or more, take a half-day absence. If it is
necessary to leave campus during school, you should secure an administrator's
approval in advance and sign out on a form in Ms. Roberts' office. You should sign in
on that form upon your return.
Absence coding: Sick days are defined as illness or injury of the employee, illness in
the employee's immediate family, death in the immediate family, and medical
appointments. For other reasons, take personal days. The right is reserved to recode
absences if coded improperly. Employees are not granted leave with pay for vacations.
Accidents: Report accidents immediately to an administrator. You will also need to fill
out an accident report.
Administrators in classrooms: Expect administrators/CTC in classrooms often. Carry
on as normal.
Assemblies: All teachers and assistants shall accompany their students to
assemblies--and should stay during the entire program.
Calendar: Washington's online calendar will be updated regularly and Bridges will
communicate important dates in advance.
Cell Phone Use: Faculty and staff should not talk or text during instructional time,
while supervising childrenincluding during lunch or recess, or during meetings.
Phones should be kept with you if the office needs to reach you and you're out of your
classroom.
Children: Children of faculty members who come to Washington after school should
remain in the classroom with their parents. Their supervision is the responsibility of the
parent. Faculty members children should not be here on workdays.
Classroom Attendance: Attendance is due every morning at 9 AM.
Clean campus: We are all obligated to keep our campus clean. Please make sure that
rooms are clean--and classrooms and hallways are well decorated.

Communication: Keep your website updated regularly with information about what's
going on in class and what homework is assigned for the week. Teachers should
contact parents concerning disciplinary/grading matters as soon as these matters
become a concern. Parent phone calls/emails should be returned within 24 hours. If it's
an emotionally charged issue, email is the least recommended manner of
communication. It's always important to remember to respect the situation and those
you're communicating with, even if you feel that respect is not reciprocated. Maintain
clear content, neutral tone, and temperate language when communicating.
Copier/Printer: You will be provided copies via a copy code. The copier and printer is
for school use only. If worksheets are still used, they should be used sparingly.
Cumulative records: These records should never be taken off campus and should not
be kept in the classroom overnight. Remember confidentiality. New student cumulative
folders should be reviewed and updated within a week of the students arrival.
Dress: Faculty and staff should dress according to the CCS Professional Dress Code.
Occasional school spirit days will be announced.
Email and Mailboxes: You should check your mailbox daily--and your email at least
twice daily: in the morning and shortly after 2 PM.
Field Trips: Field trip requests forms should be submitted to Bailey in a timely manner
(at least three weeks in advance) in order to process all necessary paperwork. Make
every effort to keep trips affordable for all students. If you feel that a trip will be cost
prohibitive to a student, let administration know.
Hours: Unless there are additional meetings, teachers are expected to work daily from
7:45 to 3:15. Unless approved otherwise, teacher assistants work from 8:45-2:45 and
Kindergarten TAs work from 9:00-3:00. If you will be late, call the office and let them
know your anticipated arrival time. Failure to notify the office if you'll be late or the
accumulation of three or more late arrivals may result in disciplinary action. Comp time
should not be accumulated.
Inclement Weather: If school closes early due to inclement weather, the CCS
messenger service will be used. Administration will let you know when faculty dismissal
is appropriate.
Lesson Plans: All teachers should have detailed, written lesson plans that specify the
link to the specific standard. The day's plan should be available to an administrator
instantly, on paper or electronically. Generally speaking, no particular lesson plan
format is required. However, individuals may be required to produce plans in advance,
in a specified format if directed by administration.
Meetings: Keep Monday afternoons available for faculty meetings. On rare occasions,
faculty meetings may be held on days other than Mondays. If we anticipate meetings to
go beyond 4:30, you will be notified in advance. Faculty meetings follow agendas. If
you feel you need to be included on the agenda, notify Bridges at least 48 hours in
advance.
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Money: All money should be receipted and turned in by 3 PM daily.

Neglected/Abused Children: If you have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is
being abused/neglected, it is your responsibility to report to DSS. See Stimpson or an
administrator for questions.
Student medications: Medications are kept in the office--along with school medication
forms. Teachers will be supplied with bandaids, first aid wipes, and disposable
thermometers. For emergencies, the school nurse or the office should be contacted.
The teacher or teacher assistant should call the parent when a student is sick and
needs to go home.
Student transportation changes: A parental written note or an email from the office if
before 2 PM. If a call comes in after 2 PM, the office will call you. In either instance,
students should have a note for the driver with all information that a driver would need
to get the child to his/her destination. Occasionally, drivers will be told by school
personnel of last-minute changes.
Videos: Videos should be used for instructional purposes. Before showing any video
clip of more than 10 minutes, you should get administrative approval. Be mindful of
copyright laws. See Mrs. McBride for questions.
Visitors: All visitors should sign in to the office and will be given a visitor's pass.

COMMITTEES
School Improvement Team: Representatives will be elected during teacher workdays. Speak to
your representative about your concerns. Representatives will be informed about the protocol
for adding items to the agenda for SIT meetings.
SIT members:
Trina Shull
Kay Dixon
Laney Powell
Ellen Jackson
Mandy Randall
Susan Johnson
Teresa Meiers
Carolyn Barringer
Shannon Millen
Becky Bailey
Dustin Bridges
Parent Representatives TBA
Grade Level Chairs:
K: Trina Shull
1: Zennie Cooke
2: Jaime Clark
3: Adrienne Ledbetter
4: Jenna Hamby
5: Erika Mayhew
Grade level chair responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting regularly scheduled
PLC meetings; communicating information from administration to PLC members; receiving and
relaying information from the PLC to administration, accreditation committees, and SIT;
appointing PLC members to support roles and functions needed; ensuring minutes from
meetings are filed with Bailey, Millen, and Bridges; regularly conferring with the
administration/CTC regarding PLC progress, issues and areas of concern that directly impact
student success.
Grade level meetings: Grade level meetings should follow an agenda and minutes from
meetings should be sent to Bridges, Bailey, and Millen by the end of the day on Friday.
PTO: All faculty members/certified employees are expected to attend PTO meetings. Officers:
Sandy Stroup, President; Dena Green, Vice President; Angela Skeith, Treasurer; Kamika
Bess, Secretary.

Sunshine Committee: Support Teachers

Media/Tech Committee:
Robotics Advisor: Jeannie Brittain
Battle of the Books Advisor: Patsy McBride
Math Team Advisor: Jeannie Brittain
GirlUP Advisor: Susan Johnson
Girls on the Run Advisor: Elizabeth Ellis
Yearbook: Shannon Millen
Dolphin Network: Shannon Millen
Relay for Life:
Running Club/Fun Run: Kim Proctor

Principals Essentials

Quality Instruction
Maintaining a focus on students
Providing opportunities for students
Collaboration
Technology
Professionalism
Clean and orderly facilities
Outstanding customer service
Positive interactions with all stakeholders
Proactive, timely communication
Data-driven decision making

Washington School Phone Extensions

PAGE ALL - ENTIRE SCHOOL

Bagby Jill / Amy Lail
223 Speech
Bain Sandy (K)
261 Room 307
Beam Sherrese (Refocus) 220 Room 101
Before/After School Care 216 Room 510
Brittain Jeannie (AIG)
239 Room 125
Bumgarner Jami (Music) 221 Music Trailer
Cafeteria
219 704-435-0972
Carpenter Amber (4th)
224 Room 113
Clark Jaime (2nd)
258 Room 308
Computer Lab (3-5)
215 Room 121
Conference Room
210 Room 110
Cooke Zennie (1st)
259 Room 312
CIS - Nicole Deviney
218 CIS Trailer
Davis Amanda S.Worker 233 Room 120
Dawkins Christy (5th)
234 Room 126
Dawkins Lessie
238 Room 128 (Title 1)
Day Gloria-Diagnostician 233 Room 120
Dixon Kay (1st)
260 Room 310
Ellis Elizabeth (3rd)
228 Room 108
Gym/Stage
263 Gym/Stage
Hamby Jenna (4th)
225 Room 116
Instructional Kitchen
249 Room 214
Jackson Ellen (3rd)
222 Room 110
Johnson Susan (5th)
240 Room 124
Kincaid Cheryl
245 Title 1 Trailer
Ledbetter Adrienne (3rd)
227 Room 107
Mayhew Erika (5th)
235 Room 123
Meiers Teresa EC
232 Room 103
Millen Shannon (CTC)
244 Trailer C
Moore Rhonda
236 Room 127 - Title 1
New Workroom (K-2)
205 Copy Room
Old Workroom (5th Hall) 208 Copy Room
OT/PT Therapist
241 Trailer A Rita Lail
Parent Center (Pre-K)
207 Gym
Porter Tammy (K)
251 Room 303
Powell Laney (2nd)
257 Room 304
Pruitt Kalyn / S. Tallent
231 Room 105 EC
Putnam Tanya (Pre-K)
255 Room 305
Randall Mandy (4th)
230 Room 111
Rivera Penny ESL
237 Room 132
Shull Trina (K)
256 Room 301
Skeith Angela (1st)
254 Room 306
Storage/Office Wing
220 Room 101
Storage/Gym
213 Room 130
Walker Sarah (Art)
248 Room 209
Walker Wanda (Pre-K_
226 Room 114
Wray Veronica (Pre-K)
229 Room 109
Young Tia (2nd)
253 Room 302

Front Office
200
Becky Bailey
201
Dustin Bridges
202
Janice Barbee - Powerschool Manager203
203
Jennifer Stimpson - Guidance
204
Media Office
206
Leanne Shuford - School Nurse
210
Sherry Roberts -Secretary
212
Kim Proctor - PE Office
214
Media Center - Patsy McBride
250
Shannon Millen -CTC Mac Lab
252

Washington Phone # 704-435-9521

Washington Fax # 704-435-5777
Cleveland County Board of Ed. 704-476-8000
Amanda Davis 704-472-4753
Leanne Shuford 704-407-0041 Pager #
Penny Rivera 704-685-6477
Office of School Readiness 704-476-8064
OSR Fax # 704-476-8199
CIS Main Office 704-480-5569
Bus Garage 704-482-3438 David Pless
Kids Around 704-476-8379 Melanie Francis
Cathy Cummings 704-300-8478
Before/After School Care 704-476-8379
Gloria Day - 704-692-3631
Animal Shelter 704-481-9884
Cathy Starks 704-472-5712
Maintenance Dept.
Steve Boheler 704-487-9087 Fax:704-487-8943
B. Ramey 704-476-8145 Fax#704-734-5604
EMERGENCY 911
Waco Post Office 704-435-2649
CC Sheriff's Dept. 704-484-4888
Cleve. Regional Med. Center 980-487-3000
DSS 704-487-0661
Washington Baptist Church 704-435-3138
Washington Christian Academy 704-435-9001
Shannon Millen 704-718-6473

Vacant - Trailer
Vacant - Trailer 143

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217

Vacant - Trailer 509

Vacant Trailer C & D

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Ext. 242 & 243

Staff Birthday List for 2013-2014

July
2
11
17
19
24
25

August
Sherri Roberts
Janice Barbee
Zennie Cooke
Krista Smith
Vickie Stamey
Harold Sims

6
6
12

October
3
3
11
12
14
19
26

Keyonda Finney
Mandy Randall
Susan Johnson
Rhonda Moore
Danielle Lowery
Ellen Jackson
Jill Bagby

September

Gloria Day
Teresa Meiers
Della Ballew

1
7
8
14
17
22
22
25
27
28
30

November
5
30

Trina Shull
Miranda Williams

Sarah Walker
Miranda Smith
Patsy McBride
Elizabeth Ellis
Wanda Walker
Phyllis Ramsey
Denna Woods
Angela Skeith
Thurman Geter, Jr.
Jennifer Stimpson
Penny Rivera

December
2
12
17
30
31

Erika Mayhew
Adrienne Ledbetter
Amanda Davis
Angela Culbertson
Ellie Beason

January

February

March

20

1
9
15
15
18
19
28

2
7
19
23
26

Chandra Gidney-Marble

April
8
19
23
25
27

Cathy Cummings
Amber Carpenter
Kalyn Pruitt
Leanne Shuford
Dustin Bridges
Sherrese Beam
Shannon Millen

May
Carolyn Barringer
Sharon Trevino
Jeannie Brittain
Danielle Starnes
Jenna Hamby

11
14
15
17
30
31

Lessie Dawkins
Tammy Porter
Julie Justice
Miranda Poston
Tanya Putnam

June
Veronica Wray
Cheryl Kincaid
Laney Powell
Krista Kiser
Jami Bumgarner
Sandy Tallent

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6
9
17
22
24
30

Becky Bailey
Christy Dawkins
Jaime Clark
Sandy Bain
Tia Young
Kim Proctor

Employee Assignments
2013-2014

Grade

Teacher

Assistant

Pre-K
Pre-K
Pre-K

Tanya Putnam
Wanda Walker
Veronica Wray

Angela Culbertson
Kevonda Finney
Sherry McGuire

K
K
K

Trina Shull (Chair)

Tammy Porter
Sandra Bain

Miranda Poston
Danielle Starnes
Della Ballew

1
1
1

Zennie Cooke (Chair)

Angela Skeith
Kay Dixon

Krista Smith
Phyllis Ramsey
Danielle Lowery

2
2
2

Jaime Clark (Chair)

Laney Powell
Tia Young

Vickie Stamey
Sharon Trevino

3
3
3

Adrienne Ledbetter (Chair)

Ellen Jackson
Elizabeth Ellis

Carolyn Barringer

4
4
4

Amber Carpenter
Jenna Hamby
Mandy Randall

Miranda Smith

5
5
5

Susan Johnson
Erika Mayhew
Christy Dawkins

Sherrese Beam

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Support Staff

P.E.
Media
Counselor
Refocus
CIS

Kim Proctor
Patsy McBride
Jennifer Stimpson
Sherrese Beam
Nicole Deviney

Title I

Lessie Dawkins
Rhonda Moore

EC

Miranda Smith

Cheryl Kincaid, Assistant

Teresa Meiers
Kalyn Pruitt

EC Assistant
Sandy Tallent

Itinerant Support Staff

Computer Tech Coordinator

Art
ESL
Music
AIG
Diagnostician
School Nurse
School Psychologist
Social Worker
Speech

Shannon Millen
Sarah Jane Walker
Penny Rivera
Jami Bumgarner
Jeannie Brittain
Gloria Day
Leanne Shuford
Alexandra Finn
Amanda Davis
Jill Bagby

Before/After School Care

Cathy Cummings
Office Staff
Secretary/Bookkeeper
NC Wise Data Manager

Sherri K. Roberts
Janice Barbee

Harold Sims

Custodial Staff
Thurman Geter, Jr.

Denna Woods

Cafeteria Staff
Ellie Beason

Miranda Williams

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Julie Justice

WES Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision:
Striving to fully equip students for the 21st century.
Mission:
To provide a caring environment where all children accept
responsibility to learn, grow, and succeed.
Core Values:
We will challenge students to reach their fullest potential by having
high expectations for our students, parents, and staff.
We will create meaningful partnerships within our community of
learners.
We will work in an orderly, caring, and safe environment where
student learning and development is our focus.
We will make decisions based on individual needs and what is
most beneficial for students to reach their fullest potential.
We will use data to guide our decisions in order to achieve
academic excellence.

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Cleveland County Schools Strategic Plan

MISSION: Cleveland County Schools will equip all students with the knowledge and
skills to become productive citizens in a globally competitive world by partnering with
our community to provide appropriate educational experiences.
VISION: To fully equip students by striving to be one of the ten best performing
districts in the state.
CORE VALUES:

We will make student learning and development our focus.

We will accomplish our work in an orderly, caring and safe environment.
We will create partnerships that have meaning for our students and their education.
We will support a community of learners.
We will challenge students to reach their fullest potential.
We will have high expectations for our students, parents and staff.
We will make decisions based on what is best for students.
We will use data as a tool for decision making.

Goal 1: Globally Competitive Students

Goal 1.1: Every Student will be expected and encouraged to meet or exceed ABC requirements.
Schools will be expected to meet ABC and AYP requirements. Schools will be expected to meet ABC
and AYP requirements, leading to increased achievement and closing the gap.
Goal 1.2: Every student will excel in a rigorous and relevant curriculum that is enhanced and enriched
by technology, includes an appreciation and opportunity for involvement in the arts and is used to teach
students how to think, solve complex problems, and be competitive and successful citizens in a global
21st century environment.
Goal 1.3: Every school will maximize the use of available time and resources to support the teaching
and learning process.
Goal 1.4: The graduation rate will increase.
Goal 1.5: Every student in our high schools will have the opportunity to graduate from high school with
college transfer credit.
Goal 2: Innovative Leadership
Goal 2.1: Establish a unified two-way communication system that informs and creates collaboration and
partnership building within the community.
Goal 2.2: Communicate consistently with the community to keep stakeholders well-informed.
Goal 2.3: Create an environment of involvement and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Goal 2.4: Identify, evaluate and utilize innovative learning opportunities for student support and growth.
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Goal 3: 21 Century Professionals

Goal 3.1: Provide a system for recruiting, hiring and retaining highly qualified staff.
Goal 3.2: Provide an experience-based pay scale for classified staff including increments for education
and licensing.

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Goal 3.3: Provide a local supplement equal to or above state average for teachers and administrators.
Goal 3.4: Provide paid mentors for all first, second and third year teachers.
Goal 3.5: Provide a system of recognizing both performance and longevity of all employees.
Goal 3.6: Provide each lateral entry year 1 teacher with a retired mentor for the first month of school.
Goal 3.7: Provide high quality staff development for all staff members.
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Goal 4: 21 Century Systems

Goal 4.1: Define student success to allow for the varied capabilities, interests and aptitudes of our
students so that more students leave the system successful.
Goal 4.2: Systematically evaluate existing technology and align all funding to match the plan for
strategic technology needs.
Goal 4.3: Consider green and sustainable solutions in daily operations and capital investments even
when other alternatives are less expensive in the short term.
Goal 4.4: Promote communication and community involvement between the system and all
stakeholders (parents, businesses, civic organizations, faith-based organizations, local government,
higher education institutions, etc.).

Goal 5: Healthy Responsible Students

Goal 5.1: Provide all students with regular (daily) exercise and a healthy, low fat, low sugar, wellbalanced diet.
Goal 5.2: Provide a full-time school nurse to consistently monitor and observe student health.
Goal 5.3: Develop inviting schools that reflect tolerance and respect where there is an environment in
which each child has positive nurturing relationships with caring adults.
Goal 5.4: Create a flexible infrastructure that provides opportunities to address the diversity of all
students academic and career needs.
Goal 5.5: Ensure that each Cleveland County School has safe and efficient traffic patterns.
Goal 5.6: Ensure that all campuses Cleveland County Schools are safe.

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EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOLS

The superintendent is authorized to close schools, to delay the opening hour, or to
dismiss school early in the event of hazardous weather, national disaster, or other
emergencies that threaten the health or safety of students and/or personnel. To the
extent possible, the administration shall see that administrative, supervisory, and
operations activities continue. If conditions affect only a single school, only that school
will be closed.
Students, parents, and staff shall be informed early in each school year of the
procedures, which will be used to notify them in case of emergency closings. When
schools are closed for emergency reasons, staff members shall be advised of the
appropriate actions to be taken.
Cleveland County Schools is divided into four zones the high school attendance
areas for inclement weather decisions. All elementary, intermediate and middle
schools feeding into these high schools will operate on the same schedule as their
high school. Bus routes may be limited in some areas when school officials determine
they are unsafe.
Weather Hotline: 704-476-8001
704-476-8002 Spanish

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

Radio Stations:
WADA - 1390 AM
WOHS - 730 AM
WKMT- 220 AM
WMIT - 106 FM

TV Stations:
TV 33 Cleveland Headline News
WBTV Channel 3
WSOC Channel 9
WCNC Channel 36

Burns Attendance Zone

Burns High
Burns Middle
Casar Elementary
Fallston Elementary
Union Elementary
Washington Elementary

Kings Mountain Attendance Zone

Kings Mountain High
Kings Mountain Middle
Kings Mountain Intermediate
Bethware Elementary
East Elementary
Grover Elementary
North Elementary
West Elementary

Crest Attendance Zone

Boiling Springs Elementary
Crest High
Crest Middle
Springmore Elementary
Township Three Elementary

Shelby Attendance Zone

Shelby High
Shelby Middle
Shelby Intermediate
Graham Elementary
James Love Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Marion Elementary

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Cleveland County Schools

Character Traits
August/September
- Respect: Showing high regard for authority, other people, property, self and country.
Treating others with fairness, and recognizing that people of all cultures have value as
human beings.
October
- Responsibility: Being dependable and cooperative in carrying out obligations and
duties; showing reliability in words and deeds. Being accountable for you own actions
and working together for mutual benefit.
November
- Good Citizenship: Obeying school rules and the laws of the state and nation.
Understanding a citizens rights and responsibilities.
December
- Service to Others/Kindness: Providing meaningful assistance to those in the school
and community through individual actions or cooperative efforts. Being considerate,
courteous, helpful and understanding of others. Show compassion, friendship, caring
and generosity.
January
- Self-discipline: Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose; restraining
from inappropriate behaviors; and controlling words, actions, impulses and desires.
February
- Courage: Doing the right thing even when others do not, following conscience rather
than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile.
March
- Honesty/Integrity: Being truthful and trustworthy in all things. Acting justly and
honorably.
April
- Good Judgment: Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Making wise
decisions after thinking through the consequences of actions.

May
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Perseverance: Being persistent in the pursuit of worthy objectives despite difficulty

and opposition. Being patient and willing to try again when confronted with delays,
mistakes or failures.

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Cleveland County Schools Board

Policies

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Policy Manual
Policy Identification
Priority: Quality Teachers, Administrators, and Staff
Category: Qualifications and Evaluations
Policy ID Number: QP-C-014
Policy Title: 16 NCAC 6C .0601 and 16 NCAC 6C .0602 Policy regarding the Code of
Ethics for North Carolina Educators
Current Policy Date: 02/05/1998
Other Historical Information: Previous board dates: 06/05/1997
Statutory Reference:
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Reference Number and Category: 16 NCAC
6C .0601 and .0602
Preamble: The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to define standards of professional
conduct.
The responsibility to teach and the freedom to learn, and the guarantee of equal
opportunity for all are essential to the achievement of these principles. The
professional educator acknowledges the worth and dignity of every person and
demonstrates the pursuit of truth and devotion to excellence, acquires knowledge, and
nurtures democratic citizenship. The educator exemplifies a commitment to the
teaching and learning processes with accountability to the students, maintains
professional growth, exercises professional judgment, and personifies integrity. The
educator strives to maintain the respect and confidence of colleagues, students,
parents and legal guardians, and the community, and to serve as an appropriate role
model.
To uphold these commitments, the educator:
I. Commitment to the Student.
A. Protects students from conditions within the educators control that
circumvent learning or are detrimental to the health and safety of students.
B. Maintains an appropriate relationship with students in all settings; does
not encourage, solicit, or engage in a sexual or romantic relationship with
students, nor touch a student in an inappropriate way for personal
gratification, with intent to harm, or out of anger.
C. Evaluates students and assigns grades based upon the students
demonstrated competencies and performance.
D. Disciplines students justly and fairly and does not deliberately
embarrass or humiliate them.
E. Holds in confidence information learned in professional practice except
for professional reasons or in compliance with pertinent regulations or
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statutes.
F. Refuses to accept significant gifts, favors, or additional compensation
that might influence or appear to influence professional decisions or
actions.
II. Commitment to the School and School System
A. Utilizes available resources to provide a classroom climate conducive to
learning and to promote learning to the maximum possible extent.
B. Acknowledges the diverse views of students, parents and legal guardians,
and colleagues as they work collaboratively to shape educational goals, policies, and
decisions; does not proselytize for personal viewpoints that are outside the scope of
professional practice.
C. Signs a contract in good faith and does not abandon contracted professional
duties without a substantive reason.
D. Participates actively in professional decision-making processes and
supports the expression of professional opinions and judgments by
colleagues in decision-making processes or due process proceedings.
E. When acting in an administrative capacity:
1. Acts fairly, consistently, and prudently in the exercise of authority with
colleagues, subordinates, students, and parents and legal guardians.
2. Evaluates the work of other educators using appropriate procedures and
established statutes and regulations.
3. Protects the rights of others in the educational setting, and does not
retaliate, coerce, or intentionally intimidate others in the exercise of rights
protected by law.
4. Recommend persons for employment, promotion, or transfer according
to their professional qualifications, the needs and policies of the LEA, and
according to the law.
III. Commitment to the Profession
A. Provides accurate credentials and information regarding licensure or
employment and does not knowingly assist others in providing untruthful
information.
B. Takes action to remedy an observed violation of the Code of Ethics for
North Carolina Educators and promotes understanding of the principles of
professional ethics.
C. Pursues growth and development in the practice of the profession and
uses that knowledge in improving the educational opportunities,
experiences, and performance of students and colleagues.
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SECTION .0600 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT

FOR NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATORS
.0601 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The purpose of these Rules is to establish and uphold uniform standards of
professional conduct for licensed professional educators throughout the State. These
rules shall be binding on every person licensed by the SBE, hereinafter referred to as
"educator" or "professional educator," and the possible consequences of any willful
breach shall include license suspension or revocation. The prohibition of certain
conduct in these rules shall not be interpreted as approval of conduct not specifically
cited.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-295.3;Eff. April 1, 1998.
.0602 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
a. The standards listed in this Section shall be generally accepted for the
education profession and shall be the basis for State Board review of
performance of professional educators. These standards shall establish
mandatory prohibitions and requirements for educators. Violation of these
standards shall subject an educator to investigation and disciplinary action by
the SBE or LEA.
b. Professional educators shall adhere to the standards of professional conduct
contained in this Rule. Any intentional act or omission that violates these
standards is prohibited.
1. Generally recognized professional standards. The educator shall practice
the professional standards of federal, state, and local governing bodies.
2. Personal conduct. The educator shall serve as a positive role model for
students, parents, and the community. Because the educator is entrusted
with the care and education of small children and adolescents, the
educator shall demonstrate a high standard of personal character and
conduct.
3. Honesty. The educator shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty,
fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in the performance of professional
duties including the following:
A. statement of professional qualifications;
B. application or recommendation for professional employment,
promotion, or licensure;
C. application or recommendation for college or university admission,
scholarship, grant, academic award, or similar benefit;
D. representation of completion of college or staff development credit;
E. evaluation or grading of students or personnel;
F. submission of financial or program compliance reports submitted
to state, federal, or other governmental agencies;
G. submission of information in the course of an official inquiry by the
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employing LEA or the SBE related to facts of unprofessional

conduct, provided, however, that an educator shall be given
adequate notice of the allegations and may be represented by
legal counsel; and
H. submission of information in the course of an investigation by a
law enforcement agency, child protective services, or any other
agency with the right to investigate, regarding school related
criminal activity; provided, however, that an educator shall be
entitled to decline to give evidence to law enforcement if such
evidence may tend to incriminate the educator as that term is
defined by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
4. Proper remunerative conduct. The educator shall not solicit current
students or parents of students to purchase equipment, supplies, or
services from the educator in a private remunerative capacity. An
educator shall not tutor for remuneration students currently assigned to
the educator's classes, unless approved by the local superintendent. An
educator shall not accept any compensation, benefit, or thing of value
other than the educators regular compensation for the performance of
any service that the educator is required to render in the course and
scope of the educators employment. This Rule shall not restrict
performance of any overtime or supplemental services at the request of
the LEA; nor shall it apply to or restrict the acceptance of gifts or tokens
of minimal value offered and accepted openly from students, parents, or
other persons in recognition or appreciation of service.
5. Conduct with students. The educator shall treat all students with respect.
The educator shall not commit any abusive act or sexual exploitation
with, to, or in the presence of a student, whether or not that student is or
has been under the care or supervision of that educator, as defined
below:
A. any use of language that is considered profane, vulgar, or
demeaning;
B. any sexual act;
C. any solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, verbal, or physical;
D. any act of child abuse, as defined by law;
E. any act of sexual harassment, as defined by law; and
F. any intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a
romantic or physical relationship with a student, or any sexual
contact with a student. The term "romantic relationship" shall
include dating any student.
6. Confidential information. The educator shall keep in confidence
personally identifiable information regarding students or their family
members that has been obtained in the course of professional service,
unless disclosure is required or permitted by law or professional
standards, or is necessary for the personal safety of the student or
others.
7. Rights of others. The educator shall not willfully or maliciously violate the
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constitutional or civil rights of a student, parent/legal guardian, or

colleague.
8. Required reports. The educator shall make all reports required by
Chapter 115C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
9. Alcohol or controlled substance abuse. The educator shall not:
A. be under the influence of, possess, use, or consume on school
premises or at a school-sponsored activity a controlled substance
as defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. ? 90-95, the Controlled Substances
Act, without a prescription authorizing such use;
B. be under the influence of, possess, use, or consume an alcoholic
beverage or a controlled substance on school premises or at a
school-sponsored activity involving students; or
C. furnish alcohol or a controlled substance to any student except as
indicated in the professional duties of administering legally
prescribed medications.
10. Compliance with criminal laws. The educator shall not commit any act
referred to in G.S. 115C-332 and any felony under the laws of the United
States or of any state.
11. Public

funds and property. The educator shall not misuse public funds or
property, funds of a school-related organization, or colleague's funds.
The educator shall account for funds collected from students, colleagues,
or parents/legal guardians. The educator shall not submit fraudulent
requests for reimbursement, expenses, or pay.
12. Scope of professional practice. The educator shall not perform any act as
an employee in a position for which licensure is required by the rules of
the SBE or by Chapter 115C or the North Carolina General Statutes
during any period in which the educator's license has been suspended or
revoked.
13. Conduct related to ethical violations. The educator shall not directly or
indirectly use or threaten to use any official authority or influence in any
manner that tends to discourage, restrain, interfere with, coerce, or
discriminate against any subordinate or any licensee who in good faith
reports, discloses, divulges, or otherwise brings to the attention of an
LEA, the SBE, or any other public agency authorized to take remedial
action, any facts or information relative to actual or suspected violation of
any law regulating the duties of persons serving in the public school
system, including but not limited to these Rules.
History Note: Authority G.S. 115C-295.3; Eff. May 1, 1998

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EMPLOYEE ACCEPTABLE USE 5180

It is the objective of the Cleveland County Board of Education to make appropriate
electronic information resources available to employees to assist in furthering
educational goals, to support valid business uses, and to provide for efficient workrelated communication. This policy governs the use of Cleveland County Schools
electronic information resources and defines employees proper conduct and
responsibilities while using any school system electronic information
resources. Employees are defined as all teachers, administration and staff. This
policy also applies to any other users who are expressly authorized by the Cleveland
County Schools to use electronic information resources, including, but not limited to,
Board of Education members, contractors, consultants, and temporary workers.
Electronic information resources are defined as all computer equipment, including any
desktop or laptop computers or other hardware that is owned or leased by the school
system; e-mail accounts; the Cleveland County Schools computer network; and any
computer software licensed to the Cleveland County Schools.
Administrators and supervisors are responsible for enforcing this policy for all
employees who they supervise.
In accordance with federal law, the Cleveland County Schools will take appropriate
measures including the use of filtering or blocking software or services (filters) in an
effort to block access to language and visual depictions that are obscene, lewd,
pornographic or harmful to minors.
Appropriate Use
All users are expected to exercise good judgment, use computer resources in a
professional manner, and adhere to this policy and all applicable laws and regulations.
Use of electronic information resources is expected to be related to the school
systems goals of educating students and/or conducting school system business. The
board recognizes, however, that some personal use is inevitable, and that incidental
and occasional personal use that is infrequent or brief in duration is permitted so long
as it occurs on personal time, does not interfere with the employees work or school
system business, and is not otherwise prohibited by board policy or regulations,
Cleveland County Schools procedures, or applicable law.
Software
Software is licensed to the Cleveland County Schools by a large number of vendors
and may have specific license restrictions regarding copying or using a particular
program. Users must obtain permission from the Technology Services Department
prior to copying or loading school system software onto any computer, whether the
computer is privately owned or is a Cleveland County Schools computer.5180
The use of non-Cleveland County Schools software on any school system computers
(including laptops, desktops, and the network) is discouraged. Prior to loading any
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software, an employee must receive express permission from the Technology

Services Department. The use of such software will be subject to any restrictions
imposed by the Technology Services Department. All software must be legally
licensed by the user or the Cleveland County Schools prior to loading onto school
system equipment. The unauthorized use of and/or copying of software is illegal.
The Cleveland County Schools network may not be used for downloading
entertainment software or other files not related to the mission and objectives of the
board. This prohibition pertains to freeware, shareware, copyrighted commercial and
non-commercial software, and all other forms of software and files not directly related
to the instructional and administrative purposes of the Cleveland County Schools.
Prohibited Uses
a.
Commercial Use: Using school system computers for personal or private gain,
personal business, or commercial advantage is prohibited.
b.
Illegal or Inappropriate Use: Using school system computers for illegal,
harassing, vandalizing, or inappropriate purposes, or in support of such activities, is
prohibited.
Illegal activities are any violations of federal, state, or local laws and include, but are
not limited to, copyright infringement and/or illegal file sharing; committing fraud;
threatening another person; or intentionally engaging in communications for the
purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing
another person.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, comments, jokes, innuendoes,
unwelcome compliments, cartoons, visual depictions, pranks, or verbal conduct
relating to an individual that (1) have the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive environment; (2) have the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individuals work or school performance, or (3) interfere with school
operations.
Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy the operating system, hardware,
application software, or data.
Inappropriate use is any violation of other provisions of this policy and includes, but is
not limited to, using another persons ID or password; plagiarizing; accessing,
producing, storing, posting, sending, displaying, or viewing inappropriate or offensive
material, including pornographic, obscene, discriminatory, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude,
inflammatory, threatening, disrespectful, or sexually suggestive language or images, or
images of exposed private body parts; and accessing material advocating illegal acts
or violence, including hate literature.
c.
Unauthorized Use: School system computers may only be used by staff and
students, and others expressly authorized by the Technology Services Department to
use the equipment.
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d.
Disruptive Use: School system computers may not be used to interfere with or
disrupt other users, services, or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to,
distribution of unsolicited advertising (spam), propagation of computer viruses,
distribution of large quantities of information that may overwhelm the system (chain
letters, network games, or broadcasting messages), and any unauthorized access to or
destruction of school system computers or other resources accessible through the
network (cracking or hacking). Disruptive use may also be considered inappropriate
and/or illegal.
The following are considered disruptions and are also prohibited: posting personal or
private information about the user or other people on the Internet; arranging or
agreeing to meet with someone the user has met on-line for purposes other than
official school business; attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Cleveland
County Schools network; posting information that could be disrupting, cause damage,
or endanger students or staff; and accessing chat-rooms or instant messaging
software, unless for a valid educational purpose or official school business.
e.

Any use that conflicts with any other board policy or regulations.

Compliance with Policy

This policy is applicable to all users of Cleveland County Schools computers and refers
to all electronic information resources whether individually controlled, shared, stand
alone, or networked. Disciplinary action, if any, for employees shall be consistent with
the Cleveland County Schools policies and practices. Violation of this policy may
constitute cause for revocation of access privileges, suspension of access to school
system computers, other disciplinary action, dismissal and/or appropriate legal action.
Monitoring / No Expectation of Privacy
Cleveland County Schools electronic information resources, the Internet, and use of email are not inherently secure or private. Employees shall have no expectation of
privacy while using school system electronic information resources. The board
reserves the right to search data or e-mail stored on all school-owned or -leased
computers or other electronic information resources at any time for any reason. The
board reserves the right to monitor employees use of school system electronic
information resources and to take appropriate disciplinary action based on the
employees inappropriate or illegal use or use that is in violation of this policy. The
board reserves the right to disclose any electronic message or data to law enforcement
officials, and under some circumstances, may be required to disclose information to
law enforcement officials or other third parties, for example, in response to a document
production request made in a lawsuit involving the Cleveland County Schools or
pursuant to a public records disclosure request.
Security / Care of Property
Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system
involves many users. Employees are responsible for reporting information security
violations to appropriate personnel. Employees should not demonstrate the suspected
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security violation to other users. Unauthorized attempts to log onto any school system
computer or the Cleveland County Schools network as a system administrator may
result in cancellation of user privileges and/or additional disciplinary action. Any user
identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer
systems may be denied access.
Users of Cleveland County Schools computers are expected to respect school system
property and be responsible in using the equipment. Users are to follow all instructions
regarding maintenance or care of the equipment. Users may be held responsible for
any loss or damage caused by intentional or negligent acts in caring for computers
while under their control. The school system is responsible for any routine
maintenance or standard repairs to school system computers. Users are expected to
timely notify the Technology Services Department of any need for service.
No Warranties
The Cleveland County Schools makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or
implied, for the electronic information resources it is providing. The board will not be
responsible for any damages suffered by users, including loss of data resulting from
delays, non-delivery, service interruptions, or any other cause. The board will not be
responsible for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from
the unauthorized use of school system electronic information resources. Use of any
information obtained via the Internet is at the users risk. The board specifically denies
any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its
service. Users are responsible for any losses sustained by the Cleveland County
Schools resulting from the users intentional misuse of the school systems electronic
information resources.
Application of Public Records Law
All information created or received for work purposes and stored on or contained in the
school systems computer resources or electronic data files is subject to public
disclosure unless an exception to the Public Records Law applies. This information
may be purged or destroyed only in accordance with the applicable records retention
schedule and the State Division of Archives regulations.
Employee Agreement Form
An Employee Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form, developed by the school
system, must be signed by the employee before access is permitted and an e-mail
account is assigned. An employees acceptance of the Agreement is considered a
condition of employment and refusal to sign may result in discipline up to and including
dismissal.LEGAL REF: 15 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.; 16 C.F.R. Part 312 ; 47 U.S.C. 254 ; 18 U.S.C. 2510 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 6777 ;
G.S. 14-196.3 ; G.S. 15A-286 to -287 ; G.S. 115C-47(18) ; G.S. 115C-325 ; G.S. 115C-3
ADOPTED: June 11, 2007

5155

EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE USE

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The Cleveland County Board of Education desires to preserve instructional time,

eliminate interruptions and distractions during the school day, and maintain safe and
efficient school system operations. The board also recognizes the prevalence of cell
phones and their use for legitimate purposes. Therefore, the board adopts the
following policy for employee cell phone use during the school day:
1.
All school system employees should ensure that cell phones are turned off or set
to a silent or vibrate mode during the school day while in or near classrooms, libraries,
and other instructional areas.
2.
No school system employee should place or receive a call from a cell phone at a
time when it would be inappropriate to do so from a traditional telephone.
3.
No school system employee should use a cell phone in such a manner or in
such a place as to interrupt or distract from the conduct of school business.
4.
As with traditional telephones, school system employees should limit personal
phones on cell phones during business hours so as not to interfere with school system
operations.
5.
No school system employee shall use a cell phone while operating any motor
vehicle that is transporting students. No school system employee shall use a cell
phone while operating a school bus, regardless whether students are aboard. In all
other cases, school system employees should refrain from placing or receiving cell
phone calls in a motor vehicle unless it is safe to do so.
6.

Use of a cell phone in a legitimate emergency is not prohibited by this policy.

7.
For purposes of this policy, the term cell phone shall include all portable
electronic communication and signaling devices, including pagers and beepers.
Legal Reference(s): G. S. 115-36
Adopted: January 23, 2006

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PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION

Teachers shall develop instructional plans that lead toward student achievement in
accordance with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, curriculum guides, the
boards curricular goals, and other standards and guidelines of the North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. Planning shall
include pacing guides containing annual and unit plans.
Each teacher will prepare daily lesson plans that are based on the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study and applicable curriculum and instructional guides
developed by the school district. The following criteria should be followed regarding
lesson plans:
1. Daily lesson plans should be accessible to the principal.
2. Detailed daily lesson plans shall be provided for substitutes.
3. When planning lessons, teachers must consider:
a. specific outcomes and objectives which relate to the curriculum
b. planned activities, instructional strategies and special materials
c. activities to address individual student needs
d. assessment/evaluation criteria
e. evidence of curriculum alignment and continuity of the instructional program
Principals shall facilitate cooperative planning among teachers for integration of
content and for continuity in students educational experience and ensure that teachers
plan effectively to meet the needs of each student.
Principals are responsible for ensuring that instructional plans are developed and
prepared in accordance with this policy.
LEGAL REF: G.S. 115C-36, -288, -307
ADOPTED: June 13, 2005

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TOBACCO-FREE SCHOOLS
The Cleveland County Board of Education believes that employees and students are
entitled to work and study in a tobacco-free environment. In addition, the board
recognizes that it has an obligation under federal law to provide smoke-free schools.
1. Students may not possess, display, or use any tobacco product at any time while on
school premises, or while participating in any school-sponsored event, whether on or
off school premises.
2. No employee, visitor, volunteer, guest or contractor shall use or display tobacco
products at any time on school premises. No employee or other adult acting in a
supervisory capacity for the Cleveland County Schools shall use or display tobacco
products in the presence of students while participating in or on duty at any schoolsponsored event off school premises.
3. Use or display of any tobacco product is prohibited in all vehicles owned, operated,
maintained, or leased by the school system or private vehicles authorized to transport
students.
4. The prohibition of the display of tobacco products shall not extend to display that has
a legitimate instructional or pedagogical purpose.
5. Persons or organizations not affiliated with the Cleveland County Schools who rent,
lease, or otherwise temporarily occupy any school property, including school vehicles,
are prohibited from displaying or using tobacco products during that period of use.
For purposes of this policy, "tobacco product" is defined to include cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, and any other items containing or reasonably
resembling tobacco products. "Tobacco use" includes smoking, chewing, dipping or
any other use of tobacco products. "School premises" include any building, facility or
property that is owned, leased, maintained or contracted for by the Cleveland County
Schools.
This policy will be enforced by the superintendent or designee at the central office, the
principal or designee of each school, and the building department head or designee of
any other school building or office.
Notice of this policy will be posted in school buildings and will be provided to all
students and school personnel annually.
LEGAL REF: G.S. 115C-36, -47, -391, -407; 143-595 to -601; Pro-Children Act of
1994, 20 U.S.C. 6081 et seq.; Pro-Children Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. 7181 et seq.
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5195

FACULTY/EMPLOYEE DRESS
I. Introduction and Statement of Policy
The Board of Education believes that the appearance and conduct of its employees
and staff are of supreme importance in establishing a positive image for education in
the community and for presenting a wholesome example for students. Therefore, the
Board of Education affirms the following expectations:
All staff will dress with good taste, appropriately attired for the work to be done. While
the matter of personal dress is in large part a measure of personal style, the Board of
Education does believe that certain standards in regard to expectations for employee
dress are appropriate. To this end, the ongoing expectation for employee dress is that
very casual apparel is inappropriate for days when students are in attendance or for
when parent conferences are held.
All staff of the Cleveland County Schools serve as role models for the students with
whom they work. The Board expects all employees to dress professionally and
appropriately relative to their specific job duties and responsibilities. The overriding
principle is that all employees, while on duty, are representatives of the Cleveland
County Schools.
Supervisors and school level administrators are authorized to enforce this policy. Any
employee in violation of this policy may be asked by his or her supervisor to go home
and change clothes and/or refrain from wearing such clothing in the future. Repeated
problems with an employees inappropriate dress or appearance may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
II. Reasonable Accommodation
A. Reasonable accommodations shall be made by the appropriate supervisor for those
employees who, because of a sincerely held religious belief, cultural heritage, or
medical reason request a waiver of a particular part of this policy for dress or
appearance.
B. Reasonable modifications to this policy may be made by the appropriate supervisor
to accommodate staff members who are engaged in specialized duties such as
physical education, vocational education, field trips, or workdays, etc. that require a
relaxed mode of dress.
III. Uniforms
The wearing of uniforms is required as a condition for employment in particular
positions. Uniforms shall be required, and shall be provided, for employees in the
following areas: School Food Service, Plant Operations, Custodial Services, and
Transportation Support.
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IV. Instructional Personnel

Instructional personnel are considered professional employees and should dress in a
manner appropriate to the standards of their profession.
V. Clerical Personnel
The dress and appearance of clerical personnel, especially those positions which
involve contact with the public, should emphasize neatness and professionalism
appropriate to the office environment.

VI. Inappropriate Dress or Appearance

An employees dress or appearance may not be so unusual, inappropriate or lacking in
cleanliness that it clearly disrupts class or learning activities. Examples of attire
considered inappropriate for school employees include:
A. Jewelry affixed to an employees nose, tongue, cheek, lip, or eyebrow.
B. Casual shorts, jeans, sweatsuits and windsuits on instructional days or parent
conference days.
C. Clothing which is provocative, revealing, indecent, vulgar, or obscene.
1. Skirts and dresses may be no higher than 3 inches above the top of the knee.
2. Low necklines, bare midriffs, and overly tight clothing are not appropriate dress for
school system employees.
D. Clothing which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or the use of controlled
substances by words or symbols.
E. Clothing that contains profanity or nudity, depicts violence, or is sexual in nature by
words or symbols.
F. Flip flops.
G. Undergarments worn as an outer garment or any see-through clothing.
H. Hats, sweatbands, bandanas, or sunglasses inside school buildings.
I. Any item of clothing or jewelry that creates a disruption of the school environment or
learning activities or that poses a threat to the safety and well-being of students or
staff.
LEGAL REF: G.S. 115C-36, -47, -288, -308
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ADOPTED: June 11, 2007

STUDENT DRESS AND APPEARANCE 4420

Students are expected to adhere to standards of dress and appearance that are
compatible with a safe and effective learning environment. The Cleveland County
Board of Education adopts a dress code to create a positive learning environment,
teach good grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety
hazards, and teach respect for authority. Presenting a bodily appearance or wearing
clothing which is disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or
obscene, or which endangers the health or safety of the student or others, is
prohibited.
1. Caps, hats, bandanas, sweatbands, other head coverings or sunglasses may not be
worn inside school buildings or other areas designated by the school.
2. Shirts or blouses may not be see-through and must cover the abdomen, chest, both
shoulders, and back completely.
3. Pants may not be excessively baggy or drag the floor. Pants must be worn on the
waist, with a belt, if necessary, to hold them up. Any type of wording or message
appearing on the seat of the pants is prohibited.
4. Messages, imagery or advertisement on clothing, book bags or jewelry that promote
or encourage the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs; depict violence; are of a
lewd, obscene, vulgar or sexual nature; or are disruptive are prohibited.
5. Undergarments must not be exposed.
6. Appropriate footwear is required. Bedroom shoes or slippers are not allowed.
7. Chains, spiked accessories, excessively large earrings or other heavy jewelry, and
jewelry or ornaments affixed to a students nose, tongue, lips, cheek or eyebrow are
not allowed.
8. Sleepwear is prohibited.
9. Excessively short, tight or oversize clothing is prohibited.
Principals shall exercise appropriate discretion in implementing this policy, including
making reasonable accommodations on the basis of students sincerely held religious
beliefs or medical conditions. Individual schools are free to specify additional examples
of dress or appearance that are prohibited at that school consistent with this policy.
If a students dress or appearance is such that it constitutes a threat to the health or
safety of others, distracts the attention of other students or staff from their work, or
otherwise violates this dress code, the principal or designee may require the student to
change his or her dress or appearance. A second or repeated violation of this policy
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Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-36, -47, -288, -307, -391
Adopted: July 12, 2004
4210

STUDENT DISCIPLINE
All decisions related to student behavior are guided by the Cleveland County Board of
Educations commitment to create safe, orderly and inviting schools. Policies are provided in
order to establish expected standards of student behavior, consequences for misconduct, and
required procedures for addressing student discipline.
Principals
The principal has the authority and responsibility to exercise discipline in the school. The
principal may suspend a student for up to ten (10) school days or recommend long-term
suspension or expulsion of a student following the procedure outlined in the Due Process
policy.
The principal is responsible for informing students and parents of any standards or rules which,
if violated, could result in short-term or long-term suspension or expulsion. The principal has
the authority to determine and implement rules for the school consistent with the Code of
Student Conduct and other board policies.
A principal may choose to delegate to an individual or group the authority to make or review
disciplinary decisions, but the final responsibility for making or recommending those decisions
shall rest with the principal.
Teachers
The teacher has the authority and responsibility to maintain good order and discipline in the
classroom and while students are under his or her supervision. The teacher is expected to
implement the student behavior management plan and any other school standards or rules.
The teacher may develop other standards or rules consistent with the direction provided by the
board and school principal. A teacher may not suspend a student from school nor may he/she
permanently remove a child from a classroom.
Responsibility for supervising each students conduct should be assumed by all teachers of the
school. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, supervision of students in the
classroom, halls, restrooms, gym, cafeteria and auditorium, on the playground, or at schoolsponsored events.
School Staff Responsibility for Discipline
All staff members should assume responsibility to help maintain good order in the school;
however, consequences for student misconduct should ordinarily be left to the teacher and
principal.
Teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher assistants, other school employees
and volunteers shall report all serious misconduct to the principal or designee for appropriate
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All teachers, student teachers, substitute teachers, teacher assistants, other school employees
and volunteers must report to the principal any act of violence or criminal act that occurs on
school property or at a school-sponsored event.
The superintendent is authorized to establish regulations for student control and discipline as
necessary to implement the Code of Student Conduct and promote good discipline.
Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-47(19), -288, -289, -307, -309, -391
Adopted: July 12, 2004

4000
ATTENDANCE
Attendance in school is central to educational achievement and school success. All children
between the ages of seven (7) and sixteen (16), and all children under age seven (7) who are
enrolled in public school in grades kindergarten or higher, are required by state law to attend
school regularly. Parents and legal guardians must ensure that students attend and remain in
school daily. No person shall encourage, entice or counsel any child to be absent from school
unlawfully.
The principal must assure adherence to attendance rules and regulations and notify parents of
their responsibility under the Compulsory Attendance Law. Teachers must monitor and report
student absences on a daily and class period basis and follow all rules and regulations
concerning attendance.
Daily Attendance: To be counted present, a student must be in attendance at least one-half of
the students school day. This includes attendance at official school activities at a place other
than school, with the approval of the principal or designee.
Class Attendance: To be counted present, a student must be in attendance at least one-half of
the students class period.
Students who arrive at school after the school day begins are to report to the office or other
location designated by the principal.
Excused Absences
The following constitute valid excuses for the temporary non-attendance of a child at school,
provided satisfactory evidence of the excuse is provided to the principal or designee:
1. When the absence results from illness or injury which prevents the student from being
physically able to attend school. When cumulative absences exceed ten (10) days, a statement
from a physician is required to excuse an illness. Students with documented chronic or serious
acute health problems will be exempt from this requirement for excused absences resulting
from the health problems.
2. When isolation or quarantine of the student is ordered by the Cleveland County Health
Department or by the State Board of Health.
3. When the absence results from the death of a member of the immediate family of the
student. The immediate family of a student includes, but is not necessarily limited to,
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4. When the absence results from the students medical, dental or other appointment with a
health care provider. A written excuse should be presented with a doctors signature or stamp.
When possible, such appointments should be scheduled during non-school hours.
5. When the student is a party to or under subpoena as a witness in the proceedings of a court
or administrative tribunal.
6. When the student or the students parent/guardian or custodian adheres to a religion whose
tenets require or suggest the observance of a religious event. The parent/guardian or
custodian must seek prior approval of the principal for such absences, and the approval should
be granted unless the religious observance or the cumulative effect of religious observances is
of such duration as to interfere with the education of the student.
7. When the student obtains the principals prior approval for participation in a valid educational
opportunity, such as travel.
Unexcused Absences
All absences for reasons other than those identified under the section entitled Excused
Absences will be deemed unexcused. An absence also will be deemed unexcused unless the
students parent/guardian or custodian provides written documentation of the reason(s) for the
absence to the principals designee within two (2) school days of the students return to school.
A student who is suspended for misconduct will not be considered absent without excuse for
the purposes of this policy, although such absences will be considered unexcused for the
purpose of make-up work and co-curricular activity eligibility. However, students suspended for
ten (10) days or less will have the opportunity to take any quarterly, semester or grading period
examinations missed during the suspension period. Three (3) unexcused tardies to school or
unexcused early dismissals from school will constitute an unexcused absence.
Make-Up Work
When any absence occurs, whether excused or unexcused, the student is expected to make
up missed work. Students are entitled to make up work from an excused absence without
receiving penalties to their marks or grades. Each school shall determine whether teachers
may assess a reasonable academic penalty for work that is late due to an unexcused absence.
High school and middle school students are responsible for securing and arranging make-up
work from their teachers. Teachers shall help students accept this responsibility by providing
information and assistance concerning missed assignments. In case of elementary students,
the teacher will assign make up work where appropriate in the teachers discretion. The
teacher will determine when work is to be made up.
Students may be permitted to make up absences in order to avoid retention or loss of credit
due to excessive absences. Each school shall establish its own procedures for making up
absences/work in core courses.
Hospital/Homebound
If a student is unable to attend school and is receiving hospital/homebound instruction from
his/her home school, the student will not be counted absent for those days covered by the
hospital/homebound instruction.
Extracurricular Activities
No student who is absent from school may participate in any extracurricular, social, or athletic
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Excessive Absences
Class attendance and participation are critical elements of the educational process and may be
taken into account in assessing academic achievement. Excessive absences will have serious
academic consequences and may result in class or grade-level failure. The principal shall
develop a method of reviewing excessive absences at each school.
The IEP team shall be involved in any promotion or retention decision made under this policy
for a child in the Exceptional Childrens Program.
Decisions of the principal with regard to attendance, grade retention and/or denial of credit
made pursuant to this policy may be appealed in accordance with the Student Grievance
Procedures.
Middle School - Students who exceed the number of absences listed below shall receive no
credit for 2008-09 - 8 days per semester / 16 days per year
Kings Mountain Middle School shall continue to use its current plan, which meets the 20062007 system wide goal.
High School - To be eligible to receive academic credit for a course, a student must attend a
minimum of 168 classes in year-long courses and 84 classes in semester courses. Therefore,
on the 7th absence in a semester course or the 13th absence in a year-long course, a student
loses the opportunity to receive credit for the course. The student shall receive a grade of NCA
unless the students academic average for that course is failing, in which case, the actual
failing grade shall be assigned.
Middle School and High School - No student is eligible to go on any field trip or school
sponsored activity that results in a loss of class time without prior permission of the principal or
designee when the student has reached the maximum number of class absences.
Notification of Excessive Unexcused Absences
The principal or designee shall notify the parent/guardian or custodian of a childs excessive
unexcused absences in accordance with G.S. 115C-378 as follows:
1. After the third unexcused absence, the principal or designee shall notify the parent/guardian
or custodian by mail.
2. After not more than six (6) accumulated unexcused absences, the principal or designee
shall notify the parent/guardian or custodian by mail that the parent/guardian or custodian may
be in violation of the North Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law and may be prosecuted if the
absences cannot be justified as excused under the standards stated in the section entitled
Excused Absences above. A copy of the notice also will be directed to the social worker,
school attendance counselor, or other appropriate school personnel, who will work with the
student and family to improve attendance.
3. After ten (10) accumulated unexcused absences in a school year, the principal or designee
shall notify the parent/guardian or custodian by certified mail of the students excessive number
of unexcused absences. The principal also shall review any reports or investigation prepared
pursuant to G.S. 115C-381 and shall, if possible, confer with the student and the students
parent/guardian or custodian to determine whether the parent/guardian or custodian received
notification pursuant to the requirements of this policy and the Compulsory Attendance Law

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and made a good faith effort to comply with the law. If the principal determines that the
parent/guardian or custodian has not made a good faith effort to comply with the law, the
principal shall notify the district attorney and Cleveland County Director of Social Services.
Where the parent/guardian or custodian has made a good faith effort, the principal may file a
complaint with the juvenile court counselor pursuant to Ch. 7B of the General Statutes that the
child is habitually absent from school without valid excuse.
Legal Reference: G.S.
115C-36, -307(f), -378 to -381, -391; 16 N.C. A.C. 6E.0101 to 6E.0104
Adopted: July 12,
2004

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Cleveland County Board of Education believes that all employees and students are entitled to work
and study in school-related environments that are free of sexual harassment. To this end, the board
prohibits employees and students from engaging in sexual harassment and advises employees and
students that when evidence of sexual harassment is established, disciplinary action may be taken, up
to and including dismissal in the case of employees, or up to and including long-term suspension or
expulsion in certain cases for students.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
A. Submission to the conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individuals
employment, academic progress, or completion of a school-related activity; or
B. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting
such individual, or, in the case of a student, submission to or rejection of such conduct is used in
evaluating the individuals performance within a course of study or other school-related activity; or
C. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employees work or
performance or a students educational performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
environment.
Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: deliberate, unwelcome touching;
suggestions or demands for sexual involvement accompanied by implied or overt promises of
preferential treatment or threats; pressure for sexual activity; continued or repeated offensive sexual
flirtations, advances or propositions; continued or repeated verbal remarks about an individuals body;
sexually degrading words used toward an individual or to describe an individual; or the display in the
work place or school setting of sexually suggestive objects or pictures. Sexual harassment does not
include personal compliments welcomed by the recipient, or social interactions or relations freely
entered into by employees or prospective employees or appropriate social interactions between students
that do not violate the Student Code of Conduct. In the case of consensual relations between students,
there may be reason to question the consensual nature of the conduct if one or both of the students are
very young or there is an age disparity between the students.
It is possible for sexual harassment to occur at various levels: between peers or co-workers, between
supervisors and subordinates, between employees and students, between students, or imposed by nonemployees on employees and/or students.
Romantic or sexual advances toward students by employees or romantic or sexual relationships
between school system employees and students are never appropriate, whether or not they are
consensual or otherwise outside the definition of sexual harassment. Such relationships are prohibited.
Employees engaging in inappropriate relationships with students will be subject to disciplinary action, up

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to and including dismissal.

Any employee who has reason to believe that another employee is inappropriately involved with a
student, as described above, shall report this information to the Director of Personnel or designee. An
employee who fails to inform the Director of Personnel or designee of a reported or suspected
inappropriate relationship between an employee and a student may be subject to disciplinary action.
All complaints of sexual harassment and all incidents of sexual harassment of which school
administrators have actual knowledge shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated according to the
following procedure:
A. All investigations of sexual harassment shall be confidential. Information shall be given only to those
individuals who need to have access to it in order to appropriately investigate and address the
complaint. The Director of Personnel or designee shall act as the compliance coordinator and will be
primarily responsible for assuring that sexual harassment complaints are investigated.
B. A student who believes that he or she has suffered sexual harassment may report the matter to the
school principal. However, any teacher or other school employee who receives from a student a report
of alleged sexual harassment or otherwise becomes aware of such conduct shall immediately report the
same to the school principal and the principal shall promptly inform the Director of Personnel or
designee of the allegations. Failure by the employee to do so may subject the employee to disciplinary
action. If the students school principal is the alleged offender, such report by the student or by other
school employees shall be made to the Director of Personnel or designee.
C. An employee who believes that he or she has suffered sexual harassment may report the matter to
the Director of Personnel or designee. However, any school employee who occupies an organizationally
superior position relative to an employee who receives from such employee a report of alleged sexual
harassment or otherwise becomes aware of such conduct shall promptly report the same to the Director
of Personnel or designee. Failure by such employee to do so may subject the employee to disciplinary
action. If the Director of Personnel or designee is the alleged offender, such report shall be made to the
superintendent.
D. In any case involving alleged sexual harassment by the superintendent, reports shall be made to any
member of the Cleveland County Board of Education.
E. The Director of Personnel or designee shall promptly and thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual
harassment and recommend to the superintendent an appropriate course of action. The superintendent
shall review the recommendation and implement an appropriate course of action. The actions taken
should be reasonably calculated to end any harassment, eliminate a hostile environment if one has been
created, and prevent harassment from occurring again. Incidents of sexual harassment shall be deemed
to be serious disciplinary infractions. In the case of students, the Student Code of Conduct outlines the
range of disciplinary consequences.
F. The superintendent may establish such guidelines and additional procedures deemed necessary for
the purpose of implementation of this policy.
G. If for any reason, the complainant is not satisfied with the administrative response, he/she may file an
appeal with the chair of the Cleveland County Board of Education. Such an appeal should be filed by the
complainant within 30 days of being informed of the superintendents response to the complaint.
H. The board specifically prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint or reports an
incident of sexual harassment or who participates in an investigation or grievance proceeding initiated
under this policy.
I. Nothing in this policy precludes the school system from taking disciplinary action against a student or
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satisfy the school systems high expectations for appropriate conduct.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent and designee to inform school employees and
students regarding this policy.
Legal Reference: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.; Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; G.S. 126-16; G.S. 115C-335.5
Adopted: July 12, 2004

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HARASSMENT
The Cleveland County Board of Education is committed to providing a nondiscriminatory environment
that is conducive to learning. To this end, the board specifically prohibits harassment on the basis of
race, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or disability. This policy is in addition to the boards Sexual
Harassment policy.
Harassment means any offensive verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe,
persistent or pervasive to interfere with a students ability to participate in or benefit from an educational
program or activity, or to alter the conditions of an employees employment and create a hostile working
environment. Prohibited conduct may include, but is not limited to, abusive jokes, insults, slurs, namecalling, threats, bullying or intimidation.
Harassment is prohibited at all levels: between students, between employees and students, between
peers or coworkers, between supervisors and subordinates, or between nonemployees and employees
and/or students.
Any student who believes that he or she has been harassed in violation of this policy should report such
behavior immediately to a teacher, counselor or administrator at his/her school. A school employee who
is notified of or otherwise becomes aware of conduct which may violate this policy shall report the matter
to the principal, and failure to do so may subject the employee to disciplinary action.
Any employee who believes that he or she has been harassed in violation of this policy should report
such behavior to the principal, the Director of Personnel or designee, or the superintendent. Any
supervisor who reasonably believes that an employee has been subjected to harassment in the
workplace shall report the information promptly to the Director of Personnel or designee or the
superintendent.
All complaints of harassment shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Evidence of harassment
may result in disciplinary action being taken, up to and including dismissal in the case of employees, or
up to and including long-term suspension or expulsion in certain cases for students. The board
specifically prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint or reports an incident of
harassment or who participates in an investigation or grievance proceeding initiated under this policy.
Nothing in this policy precludes the school system from taking disciplinary action against a student or
employee where the evidence does not establish harassment but the conduct otherwise fails to satisfy
the school systems high expectations for appropriate conduct.
Legal Reference: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.; Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.; G.S. 126-16

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Adopted: July 12, 2004

Book
Cleveland County Board of Education Policy Manual
Section
3000 - Curriculum and Instruction
Title
Planning For Instruction
Number
3200 R
Status
Active
Legal
G.S. 115C-36, -288, -307
Adopted
February 27, 2012
VIDEO USAGE IN CLASSROOMS
The regulations should be distributed annually to all professionals
and clerical staff in each school building. It should also be
distributed to teaching assistants.
I. VIDEO USAGE
A. Instructional Use: The primary use of videos is for
instructional purposes. By law, any video that does not include
public performance rights must comply with the *fair use
provision of copyright law, as outlined in the attachment to this
policy statement. This requires that videos:
1. Be used with students in face-to-face instruction
with the teacher;
2. Be correlated to Cleveland County School Curriculum
Guidelines;
3. Be shown in a normal instructional setting, (not in
large group settings such as in an auditorium or
assembly hall); and
4. Not be shown for entertainment, fund raising, or
the charging of admission.
5. Building Principal must approve all videos using
Video Presentation Request Form.
Exceptions to approval using the request form
include videos available in United Streaming, YouTube
Education and the Cleveland County Schools Safe Video
Library.
6. Brief videos available on instructional websites
which relate directly to specific content areas must
submit the Web Based Instructional Content Video to
the principal or principal designee.
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performance rights may be used for reward. These should be limited

to no more than one per semester. The building Principal must
approve videos shown solely for reward or entertainment.
II. VIDEO RATINGS
A. Videos rated R, NC-17 or X are prohibited. PG-13 is prohibited
in elementary schools.
B. In secondary schools careful consideration to PG-13 must take
into account age, maturity and content and require parental consent
prior to viewing.
III. VIDEO SOURCES
A.
Any video from a school district catalog media center may be
shown to students with administrative approval. (Grade level
recommendations should be observed);
B.
Videos from United Streaming, Safe Video Library and YouTube
Education may be shown to students.
C. All videos legally purchased by the school media centers may be
shown if approved for purchase by a building administrator;
D. Commercially rented videos carry individual restrictions and may
not be shown; and
E. Privately owned videos may not be shown unless approved by a
building administrator
These must meet copyright and fair use standards.
F. Instructional use of DVD, CD, video, film or television show
shall comply with the
Cleveland County Schools Policy for
Duplication of Copyrighted Materials; 3340 and 3340 R.
IV. EFFECTIVE VIDEO UTILIZATION
A. All videos must be previewed by the teacher before showing.
B. Intended instructional outcomes must be written and filed on
related Instructional Plans specifically identifying benchmarks
from the Curriculum Guidelines to be addressed.
C. Sound instructional principles that maximize instructional time
should always be employed (e.g. show only relevant clips, inform
students of the instructional purposes, stop and start video to
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CCS BOE Policy 3200-R

Video Presentation Request Form
The request should be filed at least one week prior to the requested
viewing date.
Teachers Name:
_________________________________________________________
Date Submitted: __________________________
Name of Video: ________________________________
Rating:
____________
Date to be shown: _________________________
Grade level: ____________
Period: ___________
NCSCOS Objectives met in this video:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Time needed (in minutes):_______________________
Name of staff member who previewed the video:
_______________________________
Notes/comments of interest:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Teachers Signature: ___________________________
To Be Completed by Media Coordinator and Administrator
Media Coordinators Signature:
_____________________________________________
Media Coordinator Check One Box Only:
_____ This Video/DVD is in our Media Center Collection.
_____ This Video/DVD is not a part of our Media Center
Collection. CCS policy clearly indicates that Videos/DVDs used in
classroom setting must be a part of the Media Center Collections, due
to the fact that videos purchased by individuals are sold for Home Use
Only, without any broadcast rights.
Administrator Signature (grade
level):_________________________________________
_____ Approved
_____ Denied. This request does not meet the requirements of the CCS
policy; or, the educational value has not been established clearly.
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Web Based Instructional Content Video

Teachers Name:
_________________________________________________________
Date Submitted: __________________________
Name of Video: ________________________________
Grade level: ____________
NCSCOS Objectives met in this video:
______________________________________________________________________
Link URL:
Administrator should reply only for denials
Administrator Signature:_________________________________________
_____ Denied. This request does not meet the requirements of the CCS
policy; or, the educational value has not been established clearly.

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Cleveland County Schools

Energy Management Guidelines
Space heaters should only be used in areas that do
not meet HVAC set points. All use of space
heaters must be requested by the building level
administrator and approved by the maintenance
director.
Microwaves and coffee pots should only be located
in workrooms and break rooms.
No personal refrigerators, refrigerators will be
located in common areas for staff use.
Plug in air fresher/scented oil warmers are
prohibited.(Fire Safety issue)
Turn lights off when leaving classroom, office,
restroom, conference room, etc. when practical.
Exterior lights should be turned off during
daylight hours.
Night time security lighting will be minimized to
a level that is adequate to protect the facility.
All vending machine lights will be disabled.
Marquee lights will be turned off from 11:00 pm
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 Malfunctions with timers, switches, photo cells,

etc. that keep lights on during daylight hours
should be reported to maintenance ASAP.

Daily Shutdown procedures

All PCs, monitors, power strips, speakers,
printers, coffee pots, laminators, etc. should be
turned off at the end of day.
(Exception servers)
Turn off all lights in classrooms, closets,
workrooms etc.
Set thermostat to unoccupied set points (when
applicable)
HVAC set points:

Cooling

Occupied 72 - 78
Unoccupied
85
Heating
Occupied 68 - 72
Unoccupied
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(Due to the variety of building control systems throughout
the district, energy manager will work with schools
individually on HVAC shutdown.)

Summer/Holiday Shutdown procedures

Energy Manager will develop procedures that will be
site specific based on the buildings mechanical
system.

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Cleveland County Schools

Guidelines for Technology Equipment Usage
Lifelong learning that is necessary to students in our schools today
requires a fluency with technology that no generation has faced. Our
students are deserving of the opportunities that advances in technologies
can deliver. The possibilities for instructional delivery are limitless and we
must make the commitment to use this resource to further the learning
process of our students.
All instructional staff should pledge to commit their time and effort in
using technology to the fullest extent possible to prepare students for lives
of productivity and success. In addition, all staff receiving technology will
agree to protect it from loss, theft, damage, and vandalism, and will ensure
that their homeowners or renters insurance covers loss, theft and/or
damage.
To ensure your technology devices remain in optimal condition, please
observe the following guidelines.
Care of Your School Technology Device:
TREAT YOUR DEVICE AS A FRAGILE AND VALUABLE RESOURCE!
Do report any damage or stolen devices to your Administration
immediately.
Do not loan your device or charger and cords.
Do not leave the device in a vehicle.
Do not expose your device to rapid temperature fluctuations.
Do not leave your device unattended.
Do not let your device get dirty or dusty.
Do not lift your device by the LCD display (screen)...hold it by its base.
Do not eat or drink while using the device.
Do not allow pets near your device.
Do not place the device on the floor or in sitting areas.
Do not leave the device near table or desk edges.
Do not place heavy materials, such as books, on top of your device.
Do not leave the device outside or use near bodies of
water such as a pool.
Do not take your device to the beach.
Do not check the device as luggage at the airport.
Do not place your device in a stuffed backpack or carrying bag not designed
to
protect the device.
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Technology Check-out:
Signature:_______________________________________________
Date:___________________________________________________
Technology:______________________________________________
Serial Number:____________________________________________
Model Number:____________________________________________

Technology:______________________________________________
Serial Number:____________________________________________
Model Number:____________________________________________

Technology:______________________________________________
Serial Number:____________________________________________
Model Number:____________________________________________

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