Gershom Mott Elementary School

Employee Handbook2016-2017

45 Stokely AvenueTrenton, NJ 08611

Telephone: 609-656-4831/609-656-4832Fax: 609-599-4530

Dr. Channing C. Conway, Principalcconway@trenton.k12.nj.us

GERSHOM MOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVision

The vision of Mott School is to provide a diverse learning environment that fosters independent thinkers and problem solvers. In a culture of respect, students are challenged to set personal goals, strive for academic excellence, and exhibit integrity as the move onward toward college and career.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Every child can learn and has potential to be realized. Every child is an individual with specific needs. Every child has the right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment. The education of every child is the responsibility of every staff member. Every person is to be treated with respect and human decency. Every person will act with integrity and fairness. Every person will strive to achieve the school’s mission.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to: Obtain a high quality education and help students perform to their highest capabilities. Provide a conducive learning environment that is safe, rigorous, and inclusive, while embracing the

cultural diversity of our evolving school community. Follow the common core standards and meet the needs of all children through differentiated instruction. Encourage students to think independently, creatively, and aim high in all academic pursuits. Collaborate with parents, staff, and community members to help students succeed.

School Calendar Important Dates 2016-2017 (These dates are subject to change based on necessity)

Moving Onward TowardMoving Onward Toward TomorrowTomorrow

September 1 School Based ConvocationSeptember 2 School Staff Development/Org. Time/PMSeptember 5 Labor Day/Schools ClosedSeptember 6 Teacher Work DaySeptember 7 First Day of School for Staff and StudentsSeptember 13 Reduced Day / Elementary Back to School Night October 6 Interim Reports DistributedOctober 12 Yom Kippur (Schools Closed)October 17 Reduced Day/Professional Development/Staff Meeting November 10-11 NJEA Teacher Convention (Schools Closed)November 14 Marking Period EndsNovember 23 Reduced Day for Staff and StudentsNovember 24-25 Thanksgiving Break (Schools Closed)November 29 Reduced Day/Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening)December 16 Interim Reports Distributed December 19 - 30 Winter Recess (Schools Closed)January 2 Winter Recess (Schools Closed)January 16 Martin Luther King Day (Schools Closed)February 2 Marking Period EndsFebruary 3 Transition Day/Professional Development

No School for StudentsFebruary 20 President’s Day (Schools Closed)March 6 Interim Reports DistributedMarch 27-31 PARCC (Grades 3-5)March 28 Reduced Day/Elementary Evening ConferencesMarch 29 Reduced Day for Students/Parent Teacher ConferencesApril 3-28 PARCC (Grades 3-5)/Dynamic Learning MapsApril 10 Marking Period EndsApril 14-21 Spring Recess/Schools ClosedMay 1-19 PARCC (Grades 3-5)/Dynamic Learning MapsMay 29 Memorial Day (Schools Closed)May 31 NJ ASK Science (Grades 4)June 9 Mott School’s Fun Day/Rain Date Friday 6/16/17June 16 Marking Period EndsJune 19-20 Transition/Reduced Days Students June 21-22 Organization/Reduced Days for StudentsJune 23 Last Day of School/Reduced Day for Staff and Students

Staff List

Administrative StaffDr. Channing C. Conway, Principal Ms. Indra Love, Secretary

KindergartenMrs. Ayfia Grissom Specialists Para-ProfessionalsMrs. Kimberly Marcucci (ESL) Ms. Susan Kiley – Art Mrs. Madeline EnnisMs. Joyce Williams Mr. Mayberg – Computer Mrs. Janet Montague

Mr. James Conrad – Music Ms. Gloria WilliamsFirst Grade Mr. Brian Brunell – Health/Physical Ed.Mr. Rickie Kennedy Mr. Ola Wayne Johnson - LibraryMrs. Trisha Miragliuolo Ms. Nicole Stephens – Lang. Rosetta StoneMs. Rasheeda Robinson (ESL)

ESL Staff CustodiansSecond Grade Mr. Andres Marrero Mr. William GuevaraMs. CrBennett-Hood Mrs. Leslie Sparks Mr. Melvin PressleyMrs. Joy Ons (ESL) Ms. Jackie BernalMrs. Joyce Thomas

Inclusion Cafeteria StaffThird Grade Mrs. Bernetta Washington – 2nd Rafaella Munoz - LeadMrs. Susan Franko TBD- CookMs. Katherine Hammons Literacy Specialist Kheira Kelly - AideMrs. Elba Rivera (ESL) Mrs. Stephanie GammoneMrs. Amanda Short

Speech TherapistFourth Grade TBDMrs. Eunice ParkMrs. Patricia Weiss (esl) Guidance CounselorMrs. Jill Wiley-Maurice Mrs. Donna Miller

Fifth Grade School NurseMr. Scot Exner Ms. Karen MinottMrs. Deirdre Kiley (ESL)Mrs. Karen McNear Parent Liaison

Mrs. Gloria Olmeda3-5 Special EducationMrs. Michelle Begonja Security OfficersMrs. Yvonne Mitchell Ms. Rochelle Rogers

Mr. Christian LivingstonK-2 Special EducationMs. Dieisha CampbellMr. Jonathan Grom

CommitteesSchool Leadership Committee

Dr. Channing C. ConwayScot Exner

Yvonne MitchellJanet Montague

Rasheeda Robinson

School Leadership Subcommittees Attendance TeamEffective Instruction Indra LoveTime Management Gloria OlmedaData Donna MillerSchool Culture and Climate John Stetzick, Truancy Officer

PTO Boys & Girls Club Afterschool ProgramGloria Olmeda, Parent Liaison Noel Jones, Site DirectorVacancy, President

Quarterly Rewards Team Safety CommitteeYvonne Mitchell & K-5 Teachers Andres Marrero

William GuevaraKaren Minott Brian BrunellLeslie Sparks

Trenton Board of Education108 N. Clinton Avenue

Trenton, NJ 08609609-656-4900

Lucy Feria, Superintendent

DISTRICT MISSION

“All students will graduate with a vision for their futures, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career.”

School Board Members Board Meeting DatesJason Redd, President Monday, August 29, 2016Gerald Truehart, Vice President Monday, September 19, 2016Dr. Jane Rosenbaum Monday, October 24, 2016Fiah Gussin Monday, November 14, 2016Guillermo Gomez-Salazar Monday, December 12, 2016Dr. D.A. Graham Monday, January 23, 2017Lucy Vandenberg Monday, February 27, 2017Aniya Guzman - Student Monday, March 27, 2017-Reg. Mtg./Public Hearing on Budget

Monday, April 10, 2017Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – Organizational MeetingMonday, May 22, 2017Monday, June 26, 2017

Frequently Called District Numbers

Human Resources 609-656-4900 ext. 5461 fax: (609) 695-6487Payroll 609-656-4900 ext. 5628 fax: (609) 989-2860Benefits 609-656-4900 ext. 5730 fax: (609) 396-2819

MOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROCEDURES

FACULTY WORK HOURS

Employees should be familiar with the school system policy for work hours located in the Certified Employee Handbook.

Every employee must sign-in before 8:40 a.m. After 8:40 a.m. employees will be required to sign-in on the late sheet or he/she may be counted absent and the day will be deducted from sick leave time. All employees should be familiar with the board approved late arrival to work policy. Only one warning will be given.

Certified Employees Full Day 8:40am-3:25pm; ½ Day AM 8:40am – 11:50 p.m.; ½ Day PM 11:50am – 3:25pm

Para-professionals 8:40 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. on school days.

Morning Duty Morning Duty staff hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. or as determined by school

Principal.

60 Minute Delayed Opening – 9:4590 Minute Delayed Opening – 10:15**Breakfast will not be served on delayed opening days.**

EMPLOYEE LEAVE PROCEDURES

Illness

Absences are to be reported through AESOP before 7:30 a.m. Emergency absences are to be reported to the office as soon as possible. The principal must be notified if you will require a substitute teacher for more than ten consecutive

school days. In this event the substitute must be a certified teacher.

FACULTY PARKING

All staff members are requested to use the parking areas in the school lot adjacent to the building in marked spaces ONLY.

Any staff cars parked in off-limits areas or blocking emergency exits are subject to being towed.

THE MASTER SCHEDULE

The master schedule allows each teacher to have district mandated instructional time in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/Social Studies content each day.

Special area classes are 40 minutes for all grades. All teachers have 60 minutes of administrative weekly meeting(s). The special area classes are Art, Library, Music, P.E. and Computers. Teachers should be punctual when dropping students off and picking students up from special areas.

LESSON PLANS

Bi-Weekly lesson plans written using District Approved Lesson Plan template. Each teacher is required to maintain a Lesson Plan Binder, which must be located, during the school

day, in a visible location on the teacher’s desk for administrative review. Lesson plans are due every other Friday by noon.

SUBSTITUTE FOLDERS

❏ Please prepare five separate days of grade level substitute plans and work. (Generic worksheets that will simply occupy the students’ time are discouraged.)

❏ Your plans are to remain in your classroom.❏ Please have a substitute folder that contains the following on your desk:

❏ Lesson plans❏ Class roster❏ Location of necessary materials❏ Teacher/Class schedule (include any duties you may have) ❏ Attendance procedures ❏ Class procedures ❏ Transportation/Dismissal list (Updated as necessary) ❏ Copy of school emergency procedures

❏ Please make sure that your desk is orderly and clutter-free.❏ If you find it necessary to be absent, please replenish whatever was used from your folder.❏ To encourage appropriate behavior and student accountability when a substitute teacher is in your room it

is necessary that you show that the work completed is valuable and you must do so by correcting the work and sharing this with the students.

FACULTY MEETINGS

As per the TEA contract, teachers are required to remain after the end of the regular workday, without additional compensation, for the purpose of attending faculty or other professional meetings two days each month. Staff members are required to indicate their presence by signing in and are required to remain for the duration of the meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with administration. Meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of each month, except in September. In the event school is closed on a particular Monday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.

Anyone missing a faculty meeting must state, in writing, the reason to their Principal. You are responsible for all information distributed and discussed at faculty meetings whether or not you are present.

Faculty Meeting DatesTuesday, September 6, 2016 Monday, February 6, 2017

Monday, September 19, 2016 Tuesday, February 21, 2017Monday, October 3, 2016 Monday, March 6, 2017

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Monday, March 20, 2017Monday, November 7, 2016 Monday, April 3, 2017Monday, November 21, 2016 Monday, April 24, 2017Monday, December 5, 2016 Monday, May 1, 2017

December 12, 2016 Monday, May 15, 2017Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Monday, June 5, 2017

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Monday, June 19, 2017

Back to School Night and parent teacher conferences are important opportunities to begin and sustain a dialogue with students’ families. As per the TEA contract, all teachers may be required to attend four evening parent contact events each school year. At this time there are three evening events scheduled: Back to School Night and two evening parent conferences. Please be reminded, per the agreement between TEA and the Trenton Board of Education, attendance at Back to School Night is mandatory. Additionally, evening Parent/Teacher conferences will be scheduled on one of the three reduced days in November and April.

CLASS RECORDS

Accurate record keeping is imperative in all courses. All student records should be current. These records are considered legal documents and are subject to court subpoena.

Keep accurate records of class work, tests, etc., in your grade book. In addition, maintain folders/portfolios of tests, important class assignments and homework for each report period.

Keep records of behavior and work habits for each class you teach. Be able to justify each mark you give.

Check for admissions, transfers or dismissals daily through the Power School and adjust your rolls and seating chart accordingly.

Attendance is to be entered into Power School every day prior to 10:00 a.m.

STAFF DRESS AND GROOMING

The board retains the authority to specify the following dress and grooming guidelines for staff, within law, that will prevent such matters from having an adverse impact on the educational process. All staff members shall, when assigned to district duty:

1. Be physically clean, neat and well groomed;

2. Dress in a manner reflecting their assignments;

3. Dress in a manner that does not cause damage to district property;

4. Dress and be groomed in such a way so as not to cause a health or safety hazard.

5. Dress in a manner that does not violate the pupil dress code.

If a staff member feels that an exception to this policy would enable him/her to carry out assigned duties more effectively, a request shall be made to the chief school administrator.

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY

3216 Dress and GroomingThe Board of Education believes that the appearance and dress of teaching staff members is an important component of the educational program of this school district. The attitude of teaching staff members about their professional responsibilities and the importance of education in the lives of their pupils are reflected in their dress and appearance. Accordingly, in order to create an atmosphere of respect for teachers and an environment conducive to discipline and learning, the Board establishes the following rules for the dress of teaching staff members in the performance of their professional duties:

1. Female teaching staff members may wear dresses, skirt or pant suits, or skirts or pants with blouses or sweaters;

2. Male teaching staff members may wear suits or slacks with or without jackets; male teaching staff members must wear a dress shirt with necktie or a turtleneck shirt or sweater with a jacket;

3. The clothing and appearance of all teaching staff members shall be clean and neat;

4. No clothing may be worn that constitutes a danger to health or safety to the wearer or to others, and no clothing may be worn that interferes with the instructional program;

5. A teaching staff member may request a waiver of this dress code for the performance of particular duties; such waivers may be granted by the Building Principal;

6. The Building Principal or the teaching staff member’s supervisor, as appropriate, shall determine whether a violation of this dress code has occurred and shall discuss the violation with the teaching staff member concerned. Where a single violation so warrants or violations recur, the Principal or supervisor may enter a reprimand in the teaching staff member’s file and may recommend more stringent disciplinary measures.N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4

CONDUCT UNBECOMING

When an employee creates conditions under which the proper operation of the school is affected, the superintendent upon recommendation of the school administrator and in accordance with statue shall determine whether such acts or lack of actions constitute conduct unbecoming a school employee, and if so, will proceed against the employee in accordance with law.

Unbecoming conduct sufficient to warrant review may result from a single flagrant incident or from a series of incidents.

THE USE OF CELL PHONES DURING THE WORK DAY

During the work day cell phones should be off or on vibrate / silent mode.  Feel free to use your phone during your preparation periods but refrain from using the phone in the hallways while classes are in session.

School Board Policy

3322 Staff Member’s Use of Cellular PhonesNo staff member employed by the Board of Education may use non-district issued cell phones, during the performance of their assigned duties or during the operation of district equipment or vehicles.

Staff are prohibited from the use of personal cell phones, pagers, walkie-talkies or other “Electronic Portable Communication Devices” while they are performing their assigned duties (class time, duty periods). During meeting time, personal cell phones should be turned off and not used. Personal cell phones may be used during planning/free periods, lunch periods, and before and after the regular workday.

“Electronic Portable Communication Devices” are defined to include portable two-way communication devices, including but not limited to cellular telephones, walkie-talkies, personal digital assistants, and other hand-held computing devices (when such device is being used as a communication device). This definition will also include any new technology developed for similar purposes. Excluded from this definition is any device with communication capabilities that has been approved for instructional purposes.

This policy does not prohibit the use of personal cell phones in emergencies or in the conduct of school business. When there is a question of what constitutes an emergency, the employee shall consult with their supervisor. If the immediate supervisor is in doubt, the supervisor should consult with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

“Use” shall be defined for the purposes of this policy as having or placing the device in the “On” position. The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures to implement this policy. This policy supersedes any other Board policy that is inconsistent with it.

FUNDRAISING

Private and non-approved fundraising is not permitted in the school by students or staff. All approved fund raising must be coordinated through the Principal.

CLASSROOM/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

BUDDY TEACHER Mott Veteran teachers will buddy with a new-to-Mott teachers to explain school norms and programs. This is completely voluntary and is in line with our Culture and Climate school-wide initiatives.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Homeroom teachers must enter student attendance information in PowerSchool by 10:00 a.m. daily. Attendance data is also to be recorded in the teacher’s grade book each day. Students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. are counted as tardy and should not enter the classroom without a

tardy slip from the school office. Each homeroom teacher has an attendance folder which is used to send information such as tardy slips,

parent/doctor notes, etc. for their records. An attendance sheet for substitutes is to remain in the attendance folder at all times. This sheet is also

used in case of computer problems. Homeroom teachers must make contact with parents of students regarding absences and document

contacts. School counselors should be notified if a pattern of excessive tardies or absences develops, or if parents

are unable to be reached. A referral may be made to the school social worker, the Attendance Support Team, and/or the juvenile court.

Perfect attendance will be recognized at the end of each grading period. Perfect attendance is defined as no tardies, no checkouts, and no unexcused absences.

Truancy

The Chief School Administrator or designee will report to appropriate authorities infractions of the law regarding the attendance of pupils below the age of 16.

It shall be the policy of the Board to consider the effectiveness and appropriateness of the educational program that is offered each pupil who is habitually and repeatedly absent from his/her assigned program and to consult with the Child Study Team for its recommendation.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE / BILINGUAL PROGRAM The ESOL Program is designed to teach students who are native speakers of other languages to

understand and speak the English language so they are able to make progress in all areas of study. Students qualify to participate in the ESOL program by their scores on the LAS test. Instructors who are specially trained teach these students in inclusion and classes in flexible team

teaching models.

LITERACY LEADER The Literacy Leader will assist homeroom teachers in planning for differentiated instruction, coordinate

and conduct ongoing professional development, and coordinate and assist with benchmark assessments and progress monitoring.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INCLUSION The Special Education Inclusion program is designed to teach students who have been identified as

having a modified curriculum so they are able to make progress in all areas of study. Students qualify to participate in Inclusion by identification of the I&RS Team which then will make

recommendations to the Child Study Team. Instructors who are specially trained teach these students in resource classes in flexible team teaching

models.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES SmartBoards

This interactive “chalkboard” allows teachers to use multi-sensory learning in their classrooms for meaningful, technology based instruction.

Achieve 3000 A web based program designed to support differentiated instruction in reading and writing. Students are exposed to rigorous questioning at their level and grade level.

iPads Surface Tablets Apple Televisions Socrative

A reading comprehension program designed to support intermediate students Waterford Rosetta Stone

The research proven language acquisition program is a school-wide initiative to enrich the academic experience. Parents will choose the language they want their students to acquire. The program is web based and is accessible from home computers. Staff will also have usernames and passwords.

Reflex Math

PERMANENT RECORDS

Staff members responsible for the maintenance of student permanent records include the records clerk and other office staff, school counselors, homeroom teacher, and at times other specialists who work directly with students.

All permanent records are kept in the school. Students are not allowed to remove or return records to the office.

When homeroom teachers receive an updated address or phone number from a parent, the change should be made in the permanent record and forwarded to the main office.

New student records are requested by the office staff from the previous school on the day the student registers at TPS. Teachers should notify the school counselor if they need information from the previous school before the records arrive.

MEETINGS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Committee Meetings

Convene a minimum of once a month for one hour. Coverage will be provided to ensure participation. Minutes are taken and sent by email to Dr. Conway (cconway@trenton.k12.nj.us).

Grade Level Meetings/Planning

All grade level teachers are required to attend. Planning times are from 2:25 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Held in the large conference room at the rear of the main office. Will meet at least once a week or more if necessary.

School-wide Quarterly Assemblies

Will occur shortly after the distribution of report cards. Information must be submitted to Awards Team by requested dates. Awards Team will notify classroom teacher via email if there are any changes.

PROMOTIONS/RETENTIONS Teachers must meet with parents as soon as it appears that a student is showing deficiency. A referral to I&RS must be completed. Teachers must show evidence of provided Tier II and III intervention. All Teacher –Parent Conferences should be documented using conference sheets. Principal will make final placement decisions.

VIDEOTAPES All videos must be approved by administration before use with the students Clips must be shown in “face-to-face” instruction, with the teacher and students viewing together. Only “G” and “PG” rated movies are allowed. Common Core Standards which apply to the movie must be listed.

RECESS/SUPERVISED PLAY There is a 15 minute Recreational Supervision time after contracted lunch. Students are not to go outside for Recess if the weather is below 40 degrees or if the heat index is above

100. If a child is unable to go outside for play, proper adult supervision must be arranged inside the building. No child should be permitted in the recess area by him/herself. Recess times for all classes are part of the master schedule. To ensure student safety, these times should

be strictly adhered to.

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies should provide a meaningful extension of the regular school instructional program. They are also an opportunity for both students and faculty to share their knowledge and creative talents with peer groups. In addition to building participants, local professional and community resources will present educational programs of interest.

HOLIDAY/BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS National holidays, such as Flag Day and Veterans Day, may be celebrated in the context of a particular

unit of study. Although singing Christmas carols is not considered a violation of the separation of church and state,

teachers should be sensitive to this issue when observing religious holidays, as some students may be of a different faith.

Holiday gift exchanges should only be permitted if ALL students in the class can participate. Birthday invitations should not be passed out unless there is one for ALL students in the class. Birthday celebrations should be limited to one per month and include all birthdays for that month.

CLASS PARTIES/ SCHOOL PROGRAMS Class parties may be scheduled for Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, Valentines, and End of the Year. Consistency at grade levels is encouraged. Teachers are expected to use discretion and keep student allergies in mind when determining what type

of food or drink will be served in the classroom.

School Programs are Hispanic Heritage, Winter Concert, Café Soul, Spring/International Concert, and Spring Talent Show. All classes and students are encouraged to participate.

NURSE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

Referrals to the NursePlease do not send a student to the nurse unless it is a true emergency. The nurse’s office is not a “time out” area.

All students must have a Nurse pass. All passes must contain the following information:

-Teacher’s name -Child’s full name -Child’s complaint -Date -Time

Teachers should keep any comments or observations made on the Nurse pass objective and professional. Teachers should notify the nurse if they have any medical concerns regarding students.

Medication All medication is given in the Nurse. No child at Mott should be in possession of medication.

Sick Students The following guidelines are used to determine whether it is appropriate for ill students to attend or remain at school:

A student who has a fever of 100 degrees or higher as determined by the school nurse. Students should be free of fever for 24 hours (or the next school day) before returning to school.

A student who has diarrhea/watery stools in excess of two times during the school day. A student who is vomiting due to illness. If a student is sent home, he/she should not return for 24 hours

or the next school day. A student with a draining or weeping lesion that cannot be contained with a dressing. A student with a diagnosed communicable illness until released by a physician. The nurse should be the only adult to contact a parent and/or exclude a student from school for illness.

Bathroom Accidents A student who has had a bathroom accident should not be sent to the nurse. If a student has a bathroom accident and has a change of clothes, the teacher should send or take the

student to the bathroom nearest the classroom to change clothes. If the student does not have a change of clothes, the student should be sent to the Nurse and/or Parent

Liaison.

Referrals for Hearing and Vision For teacher concerns, parent permission must be given. Teachers may receive a referral from the nurse and the results will be sent home.

SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE PROGRAM

BE RESPECTFULBE READYBE RESPONSIBLE

Gershom Mott Elementary School Behavioral Expectations

Classroom Expectations 1. Speak quietly. 2. Show self-control. 3. Show respect. 4. Always do your best!

Hallway Expectations (Silent Hallways)1. Walk quietly.2. Keep an orderly line. 3. Stay to the right.4. Show self-control. 5. Show respect.

Mott Café Expectations 1. Speak quietly. 2. Stay in your seat. 3. Raise your hand if you need something. 4. Leave your area clean. 5. Show respect.

Playground Expectations 1. Play safely. 2. Show self-control. 3. Show respect.

Restroom Expectations 1. Quiet area. 2. Show self-control. 3. Respect privacy & property. 4. Wash and dry hands.

Incentive Programs – Mustang Money and Target Win-Win Program

Procedures for Dealing with Student Misbehavior - Behaviors that warrant immediate discipline referrals to the administration are those that result in damage to property, injure or place any person in danger, or cause extreme disruption of the classroom (such as a major temper tantrum in progress). The administrative discipline referral

If the behavior persists with little change in frequency despite classroom interventions for four-six weeks after the two week “learning” period, an administrative discipline referral may be made.

The correctly completed discipline referral must be given to the administrator with the child, in the event the administrator.

Consequences given by the administrator may include:

1. A referral to a “time out” room and phone call to parent.

2. Progressive amounts of time served in “time out” depending upon the age of the child, for similar behaviors within the four-six week documentation period.

3. Requirement that the parent meets immediately with the administrator and takes the child home.

4. If the administrator is unable to reach a parent, he/she may require that the parent accompany the child to school the following day and meets with the administrator before the child is allowed to return to the classroom.

5. Other consequences at the discretion of the administrator.

Procedures for other administrative discipline referrals and RTI documentation Teachers should make every effort to deal with student misbehavior in the classroom. For RTI purposes, the behavior plan used in the classroom is considered the Tier II intervention. Teachers must document behavior of any student who does not respond to the intervention after either

the first two weeks of school, or the first two weeks of the child’s attendance. Tier II consists of 4 weeks of documentation of interventions implemented by teachers and

administrators.

Unless dealing with behaviors that warrant an immediate discipline referral to the administration, the following procedures must be followed by the classroom teacher before making an administrative discipline referral:

School Climate and Classroom Environment

Beginning of the Year

The beginning of the school year is a critical time for classroom management. Effective managers use the first week of the year to help students establish and understand appropriate classroom behavioral expectations. Teacher styles and personalities vary, but effective managers are clearly in charge of the class at the beginning of the year. They begin promptly, conduct activities at a reasonable pace, provide students with constructive learning experiences and provide information on what is expected. Effective classroom managers establish a single focus of any activity and work to reduce cross purposes. Effective managers strive for a deliberate, orderly pace, with continuity of thought and action.

The Trenton Board of Education believes that an effective instructional program requires an orderly school environment and that the effectiveness of the educational program is, in part, reflected in the behavior of pupils.

Establishing Positive Classroom RoutinesSee Climate and Culture PlanPg. 3

❏ Make sure that you are up and about in the classroom.❏ Please dress professionally.❏ Always greet students with a smile and an embracing attitude

❏ Please make sure that you establish a relationship with each student in the classroom. Real learning does not occur unless this accomplished. A willingness to be a little more open with your students goes a very long way in developing relationships

❏ Set the stage for your daily morning meetings.❏ Make sure parent contact and phone calls are for the positive as well as corrective. Please make sure that you

make it a point in the beginning of the school year to make a positive phone contact with each of your parents before any corrective phone calls are made. If a parent does not seem to be helping to resolve a problem just don’t continue calling. Instead the contact the counselor or refer student to I&RS.

❏ Instructional time can not be interrupted by phone calls or parent visitation to classrooms. Teachers are encouraged to make appointments during prep time.

❏ Please make sure that your learning environment contains the following:❏ A library area where students can comfortably read independently❏ A rug area for mini lesson❏ A technology (mobile or stationary) area with clear instructional tasks.❏ Desks arranged in cooperative pods to insure academic conversation….No rows please❏ A teacher desk area that is not center stage and is not used during instructional times.

Tier 1 Climate Plan

1. Phone call to parent. The tone of the phone call should be that the teacher would like to help the student and is seeking help from the parent, not simply informing the parent that the child is misbehaving in class.

2. Arrange a conference with the parent, the counselor and other teachers who work with the student.

3. After using reminders, redirections, and giving warnings, interventions need to be used. When giving consequences, teachers should remind students that they make choices regarding how they behave. It is most effective to use a calm, respectful, yet firm tone of voice when disciplining students. Consistency is important.

4. Document frequency of the behavior, interventions utilized, and the child’s response to the interventions. Possible interventions to be used in the classroom include but are not limited to: Restorative justice (righting the wrong)- for example, write an apology note, clean up a mess, allow the

child to earn back points lost or color pulled. Reward children nearby for appropriate behavior. Let the child know the parent will be called. Temporary change of seats. Permanent change of seats. Quiet time (time out in the classroom). Time out in another classroom. Proximity chair (chair close to teacher, temporary or permanent). Loss of privileges or extra fun (non-academic). Recess detention (child should be given a way to release energy, but not allowed to interact with other

children). This should be brief, not the entire recess period.

5. Refer the child to the counselor for at least two sessions, within two weeks.

The Board of Education expects pupils to conduct themselves in keeping with their level of maturity, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other pupils, for school personnel, for the educational purpose underlying all school activities, and for the care of school facilities and equipment.

The Board of Education believes that standards of pupil behavior must be set cooperatively by interaction among the pupils, parents/guardians, staff and community, producing an atmosphere that encourages pupils to grow in self-discipline. Such an atmosphere must include respect for self and others, as well as for district and community property.

The best discipline is self-imposed, and pupils must learn to assume and accept responsibility for their own behavior, and for the consequences of their misbehavior. Staff members who interact with pupils shall use preventive disciplinary action and place emphasis on the pupils’ ability to grow in self-discipline.

Do’s and Don’ts to make the new year more efficient: Do let students know what is expected of them. Do consider individual differences by designing activities in which students can succeed. Do stay in charge, be visible, be helpful and be encouraging. Do monitor student behavior and provide corrective feedback when needed. Do show enthusiasm about the exciting things student will learn in class. Don’t force students to guess what they are allowed to do or not do. Don’t ignore problems until they become disruptive. Don’t give long “busy work” assignments just to keep students occupied.

Classroom Environment

While good room arrangement is not a guarantee of good behavior, poor planning in this area can create conditions that lead to problems. If, for example, students are seated near distracting displays, if frequently used equipment or materials are inaccessible, more off-task behavior and wasted time are likely. No one arrangement of space, furniture, storage and equipment is best for all settings and purposes, but some general principles do underlie any effective and efficient arrangement.

o Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport o Establishing a Culture for Learningo Managing Classroom Procedureso Managing Student Behavioro Organizing Physical Space The teacher must be able to observe all students at all

times, to monitor work and behavior.o Frequently used areas of the room and traffic lanes should be unobstructed and easily

accessible.o Students should be able to see the teacher and presentation area without undue

turning or movement.o Commonly used classroom materials and student reference materials should be

readily availableExpectations

The goal in developing effective classroom management is to have a fair and consistent way in which to deal with all students who misbehave, thereby creating an atmosphere conducive to teaching and allowing more time on-task for learning.

First, it is vital that you determine specific behaviors you will require of your students. These behaviors will serve as the expectations for your classroom. Take time to think carefully about the behaviors you really need, then, with your students, choose three to five to be used as expectations.

When determining expectations be sure that they are understood by everyone. The key expectation that must in effect at all times: Students must follow your directions the

first time they are given.

When determining your expectations, remember that good classroom management begins with clearly defined standards. Your students must know your expectations in order for them to behave appropriately.

Positive Reinforcement

The key to effective management is positive support of students’ appropriate behavior. Use these guidelines to help you decide how to respond to students who behave appropriately.

Establish responses with which you are comfortable. Positive reinforcement should be something the students like. Positive responses should be provided as often as possible. Plan ahead of time which specific appropriate behavior merits reinforcement Earned rewards should never be taken away as a punishment.

The most effect reinforcement is positive affirmation. Non-specific praise creates “praise junkies.” Positive affirmation should be very specific. Non-specific praise such as “You did a good job today” or “excellent work” is too vague. In order for students to repeat their good behavior they need to know specifically what they have done right. More appropriate would be comments such as “I like the way you contributed to the class discussion today” or “The work you handed in was exceptionally neat.”

Try some of these other positive reinforcements for individual students: A positive note handed discreetly to the student. A positive note or call to parents/guardians. Skip a homework assignment. Extra computer time.

Hall Passes

❏ Students may not leave class for any reason without a pass.❏ Each homeroom including specialist, ESL, SPED, will use one universal pass for the girl’s bathroom and

one pass for the boy’s bathroom.❏ If your classroom has a bathroom, the students must use it. They should not be encouraged to use the

hallway bathrooms.❏ Any child going any place in the building must have a pass from the classroom teacher. The pass must be

dated and timed stamped; otherwise the students will be escorted back to class by the security officer.❏ During recess students will not be allowed to enter the building unless an emergency occurs.

These disciplinary offenses apply to the students at all times.

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Grading Procedures

Teachers are required to maintain an ongoing record of student grades. Special Education and ESL teachers will conference with teachers on an ongoing basis to provide grades

in accordance with IEPs and child’s language abilities. Students will be graded using a standards based report card using the following district-wide scale:

Grade Level - Kindergarten

Language Arts/Literacy/Reading/ESL: Mathematics: Kindergarten

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 10%Classroom Participation/Classwork 70%Projects/Performance Tasks 20%

Science: Social Studies: Kindergarten

Grading Category School recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 10%Classroom/Participation/Classwork 90%

Kindergarten Specialist (Art, Music, Media/Library, Physical Education, Technology)

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 5%Classroom Participation/Classwork

50%Quizzes 10%Test/Projects/Performances 25%District Common Assessment 10%

** If the course being taught does not have a “district common assessment” that is given, then the category of TESTS will be increased by 10% to make up for the removal of the category of “district common assessment”.

Grade Level – First and Second

Language Arts/Literacy/Reading/ESL: Mathematics: Grades 1-2

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 10%Classroom Participation/Classwork 40%Quizzes 20%

Test/Projects/Performance 20%District Common Assessment 10%

Science: Social Studies: Grades 1-2

Grading Category School recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 5%Classroom/Participation/Classwork 50%Quizzes 15%Test/Projects/Performance 20%District Common Assessment 10%

Grades 1-2 Specialist (Art, Music, Media/Library, Physical Education, Technology)

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 5%Classroom Participation/Classwork 50%Quizzes 10%Test/Projects/Performances 25%District Common Assessment 10%

** If the course being taught does not have a “district common assessment” that is given, then the category of TESTS will be increased by 10% to make up for the removal of the category of “district common assessment”.

Grade Level – Third, Fourth and Fifth

Language Arts/Literacy/Reading/ESL: Mathematics

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 10%Classroom Participation/Classwork

40%

Projects/Performance Tasks 20%Tests/Quizzes 20%District Common Assessment 10%

Science: Social Studies: Grades 3-5

Grading Category School recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 5%Classroom/Participation/Classwork 40%Quizzes 15%Performance Tasks 20%Tests/Projects 10%District Common Assessment 10%

Grade Levels Third, Fourth and Fifth

Grades 3-5 Specialist (Art, Music, Media/Library, Physical Education, Technology)

Grading Category School Recommendation Final RecommendationHomework 5%Classroom Participation/Classwork 50%Quizzes 10%Test/Projects/Performance 25%District Common Assessment 10%

** If the course being taught does not have a “district common assessment” that is given, then the category of TESTS will be increased by 10% to make up for the removal of the category of “district common assessment”.

Honor Roll

Principal’s List: All P’s, O’s, or A’s in Academic and O’s in Specialist Grades Honor Roll: P’s, O’s/S’s A’s / B’s in Academic Areas and O’s/S’s in Specialist Grades

Perfect AttendanceThis category will be taken directly from PowerSchool and then sent to teachers for verification.

Present for more than ½ of the instructional day daily (1:00pm is considered a full day). Excused absences MUST be with a Doctor’s Note (Specialist or hospital included). Less than 3 tardies. Remember 3 tardies = 1 absence.

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURESArrival Car Riders

Before 8:00 a.m. students are dropped off at the main entrance and report to the gymnasium/cafe All students who wish to eat breakfast are dropped off at the main entrance and must arrive before

8:30am. Breakfast is served between 8:00am – 8:30am in the cafeteria for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade; in the

gymnasium and/or designated area in cafeteria for 3rd – 5th grades. Between 8:00am-8:40 am students who will not eat breakfast are dropped off at the designated areas.

Bus RidersBuses drop off students near front entrance.

Students who arrive before 8:45 a.m. remain in their designated morning area until their teacher arrives to pick them up.

Daily Morning Arrival ProcedureDismissal

The main office will be closed for dismissal. No student is to request to go to the office to call a family member or friend for dismissal.

❏ Morning monitors arrive 7:55 a.m.

❏ School doors will open at 8:00 a.m.

❏ Students desiring to eat breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

❏ Morning monitors will supervise the students in the cafeteria and gymnasium.

❏ Students desiring to eat breakfast will be directed to pick up their breakfast and return to their designated

area.

❏ Students in the gym will eat breakfast at the back of the gymnasium and/or designated area in cafeteria.

● Students will be permitted to socialize with the students in their area until 8:40 am.

● At 8:40 students will be called to sit in a straight class line or at their class table.

● 8:45 am, teachers are to arrive promptly to be in front of class and conduct the flag salute and the

singing of the National Anthem

● Teachers are to assist the morning monitors in assuring that our students are dismissed in an

orderly fashion.

❏ As students transition from the gym/cafe, students are to be in line formation and the noise level should

be at a minimum.

❏ Review all materials that will be going home with the students. If necessary read the materials with the

students.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

All students are entitled to breakfast upon entering the building. All students are directed to eat in the cafeteria. No eating in the bleachers.

Daily Dismissal Procedure❏ Students are to be dismissed promptly at 3:15.❏ Kindergarten will dismiss from their room and a signature will be required.❏ Specialists will dismiss their last period class except for Kindergarten classes.

❏ Kindergarten paras will take students back to classroom for dismissal.

❏ All teachers dismissing will escort their classes to main foyer and direct their classes to designated areas and proceed out the front entrance.

❏ Students who attend Boys and Girls Club will be dismissed to cafeteria. A staff member from the Boys and Girls Club will be present to greet the students.

❏ Students who are walkers will be escorted outside to the front of the building using the main doors. Teachers are to remain with students until they are picked up or until 3:25. If students are not picked up by then they can be left out front under the supervision of the security officer.

❏ Bus students will be escorted to the gymnasium to sit on bleachers. Afterschool monitors will supervise bus students. Students must remain seated in gym until called to board the bus.

❏ Ms. Sparks will monitor the back of the foyer.❏ Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Washington will sweep the first floor.❏ Ms. Robinson will secure the second floor.❏ Mr. Grom will secure the third floor.❏ Ms. S. Kiley, Mr. Brunell, and Mr. Johnson will monitor the front portion of the school’s main entrance.❏ Mrs. Gammone will stand by the front of the main office.

❏ Students should be directed toward the front entrance to exit building.❏ Parents are not permitted to enter the building unless they have an appointment.

Classroom ManagementSee Climate and Culture PlanPg. 9

● Classroom management means empowering yourself to provide a safe and orderly learning environment for your students. Each time you remove a student from your room and request that someone else address the issue you have disempowered yourself. With this in mind please make every effort to deal with minor problems and disruptive behavior within your own classroom. Unless an act of violence occurs, please do not send students to the office. If an act of violence occurs do not immediately send a student out of the classroom; send for security to escort the student out. If this occurs, please complete a discipline referral slip that will accompany the student. If it becomes necessary to write a discipline referral slip for something other than violence, please remember that

this is not your first choice of corrective action. There are many interventions that must occur before you write a student up. If it does become necessary to write a discipline referral after other interventions have not helped, please do so but please do not send the student and referral at the same time. You may send the referral to the office and the student will be called to the office.

● I will support you in every way possible to empower yourself. If you want my assistance or intervention with a difficult and recurring problem, please see me in conference and I will then come to your room and observe and offer suggestions and strategies for you to use to correct the situation.

● Your morning meetings are a powerful tool in establishing and sustaining a safe, orderly and nurturing environment that will allow a maximum degree of learning to occur. Use them to establish and maintain positive and healthy relationships within your classrooms.

Corporal Punishment

Article1. Public and Private Educational Institutions.

18A:6-1. Corporal Punishment of pupils. No person employed or engaged in a school or educational institution, whether public or private, shall inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon a pupil attending such school or institution; but any such person may, within the scope of his employment, use and apply such amounts of force as is reasonable and necessary:

(1) to quell a disturbance, threatening physical injury to others;(2) to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control

of a pupil;(3) for the purpose of self-defense; and (4) for the protection of persons or property;

and such acts, or any of them, shall not be constructed to constitute corporal punishment within the meaning and intendment of this section. Every resolution, by law, rule, ordinance, or other act or authority permitting or authorizing corporal punishment to be inflicted upon a pupil attending a school or educational institution shall be void. As amended L. 1964, c. 182.

Lunchroom Procedures

● Teachers are to escort students to the entrance of the cafeteria and release custody to a lunch duty staff member.● Students will enter cafeteria and sit at assigned tables.● Lunch duty staff will call students to line up for their lunch by class and gender. (ie. Mrs. Marcucci’s girls line up,

then Mrs. Marcucci’s boys line up)● Students will have 20 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes for recess, alternating with grade levels. ● Students should be encouraged to finish their entire lunch.● Students must remain seated at all times.● Students must clean their area before they line up to leave the cafeteria.● During inclement weather or below 40 degrees or over 95 degrees, recess will be held in the gymnasium.● Lunch duty staff will supervise students during recess (indoor recess and outdoor recess). No student is allowed

on playground or in the gymnasium without staff supervision.● Students must have a pass for the nurse for all non-emergency incidents that occur at lunch or recess.● No more than two students (of each gender) may use the bathroom at one time during lunch/recess. Please

monitor the student traffic.● Teachers must pick up students on time from lunch or recess.● Students will be called to line up to dismiss from the cafeteria by class when their teacher arrives.

● Students will be called to line up on the playground at the lunch ending time.

Evacuation Event Procedures

The following pages is a guide responding to an event requiring evacuation, but it is not a complete list of all factors to be required to be considered.

The Mott School Emergency and Crisis Management Team will adhere to the protocols listed in the Trenton Public Schools Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plan.

The following staff are members of the Mott School Emergency Response and Crisis Management Team:

Title Name Office Cell

Principal/Incident Commander Dr. Channing C. Conway 609-656-4832

Assistant Principal/Designee N/A N/A

Head Custodian William Guevara 606-656-4830 x3125

School Nurse Karen Minott 609-656-4830X4834

Evacuation Coordinator Andres Marrero 609-713-6613

Student Release Team Coordinator TBD 609-656-4832

School Security Officer Officer Rochelle Rogers 609-656-4832

Senior Manager of South Village Donald Crusen 609-394-8655

Evacuation Plan Part 1

(In the event that we may return shortly)

Evacuation notification may be initiated by the fire alarm or by stating over the PA system “This is an emergency evacuation. Please evacuate your classroom or areas immediately through the nearest exit door”

ProcedureREMAIN CALM!DO NOT USE ELEVATORS TO EVACUATE!!!Secure your roll book/class roster

First Floor❏ Ms. Rivera (101) will exit from their own rooms and make a right onto Stokely Avenue toward car wash.

❏ Ms. Grissom (102) will exit through Kindergarten Room (101), make a right on Stokely Avenue and proceed past

the car wash.

❏ Ms. Marcucci (103), Ms. Williams (104) will exit from their own rooms, proceed through upper playground and

make a left onto Second Street.

❏ Ms. Gammone (143), Mrs. Agnoli (105) proceed through upper playground and make a left onto Second Street.

❏ Cafeteria exit through rear cafe door, proceed through upper playground to Second Street and make a right.

❏ Gym classes exit through the custodial exit and make a left onto Stokely Avenue.

Second Floor

❏ Ms. Robinson(202), Ms. Hammons (203), Mrs. Thomas (201), Mr. Kennedy (228A), Ms. Sparks (228B) will exit down stairway #2 exit through the side door, make a right and proceed past the car wash.

❏ Mrs. Ons (212), Mrs. Short (204), Mrs. Rivera (207), Mr. Mayberg (208), will exit down stairway #1, proceed through the upper playground and make a left onto Second Street.

❏ SPEECH THERAPIST (209), Ms. Washington (205) will exit down stairway #1, proceed through the playground and make a left onto Second Street.

❏ Mr. Johnson (Library) will exit through its own emergency exit, down stairway #4, proceed to far end of lower playground.

Third Floor❏ Mr. Conrad (306), Mrs. Mitchell (307), Ms. Weiss (324), Mrs. Maurice (305) will exit down stairway #1, proceed

through the upper playground and make a right onto Second Street.❏ Mrs. Begonja (304), Dr. Stephens (315B), Ms. S. Kiley (330), Mrs. Park (333A), Mrs. Franko (333B) will exit

down stairway #4, proceed to far end of the lower playground.❏ Mr. Exner (301), Ms. Kiley (302), Ms. McNear (303), Mr. Mayberg (315A), Mr. Grom (309) will exit down

stairway #2 exit through the main entrance, make a left pass parking lot. * If any of the exits are blocked, use the closest and safest exit to leave the building.

Part 2 (In the event that we may not return)

In the event that re-entry to the building is not allowed, we will seek shelter at the South Village Senior Community. Please adhere to the following procedure if we must evacuate to South Village Senior Community:

❏ If your class is on Stokely Avenue in front of the Car Wash, escort the students in an orderly single file directly across the street to Gate 3 and proceed to Building D to the Community Room. Have the students sit quietly on the floor. Our custodians will manage traffic while you cross Stokely Avenue with your class.

❏ If your class is on Stokely Avenue in front of the Parking Lot, escort the students in an orderly single file directly across the street to Gate 2. Walk through the Parking Lot, turn to your right and proceed to Building D to the Community Room. Have the students sit quietly on the floor.

❏ If your class is on Second Street proceed up Second Street to Lalor. Make a left onto Lalor Street and make a left back onto Stokely Avenue. Proceed past the Car Wash and escort the students in an orderly single file directly across the street to Gate 3 and proceed to Building D to the Community Room. Have the students sit quietly on the floor. Our Evacuation Coordinator and our Security Officers will be stationed at South Village to direct movement.

❏ Once at evacuation site, confirm that everyone is accounted for; immediately report missing persons to the Evacuation Coordinators.

❏ When all students are safely in place and all class rosters have been checked, Our Student Release Team Coordinators will proceed to recreation room outside the community room in Building D and begin Reunification Procedures if necessary.

❏ Our Student Release Team Coordinators will be stationed in the Community Room of Building D to direct placement of students.

❏ No one is to leave the evacuation assembly area until the “All Clear” signal is given, or until other instructions are provided by the IC/Principal.

❏ Things to Remember❏ Remain Calm❏ Remember your roster/roll book❏ Teachers are to move the students quickly, quietly and safely to evacuation areas❏ Avoid using cell phones other than for emergency purposes.

Reunification Plan (From South Village)

Student Reunification Staging Area: Community Room in Building D

Parent Reunification Pick-up Area: Recreation Room outside the Community Room in Building D Reunification Area: Main Office in Building D

Student Release Team Coordinators: Stephanie Gammone Student Release Team Assistants: Indra Love & Gloria Olmeda Reunification Runners: Andres Marrero & Leslie Sparks Upon the event of an evacuation, the Release Team Assistants will bring the portable box containing student contact information out of the building and to the designated Parent Reunification Pick up Area. Reunification will proceed accordingly:

❏ Parents report to parent check-in location.❏ Parent requests student to be released and shows identification.❏ Staff checks ID and marks class roster.❏ Parent proceeds to Reunification Area.❏ Runner brings student to Reunification Area.

At no time is a parent or guardian allowed in the Student Reunification Staging Area. Whenever we evacuate the building all teachers must bring their class roster. It is your responsibility to account for all students assigned to you at a given time. If your students are at lunch, the cafeteria staff will also have a roster. Cafeteria students will evacuate through the upper playground and a will make a right onto Second Street. You are to join them there. It is imperative that we become accustomed to this in the event that the evacuation is not a drill but rather an authentic emergency.

Shelter-in-Place Event Procedures The Shelter-In-Place event will be used to protect staff and students from external threats such as weather, chemical and other natural and man-made threats.

Shelter-in-place will be initiated by stating over the PA system, “Please start the Shelter-in-Place procedures immediately.”

The Shelter-in-Place location is the gymnasium. See seating chart for this procedure.

Procedure❏ REMAIN CALM!❏ DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!!!❏ Secure your roll book/class roster.❏ Escort your students quickly and quietly to the gymnasium.❏ All classes will proceed to the nearest stairwell and walk single file to the gym. Sit in your designated areas on the

floor of the gym. Do not sit on the bleachers.

Reunification Plan (From School Building)

Student Reunification Staging Area: Individual Classrooms Parent Reunification Pick-up Area: Gym Reunification Area: Cafeteria

Student Release Team Coordinators: Bernetta Washington Student Release Team Assistants: Indra Love Gloria OlmedaReunification Runners: Jonathan Grom Leslie Sparks Upon the event of a lock down where a reunification would be required, the Release Team Assistants will bring the portable box containing student contact information to the designated Parent Reunification Pick up Area. Reunification will proceed accordingly:

❏ Parents report to parent check-in location.❏ Parent requests student to be released and shows identification.❏ Staff checks ID and marks class roster.❏ Parent proceeds to Reunification Area.❏ Runner brings student to Reunification Area.

At no time is a parent or guardian allowed in the Student Reunification Staging Area.

MEGAN’S LAW

SCHOOL PERSONNEL RULES OF CONDUCT

If you have received a Notice Form from law enforcement that there is a convicted sex offender living in the neighborhood where your school is located. You must comply with the following rules:

You may do the following:1. You should use the information you have received to exercise appropriate caution to protect those under

your care or supervision based upon the information provided.2. You should remain alert for the presence of this individual in the vicinity of those under your care or

supervision.3. If you believe that you have seen this individual in the vicinity and have a reasonable belief that the

offender represents a threat to those under your care or supervision, you should advise the school principal or contact your law enforcement agency.

4. Without revealing any confidential information concerning the offender, you may conduct age-appropriate discussions in the classroom to explain the potential danger to students, and participate in school meetings to discuss notification-related issues with parents and other interested parties.

Doing the following is inappropriate and may result in court action or prosecutionbeing taken against you:

1. Do not share the information in this notification flyer itself, with anyone. Specifically, you should not share the information in this notification flyer, or the flyer itself, with those in your care, their parents/guardians, other relatives, your own family members, or the media.

2. Do not make any copies of the notification flyer, or reproduce it in any way.3. Do not post the flyer in a public location (such as a school bulletin board), or display it in a place where

it is visible to anyone.4. Do not attempt to harm the offender or his/her property. Do not attempt to harass the offender or make

unsolicited, unwanted contact. If you believe the individuals is a physical threat to you or children in your care, please contact your local police.

5. Do not take any action against this offender’s family, household members or employer that may in any way harm or harass a person or property.

SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS

1. School-wide behavioral expectations are taught to all students and posted throughout the school. 2. Appropriate student behavior is taught by ALL teachers the first two weeks of school and reviewed

frequently throughout the year.

3. Monthly guidance lessons by school counselors teach social and coping skills.

4. Firm, fair, and corrective responses to problem behavior along with positive reinforcement for all students.

5. Active supervision and monitoring in common areas.

6. Celebrations of success for group reinforcement in all classrooms.

7. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

8. Frequent communication between teachers and parents.

9. Ongoing training for all staff regarding effective behavior management.

10. Procedures for administrative discipline referrals and RTI documentation are followed.

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION/INTERVENTION REFERRAL AND SERVICES The Response to Intervention tiers are described below. Students may move in and out of the different tiers as needed. Students do not automatically advance to the next tier merely because the required numbers of weeks have passed. Tier I

All students get exposure to Tier I instruction which consists of differentiated instruction based on the Common Core Standards and individual students’ needs.

Tier I for behavior consists of the classroom discipline plan.

Beginning Tier II (Best practice- 6 weeks) Tier II are identified using the results of the NJASK and additional data. Teachers should contact the parent as soon as possible and maintain communication log sheet. The specific concern is identified, along with a research-based intervention that addresses the concern. Baseline data is collected, and then the intervention is implemented. Concrete data collection regarding student progress must be collected: Academic- at a minimum monthly; bi-weekly is recommended Behavior- progress monitored on a daily basis Interventions may be added/adjusted as needed.

Beginning Tier III (Academic- 12 weeks; Behavior- 6-8 weeks) An IR&S meeting must be arranged with the counselor. Hearing/vision screening is completed by the school nurse. The IR&S meeting is held, ideally with the student’s parent present, and all other involved school

personnel. The Tier III intervention is selected during the IR&S team meeting. The intervention is implemented. Data collection/progress monitoring is continued: Academic- weekly or bi-weekly Behavior- daily Interventions may be adjusted as needed. If data shows that no or minimal progress has been made and documentation is complete, the folder is

reviewed by Counselor. Testing/referral for special programs may be considered.

Intervention Referral and Services (IR&S) Coordinator/ Facilitator: School Counselor Complete the IR&S form Attach relevant documentation Return to School Counselor Follow up with School Counselor

Regular Release of Pupils before the End of the Normal School Day

There are varying situations which may justify release of certain pupils from school before time for closing. Such situations are justifiable only if the release does not jeopardize the pupil’s educational program and the reason for such release can be shown to have positive benefits for the pupil.

A student shall not be released to an adult other than the parent or guardian without the verifiable written permission of the parent or guardian. This verification will be authenticated prior to the release of the student with telephone contact with the parent or guardian authorizing the release of the student to the adult. Failure to obtain both written and verbal verification will result in the student remaining in school until the end of the normal school day. The Board believes this policy is essential for the protection of our students.

Late Arrival and Early Dismissal

The board recognizes that from time to time compelling circumstances will require that a pupil be late to school or dismissed before the end of the school day.

As agents responsible for the education of the children in this district, The Chief School Administrator or designee shall require that the school be notified in advance of such absences by written request of the pupil’s parent/guardian, which shall state the reason for the tardiness or early dismissal. Justifiable reasons may include:

o Medical or dental appointments;o Medical disability;o Family emergency;o Court appearance;o Reasons Acceptable by Administration

No pupil in grades kindergarten through five shall be permitted to leave school before the close of the school day unless he/she is met in the school by his/her parent/guardian or a person authorized by the parent/guardian to act in his/her behalf. Authorization must be verified with the parent/guardian prior to the release of the student.

Tardiness not covered by the causes listed shall be cumulative, and may affect class grade.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are to be used to extend learning in the classroom. All field trips should have educational value and should relate to the theme or the unit being taught. Lesson plans are to accompany all field trip requests. Teachers must submit a Student Study Trip Form and Lesson Plan for Student Study Trip Form for each trip they are planning.

Field trip forms are available in the main office and can be found online through the Technology Portal on the District’s website.

Students not enrolled in a teacher’s class may not go on field trip experiences unrelated to their academic work. Field trip requests and class coverage for those students that are not participating in the trip are to be coordinated with the Principal or his designee.

Teachers are encouraged to take their classes on field trips when they are appropriate. Trenton School District buses are available for some trips; however, some trips may require student payment for transportation. Trips are coordinated through the principal and vice principal. The completion of schedules, approvals and arrangements should take place at least 45 days prior to the scheduled trip. Please initiate all processes 60 days

before your scheduled trip. No trips may be taken without approval of Mott Elementary School administration. Students will not be permitted to attend any trip without the written documentation of parental approval.

The following procedures will be implemented for processing student study trips:

1. Teachers are to complete a Student Study Trip form and Lesson Plan for Student Study Trip Form.

2. The forms must be submitted to Principal’s office prior to November 1, 2016 for all trips. All forms must have an approval signed by the principal. 3. All supporting documentation, including invoices, lunch requests, invitations, special travel arrangements, etc., must be included.

4. If you are going to use a Trenton Board of Education bus, please provide a copy to the principal’s office of the arrangements made with the Board of Education.

5. Any cancellations need at least a 2 week notice and must be submitted in writing to the Principal.

6. Teachers are to use parent volunteers as chaperones for student trips.

7. Teachers are responsible for arranging their own class coverage for the classes of teachers that may chaperone a trip.

8. On the day of the trip a list, with names and grade/homeroom, of the studentsleaving the building must be submitted to the attendance office prior to departure along with a cell phone number for the sponsor of the trip.

Gershom Mott Elementary School Counseling School Counselor: Donna Miller Child Study Team Liaison: Richard Rivera The primary role of the school social workers is to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic

mission by serving as a liaison between the school, the home, and the community. All referrals to the child study team should be made through the school counselor or a school

administrator.

CHARACTER EDUCATION Each month Gershom Mott School focuses on a different character trait. The character word of the month is discussed briefly during morning announcements and during classroom guidance lessons. Teachers are expected to use the words on a regular basis and incorporate them into lesson plans when possible. The school counselors have many resources available for use by teachers and the media center has a character education book section. Below are the words for each month and the school system definitions. The Six Pillars have been organized as follows:

September -- Responsibility October-- Respect November/December – Trustworthiness January -- Fairness February -- Caring March/April -- Citizenship May/June -- All six pillars

BUILDING SECURITY Money and Valuable Items

School and/or personal monies should not be left unattended in the classroom. Any personal items of significant value should be left at home or kept in a locked area of the classroom.

There is no insurance coverage for money or valuables stolen from desks or classrooms. Keys and ID Badges

Please inform the Head Custodian as soon as possible for any lost keys for lock/key replacement. ID Badges are issued through the security office of the Board of Education.

School Visitors All visitors to Gershom Mott Elementary School are asked to use the main entrance, report to the front

office, sign in and obtain a visitors pass. All other doors remain locked at all times. No visitors should be allowed to enter these doors. If parents arrive in a classroom without a visitor’s pass and/or unannounced, they should be referred to

the office to sign in.

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING Housekeeping and care of furniture and equipment in the classrooms is a collaborative effort between

custodians, teachers, and students. The custodial staff is responsible for cleaning floors, sinks, counters, restrooms and emptying trash each

day. Dusting and mopping will be done on a weekly basis. Teachers and students should assist the custodians by picking up paper, keeping books off the floor, etc. Teachers should help check restrooms for cleanliness and remind students to flush urinals and

commodes and put paper towels in the trashcan. Any student items found on school grounds should be taken to the lost and found area located on the

green hall by the music room. All maintenance requests should be emailed to Head Custodian.

SCHOOL EMERGENCY PLAN (see Evacuation Event Procedures) School emergency exit plans must be posted in each classroom. Administrators will notify teachers when the school is considered to be in a situation in which crisis

procedures should be followed. Teachers are to remain with their students at all times unless directed otherwise by an administrator. School personnel are not to use school telephones or personal cell phones during a crisis. Students will be kept at school or the emergency evacuation site until the crisis is determined to be over. Students will not be released to parents/guardians during a school crisis or lockdown. When the crisis is declared to be over by administrators, normal student check-out procedures will be

followed. When weather or other emergency conditions require that students be dismissed early, announcements

are made over local radio stations and a “School Messenger” phone call is made as soon as possible to allow parents time to make arrangements to meet buses or pick up their children from school.

Teachers will maintain an emergency/evacuation folder/packet that includes: Student attendance Updated student emergency records

CAFETERIA PROCEDURES

Aramark is our Board approved food service provider. Aramark provides pre-ordered lunches. See Cafeteria for order form and account information. Universal Free Breakfast Program is still available to all students. All monies for lunch are submitted to the Cafeteria. Lunch accounts are not linked to Mott School accounts. Each teacher has a designated time to arrive and depart from the cafeteria. Lack of punctuality will interfere with the master schedule. Teachers should communicate the importance of a balanced diet and the use of good manners. Para-professionals and/or others assigned cafeteria duty are responsible for cafeteria supervision Parents are encouraged to visit the school cafeteria and have lunch with their child. The cost of each meal for the 2016 – 2017 year is:

Student LunchFull Price: $2.15Reduced: $0.40

EMAIL IN TRENTON

All personnel at Mott Elementary School have an email account. It is the most efficient way to communicate information on a daily basis. It is expected that you will check your email daily. Please delete unwanted messages in a timely fashion to conserve space on the server.

Your Email Address:

Your username is your first initial, last name (Unless you have been told differently due to a duplicate.) i.e. John Doe is jdoe.

John’s email address would bejdoe@trenton.k12.nj.us

How to use your email:

We use Webmail, which means that you can access your email from any computer that is online. It is different if you are on a Trenton Networked computer or at home.

At school:If you are on our network you go to the Trenton Web page and click on Staff Email Access then click on the yellow “E” in the upper right hand corner of the page. You will be asked for a username and password. You must type Mott/ before your username. Mott identifies your domain. Your password is the same as your username the first time you sign in. The first time you check your email you should change your password. The direct address is: http://www.trenton.k12.nj.us/OWA.htm

At home:If you are outside of the district, click on Staff Email Access then click on the yellow “E” in the upper right hand corner of the page. Enter your username, domain, and password as prompted. Remember, your domain is Mott!

Staff Internet, Email and Network Access AgreementAccess to the Internet is a privilege extended to you by the Trenton Public Schools and may be revoked at any time.

Any intentional behavior with respect to the electronic environment that interferes with the mission oractivities of the Trenton Public Schools will be regarded as unethical. The following guidelines apply to the use of computer systems, accounts, or network access provided by the district for your use.

1. You are responsible to have read, understood and accept the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for the Internet (Policy # 6142.10).

2. You are responsible for what is done using your account(s). If there is evidence of unauthorized or improper use of your account it will be disabled pending investigation by the appropriate administrators.

3. Don’t let other people use your account. Keep your password a secret. Don’t even give your password to an administrator. Change it frequently and use a random combination of letters/numbers for a password.

4. Never keep a session open when you leave your computer. This allows someone else to use your account.

5. Only read other people’s files if you have permission to read them.

6. Only attempt to connect to other computers if you have reason to believe that the owner wants you to connect.

7. Do not attempt to send “forged” mail or news postings (forged means any message without an accurate “from” line). Attempts to use other individual’s accounts, attempts to learn other’s passwords, attempts to alter system files are considered inappropriate behavior and subject to immediate suspension of system access.

8. The Trenton School District does not condone or tolerate the unauthorized copying or use of licensed computer software. You must adhere to the district’s licensing responsibilities and comply with all copyright laws. An individual engaged in the unauthorized copying or use of software may also face civil suit, criminal charges, and/or penalties and fines. Subject to the facts and circumstances of each case, such individuals shall be solely responsible for their defense and any resulting liability.

9. Use for commercial or for profit activities is prohibited. Use for product advertisement or political lobbying is also prohibited.

10. Certain aspects of the use of electronic equipment are being recorded in logs for assistance in duly authorized legal investigations of alleged misbehavior under this document or Board Policy #6142.10. The actual content of these logs will only be reviewed by authorized district or external law enforcement officials.

I understand and will abide by the above Conditions, Rules and the Acceptable Use Policy #6142.10. I further understand that any violation of the above conditions, rules and Acceptable Use Policy is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and appropriate legal action may be taken.

Print Full Name: ______________________________________________________________

Position:_____________________________________________________________________

School Email Account: _________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________Date:___________________Board Approved April 24, 2006

TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION“Children come first, Los niños son primero”

Ms. Lucy Feria Dr. Channing C. ConwayInterim Superintendent of Schools Principal609.656.5454 609.989.2682 fax 609.656.4831 609.599.4530 faxlferia@trenton.k12.nj.us cconway@trenton.k12.nj.us

My signature below indicates that I have reviewed the 2016 – 2017 Mott Elementary School Staff Handbook and understand its content.

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