MSD 25 Calendar and Guide 2019-2020

2019-2020 Calendar & Guide

Marysville School District

Board of Directors

2019 - 2020 School Board Meetings

The Marysville School District Board of Directors will conduct their regular meetings on the dates listed below. All regular board meetings begin at 6:30 PM and are typically on the first and third Mondays of each month with some exceptions due to holidays and school breaks. Regular session meetings are held at the district administration office at 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA, in the Board Room. If there are cancellations, postponements, changes of location or start time, advance notice will be given to board members and the notice will be posted on the district web site Board of Directors page. Note: Board work study sessions, retreats, or special meetings are not a part of this schedule and are scheduled as needed by the Board and the Superintendent.

Pete Lundberg President Director, District 3

Dr. Tom Albright Director, District 5

Chris Nation Legislative Representative Director, District 1

About

The Marysville School District Board of Directors is composed of five district citizens elected by voters to serve four-year terms. Their authority is established by the Washington State Legislature and they act under the direction and restrictions of state law. The Board’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Establishing general policy for the school system; • Employing school personnel upon recommendation of the superintendent; • Adopting the annual operating budget; • Exercising the legislative powers conferred by the Legislature in overseeing school functions; and • Selecting the superintendent of schools.

Mariana Maksimos Director, District 2

Vanessa Edwards Vice President Director, District 4

The members of the Board of Directors share a common vision for the Marysville School District. The board seeks to find ways to provide not just an adequate education for children, but an excellent one. The belief is that every child in Marysville and Tulalip deserves the very best educational experience possible and every child has the potential to achieve success in life if given the right tools to do so.

We encourage members of the community and our staff to attend board meetings and to be involved in committees when possible. We believe that it truly does take a community to raise a child. – MSD Board of Directors

Note: November 2019 is an election year. This publication was produced with information as of August 2019. Voter outcomes may change for some of the Directors listed. The District website will be updated with current Director information if applicable.

Date:

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September 3, 2019 September 16 October 7 October 21 November 4 November 18 December 9*

January 6, 2020 January 21 February 3 February 18 March 2 March 16

Tuesday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday (Board Reorganization) Monday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Monday Monday

April 13* Monday May 4 Monday May 18 Monday June 1 Monday June 15 Monday July 13* Monday August 3 Monday August 17 Monday

Day: Spring Break: April 6 – 10, 2020

High School Graduations:

Marysville Getchell, June 10, 4:00 pm Marysville Pilchuck, June 10, 7:30 pm Legacy High School, June 11, 4:30 pm Tulalip Heritage High School, June 11, 7:00 pm

*NOTE: Only one regular session board meeting per month. The meeting schedule is subject to change every year.

Changes such as cancellations or postponements of the board meetings that may arise will be posted in advance on the district website for the general public at www.msd25.org

Coffee With Constituents

The Board of Directors Coffee with Constituents is a meet and greet opportunity for the community to engage with board members. The casual nature of the events allows for respectful discourse and exchange of questions and answers. Join board members for an hour of coffee and conversations. Event details will be published on the website.

Working Together

The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of a communal commitment for the success of our students and staff. Likewise, the Board encourages the joining together with stakeholders in providing exceptional academic, social, and emotional experiences for students.

The Board also seeks continual input from members of the community because your input is important to the work of the district. You may provide input and support by attending and speaking at a board meeting, emailing the Board President, or calling the District’s Educational Services Center. If you have a school or district-related issue, please review the Guidelines for Resolving Citizens Concerns prior to contacting the school board. Keep in mind that the school board president is responsible for all board-related correspondence. Learn more about the School Board and how you can get involved on our website at www.msd25.org

Welcome from the

CONTENTS 2 Marysville School District

Board of Directors

3 Welcome from the Superintendent

4-5 School and District Locations 6 Tips for a Successful School Year

8 Voter Information

10 Election Day

10 Inclement Weather

14 Partnering for Safe Schools 16 Career and Technical Education Month

18 Thank You Education Support Professionals 20 Thank You Volunteers

22 Thank You Marysville Teachers

24 Graduation Dates

26 Homegrown Hero

28 School Bus Safety

30-31 District Information

32-45 ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS

• Annual District Report Card

• Assessment Information

• Attendance and Truancy

• Athletics

• Breakfast and Lunch Program

• Career and Technical Education 45

• Child Find Notice 46

• E arly Childhood Education and 47

Assistance Program 48

• Homeless Assistance

• English Language Learning

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Facilities Notification

• Facility Rentals

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• Guidelines for Resolving Concerns

• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

• Health Services

• Healthy Youth Survey • Highly Capable Program • I nclement Weather and School Closure Information • Military Affiliation Data •N on-Discrimination Statement • Photographs and Video •P ost Secondary College and Military Recruiters • Protection of Pupil Rights • Public Records Access • SafeSchools Alert • Sexual Harassment • Special Education Services • Student Conduct • Student Insurance • Student Learning Alternatives • Student Records and the Law • S tudents’ Responsibilities and Rights • Student Safety • Title I/Learning Assistance Program Sports Offerings School Calendar Bell Schedule Connect With Us

Superintendent Hello Marysville School District Families, As your Superintendent, it is an honor and privilege to serve the students and families of our Marysville and Tulalip community. On behalf of the Board of Directors and our District and School(s) staff, we look forward to each school year.

This year, our goal is to provide an exceptional experience for your child(ren) and family. One where all feel welcome, treated with dignity and respect, and to provide environments for students where they are engaged in their learning, feel safe, and cared for by staff. We can do this together by building trusting relationships, mutual respect, and delivering exceptional customer service to all we serve.

Our District and schools are working hard to improve academic outcomes for students and much work is underway to align instructional programs, purchase new curriculum, and provide professional development training for our staff to strengthen our programs.

In addition and thanks to our voters’ approval of the 2018 Capital Levy, we are completing much-needed facility improvements to our aging schools. Please stay connected with us to keep informed on this important work.

Thank you for supporting our schools and the Marysville and Tulalip communities. Strong schools make for even stronger communities and we embrace the responsibility with you by our side to produce students who are prepared for all the world has to offer. I’m honored to serve and wish you a wonderful school year.

Jason Thompson Superintendent

#WeAreMSD

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER MARYSVILLE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Location of The Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Developmental Preschool Program (360) 965-0230 4317 76th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Jennifer Cassarino

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALLEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1100 6505 60th Drive NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Janelle McFalls

CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 (360) 965-1200 5200 100th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Alene Arakawa

GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1700 6510 Grove Street Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Sharon Anderson

KELLOGG MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1900 6325 91st Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Eneille Nelson

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1800 1919 Tenth Street Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Rich Middaugh

MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1600 4407 116th Street NE Marysville, WA 98271 Principal: Kelly Sheward

PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1300 5115 84th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Mica Harasek

QUIL CEDA TULALIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-3100 2415 74th Street NE Tulalip, WA 98271 Principal: Joan Robertson-Landi

SHOULTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1400 13525 51st Avenue NE Marysville, WA 98271 Principal: Cory Taylor

SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades K-5 360-965-1500 3707 Sunnyside Boulevard Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Kim Reich

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOLS

10TH STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARYSVILLE PILCHUCK HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 6-8 360-965-0400 7204 27th Avenue NE Marysville, WA 98271 Principal: Ray Houser

Grades 9-12 360-965-2000 5611 108th Street NE Marysville, WA 98271 Principal: Christine Bromley

CEDARCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARYSVILLE LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 6-8 360-965-0700 6400 88th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Russell Wilsterman

Grades 9-12 360-965-3000 7204 27th Avenue NE Tulalip, WA 98271 Principal: Ray Houser

MARYSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

TULALIP HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 6-8 360-965-0900 4923 67th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Stephanie Kubej

Grades 9-12 360-965-2800 7204 27th Avenue NE Marysville, WA 98271 Principal: Kelli Miller

TOTEM MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARYSVILLE GETCHELL HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 6-8 360-965-0500 1605 7th Street Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Angela Collins

Grades 9-12 360-965-2300 8301 84th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 Principal: Richard Zimmerman

DISTRICT LOCATIONS DISTRICT OFFICE - SERVICE CENTER Grades PreK-12 360-965-0000 4220 80th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270

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TRANSPORTATION CENTER District Transportation Center 360-965-0300 4302 134th Street NE Marysville WA 98271

Tips for a Successful School Year No matter the age, nutrition, sleep and managing stress are important for supporting our physical, social and emotional health. It also helps us put our best foot forward each day. These things are even more important for early childhood development. Investing in our children is important as it maximizes their future well-being and educational success! Help your child in and outside of the classroom with these helpful tips:

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Make sure your child attends school EVERY DAY School attendance is a baseline factor in determining a student’s success. While the importance of attendance may seem obvious, the consequences of low attendance are serious for all children, and the entire community. Being in school leads to succeeding in school, helps students stay out of trouble, and ensures they are on track to graduate.

Project a positive attitude about school Children pick up on the messages we send, so make those messages optimistic and hopeful.

Communicate to your children through words and body language that you are excited about school and confident they will enjoy it.

Help your child get a healthy breakfast and lunch Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch increases concentration and helps improve grades. Medical authorities and nutrition researchers have documented that youngsters who eat nutritious meals every day and lead active lifestyles will excel. Ensuring your child gets a healthy breakfast and lunch each day will help them focus and succeed in the classroom.

Establish family rules related to TV, computer, and video game usage Even in the age of computers and online education, ground rules for using electronic devices need to be set. These rules apply to parents, too! Our technology partners Eduro Learning have provided us with example media contracts for families. Find them at www.msd25.org under For Parents – Forms Take care of yourself As a flight attendant would say, “If you are traveling with a small child, put the oxygen mask on yourself first, then on your child.” As parents, we can only help our children if we are also taking good care of ourselves. Take care of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, relationally and spiritually.

Make it a priority.

September 2019

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

National Hispanic -Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)

Labor Day

First Day of School Grades 1-12*

Early Release

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Early Release

First Day of Kindergarten National Arts in Education Week International Literacy Day Grandparents’ Day

Patriot Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 First Day of Developmental Preschool & ECEAP

Early Release Constitution Week

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm Mexican Independence Days Citizenship/Constitution Day

International Day of Peace

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Early Release Constitution Week

1st Day of Autumn

29 30 Notes

*Some middle and high schools will have an adjusted schedule for the first days of school. Schools will communicate schedule prior to 9/4.

Rosh Hashanah*

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OCTOBER IS MARYSVILLE TULALIP HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONTH

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 and your vote matters. Not registered to vote? The process is quick and easy!

Go to: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1967/Voter-Registration Your vote matters! You must be registered 29 days before an election to vote in that election. If you are not currently registered to vote in the state of Washington and have lived in Snohomish County 30 days, you may register eight days before an election at the County Auditor’s Office.

The State Voter Pamphlet is mailed to every household during the month of October and ballots mailed to homes around the third week of October. A ballot drop box will be placed at Marysville City Hall on State Avenue for completed ballots. Ballots are accepted until the end of the day on November 5.

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WEDNESDAY

Each October, the Marysville School District partners with The Tulalip Tribes to recognize October as “Health and Wellness” month. The Tribes plan activities for each week focusing on physical, emotional, social and mental health and well-being.

October 2019 THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 Rosh Hashanah* National Italian American Heritage Month

Child Health Day

Early Release

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No School

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm Fire Prevention Week

Yom Kippur

German-American Day

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Early Release

National School Lunch Week

Columbus Day (Indigenous People’s Day) Canadian Thanksgiving

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release National Character Counts Week National School Bus Safety Week Red Ribbon Week (Drug-Free America)

United Nations Day

Make a Difference Day

27 28 29 30 31 Notes ____________________________________ Red Ribbon Week (Drug-Free America)

Halloween 9

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REMEMBER TO VOTE!

Election Day is November 5. Ballot drop box located at the Marysville City Hall building located on State Avenue. Ballots must be turned in by end-of-day on November 5 to be counted.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

With the winter season upon us, inclement weather can cause changes to school schedules. When a decision is made to close school or start late, calls are placed to families.

Local radio and television stations also announce school closures and late start information. If the Marysville School District is not mentioned, you will know our schools are open and buses are operating on or near the normal schedule. Every reasonable effort is made to operate school every day so please know that when school cancellations occur, it is in the best interest of our students and their families.

There will be times where it may be desirable to operate schools, however road conditions can look different across the district. In some cases, limited transportation is needed for the safety of our bus drivers and students. Those routes will be given to you in advance. For more information visit http://bit.ly/MSDWeatherInfo

November 2019 THANKFUL

During the month of November and all through the year, the Marysville School District is thankful for our community partners who work by our side to support and care for our students.

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THURSDAY

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1 2 Early Release National American Indian Heritage Month

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Standard Time

Early Release

End of 1st Quarter

Election Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Early Release

No School

Veteran’s Day

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Elementary Fall Conferences - Early Release

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Middle School Fall Conferences - Early Release

Early Release

High School Fall Conferences - Early Release

End of 1st Trimester*

American Education Week Evening Conferences

Evening Conferences National Parental Involvement Day

Substitute Educators Day

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Elementary Fall Conferences - Early Release

No School National Family Week

Evening Conferences

Thanksgiving Day 11

*Legacy and Tulalip Heritage High Schools Only

December 2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Early Release

World AIDS Day

Pearl Harbor Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

Human Rights Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Early Release Hanukkah*

Bill of Rights Day

First Day of Winter

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Winter Break - No School Hanukkah* Kwanzaa

Christmas

29 30 31 Winter Break - No School

Hanukkah* Kwanzaa

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PARTNERING FOR SAFE SCHOOLS The safety of our students and staff is the Marysville School District’s highest priority.

Joining us in that effort is the City of Marysville Police Department, which provides highlytrained police officers at all our middle and high school campuses.

Our School Resource Officer’s (SROs) are responsible for investigating allegations of criminal incidents, and working with staff to prevent juvenile delinquency. They do this through close contact and positive relationships with students, staff and school administrators. Our SRO’s are essential to our schools culture and an integral part of our staff. Learn more about our wonderful SROs, and safety and security in our schools at www.bit.ly/msdsafetyandsecurity.

Did you know?

Our first responders can eat free at any of our schools! Developing positive relationships between students and those working in local law enforcement is beneficial for our kids and entire community! If you’re a firefighter, police officer, or sheriff’s deputy serving our community we want you to join us for a free lunch, and invite you to strike up a conversation with a student. You may end up discussing your favorite animals or what you want to be when you grow up, but that time you spend in a lunchroom will make a huge difference in a child’s life!

January 2020 SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 Winter Break - No School Kwanzaa

New Year’s Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Early Release

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 No School

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

Early Release

Early Release End of 1st Semester

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Chinese New Year

26 27 28 29 30 31 Notes _________________ No School

Teacher Enrichment Day

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Early Release

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FEBRUARY IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH! Join us at Opportunity Expo 2020! The Expo is a dynamic college, career, and preparedness for life event for over 1,100 high school students.

As a partner in the education and leadership development for high school students, and to help them plan for and prepare for life after graduation, we invite you to join us at Opportunity Expo 2020.

This year’s Expo promises to be even bigger and more interactive. We encourage college, career, tech and trade, businesses, service organizations, and programs seeking volunteers to consider bringing interactive displays, hands on activities, or handouts to engage students.

Colleges and universities are encouraged to have their school’s mascot accompany them to the event.

February 2020 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 African American History Month

National Freedom Day

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

National School Counseling Week

Groundhog Day

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 No School

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Valentine’s Day

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 No School

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release National FFA Week

National PTA Founders Day

George Washington’s Birthday

Presidents’ Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Early Release National FFA Week Start of Lent

Mardi Gras 17

Ash Wednesday

THANK YOU EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS! Education Support Professionals Appreciation Week is March 2-6.

Education support professionals drive the buses, clean the buildings, prepare the meals, and bandage the scraped knees. They also include the security guards, paraeducators, office managers and assistants. ESPs are the first to arrive at school and the last to leave, and schools couldn’t operate without them. They make up more than 40 percent of all public school employees and are our unsung heroes. The public does not always hear about the positive impact they make but our students get it. They know they can depend on the health room assistant, the bus driver, the custodian and other school staff who care deeply about them.

Students and families, remember to take time this month to thank a staff member who makes a difference in your day!

MARCH IS YOUTH ART MONTH

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MONDAY

March 2020 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 National Women’s History Month & Irish-American Heritage Month

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release National Foreign Language Week Education Support Professionals Week National School Breakfast Week

NEA’s Read Accross America (Dr. Seuss’s Birthday)

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 National Foreign Language Week

End of 2nd Trimester*

No School

Weather Make-Up Day Daylight Savings Time International Women’s Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

National Poison Prevention Week

St. Patrick’s Day

1st Day of Spring

Bahá’í New Year’s Day

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Early Release

29 30 31 Elementary Spring Conferences - Early Release

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! The Marysville School District is grateful for those who donate their time and hearts to making our community and each of our schools a better place. We appreciate all that you do for our students.

Likewise, we strive to engage with and involve all members of the Marysville Tulalip Community. You can start volunteering by joining the PTA of your child’s school, become a committee member, or help our schools and teachers in the classroom.

To get started, just Email, mail, or turn in your volunteer application to the District Service Center (4220 80th Street, NE Marysville, WA 98270) or msd25communications@gmail.com

April 2020 SUNDAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 Elementary Spring Conferences - Early Release Early Release

Evening Conferences

April Fools’ Day

International Children’s Book Day

End of 3rd Quarter

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Start of Lent Spring Break - No School Passover* (First Days)

World Health Day

Good Friday

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

Passover* (Concluding Days)

Easter

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Earth Day

Patriots’ Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day*

Administrative Professionals Day

National Arbor Day

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day™

First Day of Ramadan Early Release

Public School Volunteer Week Administrative Professionals Week National Library Week National Volunteer Week National Student Leadership Week

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THANK YOU MARYSVILLE TEACHERS! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-11 and National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7.

Marysville School District teachers are to be commended for the work they do every day to engage, inspire and prepare our students. Teachers have the ability to change lives. This starts in the classroom, but the impact extends far beyond.

We are grateful for their service to our community and their passion for helping each student reach personal success. Take time this month to thank a teacher who has changed your life.

THE MARYSVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION The Marysville Education Association (MEA) consists of the certified professionals who work with students in the Marysville School District. The constitution of the MEA states: “The purpose of the Marysville Education Association shall be to advance the interests of the profession of teaching, to bargain collectively, and to promote the cause of education in the Marysville School District and the State of Washington.”

May 2020

Nearly 100 percent of the eligible instructional staff in Marysville are members of MEA. We are extremely proud of the diversity of thought membership brings to the organization. The working conditions of members are the learning conditions of students, and we continue to be focused on the academic and emotional growth of students. We believe in great public schools providing opportunities for all students. The MEA is proud to contribute to the positive growth and development of Marysville’s children. - Randy Davis, MEA President For more information, visit www.marysvilleteachers.net

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MONDAY

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 Early Release

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month

National Physical Education and Sports Week

School Lunch Hero day

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 National Teacher Day

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release Teacher Appreciation Week

National Physical Education and Sports Week Be Kind to Animals Week National Music Week

Cinco De Mayo

National School Nurse Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 National Music Week

Early Release

Mother’s Day

Armed Forces Day

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

No School

Weather Make-Up Day

Victoria Day (Canada)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 No School

31 23

Memorial Day

Early Release

GRADUATION 2020 High School Graduations: Marysville Getchell, June 10, 4:00 pm Marysville Pilchuck, June 10, 7:30 pm Legacy High School, June 11, 4:30 pm Tulalip Heritage High School, June 11, 7:00 pm

June 2020 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Early Release

LGBTQ Pride Month

World Environment Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Preschool Ends MGHS Graduation 4:00pm

Legacy Graduation 4:30pm

MPHS Graduation 7:30pm

Tulalip Heritage Graduation 7:00pm

Early Release

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Early Release

Early Release

Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Race Unity Day Flag Day

Last Day of School Inclement Weather Make-Up Days

International Day of the African Child

Juneteenth

First Day of Summer

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Father’s Day

28 29 30

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HOMEGROWN HERO: KYLE BINGHAM How did Marysville schools help prepare you for life?

To be completely honest, diversity would be my answer. Growing up in Marysville and befriending many Native Americans helped me build an understanding of different ways of life that I have carried with me throughout my life and career.

Graduated: 2002 Attended: Sunnyside Elementary School, Marysville Middle, and Marysville Pilchuck High School.

Current Occupation: OceanGate Expedition Manager Where did your path lead after graduation?

After graduation, I attended Everett Community College and completed the Fire Fighter program and then on to a life of adventure and travel.

What are you doing now?

Currently, I am the Expedition Manager for OceanGate, a privately owned submersible company in Everett. We build and operate several manned submersibles including one named Titan which we are taking to the Titanic this summer.

What is an achievement you are proud of?

Living a life of adventure. Since graduation I’ve traveled the world, founded several companies including a social enterprise footwear company, adventure travel agency and a thriving coffee shop. My proudest achievement is not falling into the 9-5 routine.

What is one thing you would change about your school experience?

A passion for me now is to help show younger people that you don’t have to necessarily follow, or commit to a career path. School should be a place where you create a set of tools that you can use to build whatever type of life you would like. I wish someone would have told me that earlier!

What is one life lesson you’ve learned that you would like to share with others?

You can monetize anything. Whatever your passion, you can make a living at it.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

I have a passion for public speaking and have been in front of many groups, schools, businesses and was one of the speakers during the Outdoor Speaker series for the city of Marysville. If an opportunity arose for me to speak to high school students about education, adventure, personal empowerment and careers off the beaten path, it would be an honor.

July 2020

What is one memorable moment from your school days?

I was active in DECA and always recall my time competing at the state level.

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1 2 3 4

Independence Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Each year our Transportation Department competes in our ESD School Bus Roadeo. The main focus of a School Bus Roadeo is Safety. Contestants compete in multiple events to showcase their precise driving skills, including parallel parking, back in stall, student stop, and rail grade crossing. Roadeo drivers compete against other contestants from other districts in our ESD.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INITIATIVE There are a number of school buses with routes in Marysville city limits that feature the CrossingGuard® school bus stop arm safety solution. The CrossingGuard® system mounts purpose-built cameras on the side of each school bus.

When the stop arm is deployed, the camera automatically detects a vehicle illegally passing the stop arm in either direction and captures video of the violation as well as still images of a vehicle‘s license plate. The violation video and license plate images are reviewed by the Marysville Police Department for approval prior to a citation being issued. By leveraging technology, the Marysville School District has a proven solution to keeping our children safe.

Learn more at www.msd25.org

Congratulations to the 2019 School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners!

The school bus safety poster contest is sponsored by Washington Association for Pupil Transportation. The 2019 theme was “Red Lights Mean STOP!”

August 2020

Learn more about bus safety and bus rules under the annual notifications section.

Find your child’s bus route on our website, www.msd25.org.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION HOW TO REGISTER FOR SCHOOL Grades K-5: The Marysville School District has 10 elementary schools. Students entering kindergarten or grade 1 must be five (5) or six (6) years old on or before September 1. All students registering for kindergarten will need their birth certificate and immunization record. Kindergarten registration begins in early spring.

Parents and guardians must register their child at their neighborhood school. To find your child’s local school, visit our website for registration forms.

Grades 6-8: The Marysville School District offers four middle schools. Three of those schools are assigned by boundaries and one (10th Street School) is attended by a lottery that takes place in February of the previous year.

Parents and guardians must register their child at their neighborhood school. To find your child’s local school, visit our website.

Grades 9-12: The Marysville School District currently offers four high school choices. The district is in the process of applying boundaries to high schools. For registration information, contact the Marysville School District located at 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 965 0000.

Registration forms can be found at www.msd25.org

RECEIVE UPDATES AND

NOTIFICATIONS Emails, Calls and Text Messages The Marysville School District uses an electronic mailing list to send District and school newsletters and communications. When you register your child for school, you will automatically receive emergency and information emails, calls and text messages through SchoolMessenger.

Smart Phone App The Marysville School District is mobile! Today more individuals own and use a smartphone than a computer or laptop. We want to help meet our students and families where they are – which is on their phones. Our new smart phone app allows parents, students and the community to access information through the app in addition to our website. This application blends with the work done on the website and social media, and users can select which schools they would like to receive push notifications from.

To get the app, search for Marysville School District in the App Store on your Android or iPhone.

Connect With Us Remember to “Like” the Marysville School District on Facebook (MarysvilleSD), follow us on Instagram (MSVLSD25) and Twitter (MSD25). With all these communications options, you won’t miss a thing!

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

The Marysville School District serves more than 1,100 Native students; represented by 79 different tribes. Our Indigenous Education Program is designed to help Native students in Kindergarten through grade 12 improve their attendance, academic skills, and increase their knowledge and awareness of their cultural values and traditions. We also focus on building and sustaining strong partnerships with The Tulalip Tribes. Learn more at www.msd25.org

SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHOPP) The School-Home Partnership Program (SHoPP) is an alternative learning experience program for students in Kindergarten through grade 8.

Families work with a certificated teacher to develop a learning plan for the school year, and students complete the majority of their learning activities at home through instruction by their parents or guardians. The teacher monitors student progress and guides parents in carrying out the learning plan. This year SHoPP will provide weekly classes for students in grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 for enrichment in math, ELA, science and art. Contact SHoPP at (360) 9653035 for more information or visit www.msd25.org

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Marysville School District recognizes that family and community engagement in education has a positive effect on student achievement and is an important strategy to close achievement gaps. In creating the Parent Advisory Council, the District wishes to promote respectful partnerships between educators, administrators and families in order to support student learning and positive child and youth development at home, in school, and in the community. For more details or an application, visit our website at www.msd25.org

MARYSVILLE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK The Marysville Community Food Bank serves anyone in need residing in the 98270, 98271, and 98259 zip codes.

The food bank is a partnership supported by community churches, service clubs, schools, businesses, volunteers and individuals. Each year the Marysville Community Food Bank teams up with the City of Marysville and others to organize the All City Food Drive and Christmas Toy Store – all events designed to support those in our community who need a helping hand. Learn more and find hours at www.marysvillefoodbank.org or at (360) 658-1054.

MARYSVILLE TOGETHER COALITION The Marysville Together Coalition is a community coalition that partners with groups and organizations in the Marysville and Tulalip community to promote wellness. As a part of the state’s CPWI network (Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative), their commitment is to create a transformational social norm where kids and teens are valued, anxiety and depression decreases, and good choices are made to prevent substance abuse such as alcohol, drugs and marijuana.

The Marysville Together Coalition strategic plan includes parenting classes on Guiding Good Choices, decisionmaking tools for students in Life Skills, and equipping adults to help students facing depression and anxiety in Youth Mental Health First Aid. They meet September through June and have different sectors represented to provide a holistic scope of prevention for the Marysville community. If you would like to know more, visit www. marysvilletogether.org.

AQUATICS PROGRAM The Marysville School District Aquatics Program (pool) is located on the Marysville-Pilchuck High School campus.

The pool is a school district and community pool that is open year-round. There are three separate sections of the pool: 3’ deep preschool pool 3’ - 5’ deep medium pool 5’ - 12’ deep large pool, which is 25 yards long with six lanes Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water – NO EXCEPTIONS. Learn more at www.msd25.org Fees Infant (0-2 years) | $2.00 Youth (3-17 years) | $2.75 Adult (18-54 years) | $3.25 Senior (55+ years) | $2.75 Family (w/adult)** | $8.50 **Family = immediate family members and must include at least one parent swimming.

10-Visit Entry Cards Youth | $20.00 Adult | $25.00 Senior | $20.00 Family | $70.00

POOL RENTALS Rent the Marysville-Pilchuck pool for an hour of swimming fun! The swim is followed by a half-hour on deck to have a snack and open gifts.

Available Times Friday: *5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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*The medium pool or wading pool can be rented separately for $40 each on Friday nights. Ask the pool office for details.

FEES 1-50 swimmers | $125/hr 51-100 swimmers | 150/hr 101-200 swimmers | $175/hr

SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION Open Registration Open registration begins at 3 p.m. on specific dates and continues until classes are full or begin. You may come to the pool to register in person or call the pool using a Visa/ MasterCard/American Express/Discover. Please view the current quarterly pool schedule for open registration dates at www.msd25.org Pre-Registration On the second to the last night of a lesson session you will receive a swim card for the current session. The card will contain information for placement of your child’s next swim lesson. You can go directly to the pool office to preregister for the next session or if you elect to not register at that time please keep the card for future placement needs.

Please view the current quarterly pool schedule for open registration dates at www.msd25.org

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ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS ANNUAL DISTRICT REPORT CARD

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides school and district reports that include: • Assessments and Test Scores • Demographic Information

Information on individual schools and the Marysville School District is available at www.k12.wa.us. Click on “Data and Reporting” then click on “Report Card” and choose the District or School(s).

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

For information on Washington State Assessments, visit the OSPI website at: https://www.k12.wa.us/ student-success/testing. For local testing information and dates, go to www.msd25.org

ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY REQUIREMENTS (BECCA NOTIFICATION)

Under state law (RCW 28A.225), students are required to attend school full-time, without unexcused absences, skips or tardiness. When a student accumulates seven (7) days of unexcused absences in any month (one day consists of more than half a school day) or ten (10) days of unexcused absences in a school year, they may be referred to a Community Truancy Board, possibly resulting in a Becca Petition being filed with juvenile court where sanctions can be imposed. These sanctions may include essays, study club, community service, detention and detention alternatives. Parent or guardian fines may also be imposed of up to $25 for each day of unexcused absences from school. If a student misses twenty (20) consecutive days of school, they will be withdrawn from their school of attendance.

Becca Bill The “Becca Bill” is our state’s truancy law. It is intended

•A thletes are still required to submit a hard copy of their physical to their athletic office or middle school athletic coordinator.

to stop truancy before it becomes a problem. Schools and families should work together as a team to ensure school attendance and student safety. However, if a student has unexcused absences, this law requires that schools and school districts take the following actions:

• S tudents must have a current physical and health insurance to participate. Physicals are good for 24 months (two years). The District-issued physical form or United States Military forms must be used for physicals. A note with a doctor’s signature will not be accepted.

1. One (1) unexcused absence. The school must inform the parent when there is one unexcused absence. This is done by a phone call.

•M arysville School District does not have athletic participation fees. We do require athletes to purchase an A.S.B. card. This purchase is necessary as A.S.B. dollars support school sports programs including uniforms and equipment.

2. Two (2) unexcused absences. After the second unexcused absence, the school is required to schedule a meeting with the parent or legal guardian and student to discuss the causes of the unexcused absences and find solutions to prevent further absences. This is a team effort.

3. Five (5) unexcused absences. The school must enter into a written truancy agreement with the family, where the parent, student and school agree on the necessary steps to resolve the student’s attendance problem.

4. Seven (7) unexcused absences during a month or ten (10) unexcused absences within a school year. The student may be referred to a Community Truancy Board, which is a group of citizens who help resolve truancy cases away from the court. The school district may also file a petition in juvenile court to order the student to attend school. If this court order is violated, the court will call for a Contempt Hearing and the student will receive a court order, which can include essays, study club, community service and detention. Fines may also be imposed of up to $25 for each day of unexcused absence from school.

ATHLETICS

Annually, students must submit a completed online athletic registration in order to be eligible to participate. The completed registration and the following is required: • Online registration has replaced paper copies. In order to complete the registration process the parent must use their Skyward/Family Access “Parent Login ID” to access the registration form.

Students must meet residence and academic requirements for eligibility. For more information contact the District Athletic Office at (360) 965-0111 or visit the WIAA website at www.wiaa.com.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

The Marysville School District’s food service partner Sodexo and District food service staff work diligently to ensure our students and staff have great-tasting, nutritious meals.

All District schools serve lunch and breakfast. If you have questions about the breakfast and lunch program, or would like to see menus or calorie counts, visit http://bit.ly/ MSDFoodService.

Meal Programs*

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*Meal prices subject to change on board approval.

All families are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Application.

FREE AND REDUCED MEALS Free and reduced meal prices are available to all students who qualify. All families are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Application. If you qualified for this program last year, a new application must be completed at the beginning of each new school year. A Free and Reduced Application will be mailed to each household in August.

Applications are also available at each school and at the District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

Once your application has been received and processed you will be notified regarding your eligibility status as soon as possible. Students that qualified for this meal program last school year are automatically eligible for the first thirty (30) days of the new school year. Please note: siblings that were not on the previous year’s application do not qualify under the 30-day grace period.

Please complete a new application form before the first day of school to avoid any interruption of service or accrual of charges for children that were not on last year’s application. If you have questions, please call our Food Service Department at (360) 965-0115 or visit http://bit.ly/ MSDFoodService.

UNPAID MEAL CHARGES Students who qualify for free meals will not be denied a reimbursable meal, even if they have accrued a negative balance from previous purchases. Students with outstanding meal charge debt will be allowed to purchase a meal if the student pays for the meal when it is received.

The District will make reasonable, discrete efforts to notify families when meal account balances are low through use of weekly emails and an automated calling system notifying parents or guardians of low balances and negative balances.

Families will be notified of an outstanding negative balance once their student(s) account enters into the negative. Negative balances of more than $25 not paid prior to the end of a student’s enrollment within the District will be considered delinquent debt and will be turned over to the Superintendent or designee for collection. The District will make reasonable, discrete 33

efforts to collect delinquent (overdue), unpaid meal charges, which is an allowable use of National School Food Service Account (NSFSA) funds, and will coordinate communications with families to resolve the charges.

Options may include collection agencies, small claims court or any other collection method permitted by law and consistent with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

BUS ROUTES

Bus route information has been sent via mail to Marysville School District families and can be found online at http:// bit.ly/FindMySchoolRoute. Once at that web address, follow these steps: 1. Enter username: school1, school2, school3, school4, school5 or school6 2. Enter password: search 3. Click “Login” 4. Enter student grade level, and your home address 5. Click on “Find School/Transportation Info” Note: If the program gives you a bus stop or stops without pick up or drop off times, please call the Transportation Department at (360) 965-0300. Please also note that as student registration numbers change, bus route information may also change.

Be sure to confirm pick up and drop off information prior to heading out on the first day of school.

BUS SAFETY The policies or rules for students riding school buses shall include, but are not limited to the following (WAC 392-145016 Rules for Students Riding School Buses): 1. Identification of the individual who has authority over the passengers; 2. Student riding privileges; 3. Loading and unloading procedures, including that if students must cross the roadway, they shall only cross in front and never behind the school bus; 4. Seat assignment; 5. Student conduct, including acceptable practices with respect to talking, moving around the school bus, use of windows, behavior at highway rail grade crossings, and other behavior; 6. Unacceptable hazards that may cause injury to others, e.g., firearms, breakable containers, etc.;

7. School bus cleanliness; and 8. Emergency exit procedures.

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS RIDING BUSES a) Students shall obey the driver and any aide assigned to the bus by the District. The driver is in full charge of the bus and passengers and shall observe the rules. When transporting classes or teams, the teacher or coach shall be primarily responsible for the behavior of the students.

Students shall obey both the driver and the teacher, coach or other staff member. b) Students shall ride only on their assigned bus unless written permission to do otherwise has been received by school officials. c) Students shall not be permitted to leave the bus except at their regular stop unless written permission to do otherwise is received by school officials. d) Students with an assigned seat shall use only that seat unless permission to change is authorized by the driver. e) Students shall observe rules of classroom conduct while riding on buses. Noise shall be kept down to avoid distracting the driver. Students shall refrain from the use of obscene language or gestures. f ) Students shall not smoke or ignite lighters or matches on buses. g) Students shall not eat on buses except when specifically authorized and supervised by an accompanying teacher, coach or other staff member. Buses shall be kept clean. h) Students shall not open bus windows without the driver’s permission. i) Students shall not extend any part of their body out of bus windows at any time. j) Students shall not carry or have in their possession, items that can cause injury to passengers on the bus. Such items include but are not limited to, sticks, breakable containers, weapons or firearms, laser pens, straps or pins protruding from clothing, large, bulky items which cannot be held or placed between legs/feet, etc. Books and personal belongings shall be kept out of aisles. Skateboards, scooters, razor boards or similar devices are not allowed on the school bus. k) Students shall not have animals on buses except to provide assistance to a disabled student. l) Students shall not sit in the driver’s seat or to the immediate right or left of the driver. m) Students shall refrain from talking to the driver unless necessary.

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n) Students shall go directly to a seat once inside the bus and remain seated at all times unless the driver instructs otherwise. o) Students shall get on and off the bus in an orderly manner and shall obey the instructions of the driver or staff member. There shall be no pushing and shoving when boarding or leaving the bus. Once off the bus, students shall adhere to rules for pedestrians. p) Students shall never cross the roadway behind a bus unless they use pedestrian crosswalks or traffic lights. q) Students shall stand away from the roadway curb when any bus is approaching or leaving a stop. r) Students going to and from their bus stops where there are no sidewalks shall walk on the left-hand side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic whenever possible.

Students shall go directly to their home after leaving the bus. s) Students shall use seat belts on buses when available. t) Students shall follow emergency exit drill procedures as prescribed by the driver. u) Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment. v) Parents of students identified as causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of the incurred damage. Students causing the damage may be suspended from transportation. w) Student misconduct shall constitute sufficient reason for suspending transportation privileges.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers students in grade seven through 12 an opportunity to explore career options, while further supporting basic academic, employment and leadership skills. CTE courses enable the achievement of, and options for high-demand, highwage and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused employment and continuing education.

Career and Technical Education courses are required for graduation, and high school students who participate in CTE courses that have credit equivalencies may be able to satisfy two graduation requirements by taking one course. In addition, CTE courses may offer students college credit while in high school. See your school counselor for details on equivalency and college credit options.

CHILD FIND NOTICE

Marysville School District is committed to early identification of children with disabilities. The Marysville School District’s Child Find Program is designed to locate, evaluate, and identify children with suspected disabilities who may be in need of Special Education Services, including those who are not currently receiving services.

Eligible students between the ages of three and 21 years of age who reside within the Marysville School District may receive special education and related services. Children ages birth to two-years-old are referred to their physicians and community agencies.

We seek to reach: • Children residing in school district boundaries, including preschool aged children; • Children attending approved, nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools located within the district boundaries; • Highly mobile children (such as homeless, foster care and migrant children); • Children who have a disability and may need special education services, even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and • Children at home or homeschooled.

Any person who observes a child they suspect may have a disability may refer the child to the District for screening and possible assessment to determine eligibility. Upon completion of the screening, a member of the evaluation team will explain the results to the child’s parents or guardian. If the screening results indicate the child is having difficulty in one or more areas, a referral is made for a comprehensive special education evaluation. Eligible preschool students are entitled to individualized, quality early intervention special education services in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. If you have concerns about your child’s development in the areas of language, hearing, vision, social-emotional, cognitive, gross motor, fine motor and self-help skills, you

are encouraged to contact: MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #25 Special Education Services 4220 80th Street NE Marysville, WA 98270 (360) 965-0170 For an overview on child development and guidance in determining whether to seek help and support, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/ index.html

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a free preschool program funded by Washington state for children ages 3 and 4 years of age whose parents meet family income guidelines. The program’s purpose is to give all children a solid foundation that will provide them with success in school and life. The program’s focus goes beyond the classroom experience as it partners with parents by providing family support services, opportunities for parent involvement, child health coordination and nutrition services. For program information or to register, call (360) 965-0225 or visit www.msd25.org/o/earlylearning-center.

EDUCATION RIGHTS OF HOMELESS AND TRANSITIONAL CHILDREN (MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT)

The McKinney-Vento Act is designed to provide educational services to homeless students which are equal to all other enrolled students, and ensure that homeless children and youth have equal opportunities to enroll, attend, and be successful in school. Your child may qualify as homeless if you: • S hare housing with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason; • L ive in a motel, hotel, trailer park or campground due to lack of adequate living accommodations; •H ave a child or youth living in an emergency or transitional shelter, abandoned at a hospital, living in vehicle or substandard housing; • Have a migrant child or youth living in any of the above

situations.

Each school in the Marysville School District has a building point of contact for McKinney-Vento services (school counselor). Please contact your child’s school counselor or the District’s McKinney-Vento Liaison at (360) 965-0049.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) – ESPAÑOL/ РУССКИЙ

If you need assistance with obtaining information in languages other than English, please contact the ELL Department at (360) 965-0050.​

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, gregg_kuehn@ msd25.org, (360) 965-0110; Title IX Officer – Tracy Souza, Executive Director of Human Resources, tracy_souza@ msd25.org, (360) 965-0071; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical Programs, nancy_ smith@msd25.org, (360) 965-0051; ADA Coordinator – Ginger Merkel, Executive Director of Special Education, ginger_merkel@msd25.org, (360) 965-0174. Address: 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Website: www. msd25.org. The Marysville School District is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.

FACILITIES NOTIFICATION

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(AHERA) requires school districts to identify buildings that contain asbestos. The act also requires school facilities to maintain written management plans. Management plans are available for review at individual schools as well as at our Facilities Office, located at 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

The 2001 Legislature passed House Bill 1451 which requires school districts to notify the public of pest control and herbicide use. An interested person can register with the Facilities Office to receive notification of pesticide application or obtain further information about the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP). The IPMP plan is also available for review at the District Facilities Office. For more information about these notices, please contact the Facilities Office at (360) 965-0136.

FACILITY RENTALS

The Marysville School District is committed to making school facilities available for community use. The Facility Scheduling Department administers reservation

confirmation permits to the community through an application process for use of District facilities during nonschool hours, including evenings and weekends.

Usage fees vary according to the type of space and user group classification. Spaces available include; auditoriums, libraries, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias, and play fields.

Interested organizations or community members can learn more and download facility use applications, procedures and fee schedules at www.msd25.org/facility-rentals.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

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The Act gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when they reach the age of 18 or attend a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are considered eligible students.

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records, unless for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth their view about the contested information.

Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): • School officials with legitimate educational interest; • Other schools to which a student is transferring; • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; • Organizations conducting certain studies for, or on behalf of the school; • Accrediting organizations; • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and • State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and

dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

For additional information, you may call 1-800-USALEARN (1-800-872-5327) (voice). Individuals who use TDD may use the Federal Relay Service.

Or you may contact us at the following address: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202-8520

GUIDELINES FOR RESOLVING CITIZEN CONCERNS

The Marysville School District expects the educational and support staff to act in a professional manner and according to accepted educational practice, and furthermore presumes that citizens and employees are committed to act in the best interest of students. However, we recognize the rights of individuals to present complaints or concerns directly to practices occurring in the schools. The purpose of this section is to assist in handling such complaints in the most timely and effective manner. The Board of Directors relies on its teachers, staff, and administrators to resolve concerns of citizens. It is the policy of the Board to provide for such resolutions first at the level most directly involved and in an informal manner, if possible. If such resolution cannot be accomplished, however, procedures are available for review at the highest administrative level with an opportunity for appeal to the School Board.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

The Marysville School District uses a reporting system for harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) through SafeSchools. Students, parents and community members can report HIB and other unsafe behaviors anonymously through phone, text, email or web. We strongly encourage students, parents and community members to utilize

SafeSchools as it creates a record of the report, and each incident must be investigated.

Annually A designee will ensure that a statement summarizing the policy and procedure is included in student, staff, volunteer and parent handbooks. It is also available at each school’s front office, at the District Service Center, and on the District’s website at www.msd25.org. Students will receive age-appropriate information on the recognition and prevention of harassment, intimidation and bullying at student orientation sessions and on other appropriate occasions. Staff will receive training on the District’s policy and procedures. The District will implement a range of prevention strategies including individual, classroom, school, and district-level approaches and evidence based prevention programs.

Compliance Officer The District Compliance Officer Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, is the District’s primary contact for harassment, intimidation and bullying, and can be reached at the District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA, 98270 or (360) 965-0109.

Staff Intervention All staff members must intervene when witnessing or receiving reports of harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Filing an Incident Report Any student who believes they have been the target of unresolved, severe or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying may report incidents verbally or in writing to any staff member. The form may be filled anonymously, confidentially, or the student may choose to disclose their identity (non-confidential). We strongly encourage the use of the SafeSchools Alert system (page 39) for reporting as it will create an ongoing record of incidents.

Receiving an Incident Reporting Form All staff members are responsible for receiving oral and written reports and must take appropriate action.

Investigations of Unresolved, Severe, or Persistent Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying All reports of unresolved, severe or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying will be investigated with reasonable promptness. Any student may have a trusted

Report Bullying If you believe your child is being bullied: 1. Obtain a copy of your school’s anti-bullying policy and procedures. All schools are required to publish them.

2. Contact the police if your child has been the victim of malicious harassment. If the bullying act was particularly vicious and the bully seriously injured your child or caused significant physical harm to your child’s property, the bully may be guilty of malicious harassment.

3. Follow your school’s procedures for filing a written complaint. The school is required to investigate.

4. Notify the District using the SafeSchools Alert, the District’s tip reporting service. This system allows students, staff and parents to submit safety concerns to the administration in four different ways: • Phone: (360) 799-5414 • Text: (360) 799-5414 • Email: 1248@alert1.us • Web: http://1248.alert1.us You can easily report tips about bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you are concerned about. Tips can be submitted at any time.

Thank you for helping to make our school community a safe place to work and learn!

HEALTH SERVICES

Marysville School District’s Health Services function as an integral part of the academic environment. The District’s Health Service team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health room assistants. The nurses provide expertise to identify, assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health needs of the student. The role of Health services is to provide a quality program of safe, effective delivery of care and establish a balance promoting optimum health and wellness for the students educational success.

Every school’s health room is staffed by a health room assistant. They work under the supervision and delegation from the district RN’s. Learn more at www.bit. ly/MSDHealthServices.

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Washington state law requires students with a known life-threatening health condition to have medication with physician orders, and/or treatment orders, and a signed health care plan in place in order to attend school. Some life-threatening health conditions include Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Seizure disorder and Asthma (i.e. the condition would put the student in danger of death during the school day or during a disaster if medications or a treatment are not readily available). Notify your student’s school if your child has any of the above conditions, or request that a district RN contact you for any questions regarding compliance with the LTC Law.

prescription or over the counter. If a student requires eye, ear, nose drops or topical medication, please request that the school RN contact you to review and make a plan.

STUDENT EMERGENCIES In case of a serious injury or illness at school, school will first call the phone number listed as the primary contact. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached at that number, the next person listed on the student’s emergency information will be called.

Medication forms must be completed for all medication including those that the student will have in their possession during the school day (after-school activitiesathletic and non-athletic events) and overnight field trips.

Medication requests are valid for the current school year only.

Please fill out the emergency enrollment form completely and accurately. If there is a change of address or phone number at any time during the school year, please update the information with your student’s school office promptly, or using Family Access.

Medication forms are available at your school or you can download them at www.bit.ly/HealthServiceForms.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL Under normal circumstances, medications should be administered before or after school by a student’s parent or guardian. If a student must receive medications at school, Washington state law allows school employees to administer medication when certain requirements have been met. Please note that non-medical, trained personnel may be administering medication to your child in the school setting.

Washington state law requires school districts to have a written, unexpired (current school year) prescription from a licensed medical professional in place before the school staff can administer the medication. The written prescription must be signed, dated, and include the name and dose of medication along with instructions for administration. The parent or guardian must also sign the medication form.

The necessary paperwork and medications will be reviewed by the school nurse. “Medication” means all drugs, whether

When your child needs to take medication during the school day, the parent or guardian must bring the medications to school in the current pharmacy-labeled container. The label should state the child’s name, date of prescription, physician’s name, the drug, dosage, route of administration, and how often to take it. Upon request, most pharmacies will label an extra bottle for medication that is to be administered by school staff.

IMMUNIZATIONS & REQUIRED VACCINES FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL The following are the minimum vaccines required for the current school year attendance according to the State of Washington (WAC 246-100-166): https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/348425-ChildcareImmReqforParents2019-2020.pdf WA state school Immunization Law requires that a signed and complete Certificate of Immunization form be present at school on or before the students first day of attendance.

The Certificate of Immunization (CIS) must show proof of full immunization or a plan to initiate a schedule for obtaining immunizations.

As of July 28, 2019, a new state law removes the personal and philosophical option to exempt children from the MMR vaccine required for school and child care attendance.

Based on this new law, children without a medical or religious exemption will need two doses of MMR vaccine to be allowed into school. Because MMR vaccine doses must be administered at least a month apart, your child may be entered into school if they have paperwork showing at least one dose of MMR vaccine by the beginning of the school

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year. This will place your child under conditional status for up to 30 days, at which point you will need to provide records showing your child received the second dose of vaccine.

Parents or guardians that choose to exempt their child from immunizations must complete and submit a Certificate of Exemption (COE). The COE must be signed by both a licensed healthcare provider, and parent or guardian. In the event of an outbreak of a vaccinepreventable disease for which the student is exempt, the student may be excluded from school for the duration of the outbreak, by order of the Public Health Officer.

The COE form can be downloaded from: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/ Pubs/348-106_CertificateofExemption.pdf MyIR MyIR allows you to manage your family’s immunization records securely online. Once registered, you can access the records any time you need them. You can also print your child’s Certificate of Immunization Status (in a pdf ) for school or child care entry.

This can be can done without an extra trip to your health care provider or school.

the Healthy Youth Survey. The survey is given to students in grade six, eight, 10 and 12 only each even year. Students may opt out of the survey with parent notification. The survey will be conducted in early fall.

Parents can print your child’s CIS form at home without a trip to the doctor’s office by signing up with the Washington Immunization Information System and logging in to MyIR at this link: https://wa.myir.net/

HIGHLY CAPABLE PROGRAM REFERRALS

If your medical provider does not use the Washington Immunization Information System you can email waiisrecords@doh.wa.gov or call 1-866-397-0337 to request a copy of your child’s CIS. STUDENT MEDICAL AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS Parents or guardians and students are encouraged to make medical and dental appointments for non-school hours. When an early dismissal must be made, a note should be presented at the attendance office before school. All students must be signed out by an adult with a picture ID who is listed on the student’s contact list.

HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY

Every two years the Marysville School District conducts

Is your student a highly capable learner? Once a student is identified with the unique learning skill sets, the Marysville School District matches them up with District services to meet their needs. This may include additional support at their neighborhood elementary school, or services housed in our program at Pinewood Elementary or Liberty Elementary. Watch for information about elementary highly capable and middle school testing referrals in order to qualify for the program .Timeline and referral forms are available online and at your child’s school. For more information, please contact the Highly Capable Program Office at (360) 965-0050​.

INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

In the event of school start time delays or school closure

due to inclement weather or emergency, a message will be on the District’s Emergency Phone Line at (360) 965-0252, posted on the District’s website at www.msd25.org, and on Facebook and Twitter. Local radio and television stations also announce school closure and late start information.

Because safety is the determining factor, buses may run behind schedule when fog, ice or snow conditions exist. Parents are urged to make sure their children are adequately clothed so waiting in cold weather is not uncomfortable.

Important: If school has been closed for the day, no afterschool meetings or practices will be held. All evening meetings and functions scheduled to take place in District facilities will be cancelled as well. Please make certain that your child’s school has your most up-to-date emergency phone numbers and emails.

Late Start Schedule In the event of a late start, all schools will start two hours later and dismiss at their regular times unless otherwise announced. Additional changes during late start include: • No morning or afternoon preschool programs or ECEAP

• No out-of-district transportation • No morning high school Sno Isle Skill Center • No secondary zero-hour class Limited Transportation Schedule When weather conditions dictate that certain roads are not safely passable, the District will announce that it is providing limited transportation. The District Transportation Director will create a list of which roads will be impacted on their route. This list will be posted on the website and can be found at www.msd25.org Once a limited transportation schedule has been announced for the day, it will remain in effect for both the morning and afternoon route, even if roads have cleared during the day.

MILITARY AFFILIATION DATA AND TRUANCY REQUIREMENTS

The Washington State Legislature passed a law requiring Washington state public schools to collect information on family military affiliation. The legislature also passed a law requiring annual notice to parents for review of the Becca Attendance Requirements. This required information will be collected annually. Please provide both the Military and Becca information by the end of September. The information will be required for each child on an annual basis. Each year you will be given the option to: • Return the completed Military and Becca forms to your child’s school. Forms can be found at www.msd25.org • Complete the required Military and Becca information in the Family Access system for each child.

For Family Access information, please refer to the Family Access section on page 28. If you have questions regarding Family Access, the Military or Becca forms, please contact your school office. If you have questions regarding the new military law, please visit: http://app. leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5163&year=2015.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, 39

assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

The following employees have been designated to address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator - Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, gregg_kuehn@msd25.org, 360-965-0110; Title IX Officer – Tracy Souza, Executive Director of Human Resources, tracy_souza@msd25.org , 360-965-0071; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical Programs, nancy_smith@msd25.org, 360-965-0051; ADA Coordinator – Ginger Merkel, Executive Director of Special Education, ginger_merkel@msd25.org, 360-965-0174.

Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

Website: www.msd25.org Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint.

Please Note: Policies that address this issue arePolicy 3210 “Non Discrimination” & 5010 – “Non Discrimination and Affirmative Action.” These Policies are available online at www.md25.org, at your school, or at the District Office: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA, 360-965-0000.

Civil Rights Coordinator Gregg Kuehn Risk Management Supervisor gregg_kuehn@msd25.org

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PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO

Occasionally Marysville School District staff members record videos or take photographs of students for use in District or school-produced publications, or for use on the website or in the news media. If you do not wish to grant permission, please check the appropriate box on the enrollment form, update form, or the student emergency card that your student brings home from school. Let the school office staff know in writing prior to October 1 of each new school year.

POST SECONDARY (COLLEGE AND MILITARY) RECRUITERS

If you do not want the District to release directory information to military or college recruiters, send a written request to the building principal prior to October 1. The recruitment opt out form is available on the District website under the Menu – Documents – Parents – Opt Out Forms.

PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232h) requires the District to notify guardians and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following areas (“protected information surveys”):

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

The District will provide parents, within a reasonable period of time prior to the administration of the surveys and activities, notification of the surveys and activities, and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out, as well as an opportunity to review the surveys. Please note that this notice and consent/opt-out will transfer from the parents to any student 18 years or older, or an emancipated minor under state law.

PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS

What Public Records Are Available for Inspection?

All records maintained by state and local agencies are available for public inspection unless law specifically exempts them. You are entitled to access to public records under reasonable conditions, and to copies of those records upon paying the costs of making the copy. In most cases, you do not have to explain why you want the records.

However, specific information may be necessary to process

your request. An agency may require information necessary to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law.

Exempt Records While the state strongly encourages disclosure of public records, state law does allow for some information to be withheld. These “exemptions” are listed in the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Other exemptions are found elsewhere in Washington law, and in federal law.

Many of the exemptions are designed to protect the privacy rights of other individuals. Other exemptions are designed to protect the investigative functions of law enforcement and other agencies with investigative responsibilities, as well as the legitimate business interests of other citizens.

You should refer to the Public Records Act itself for specific exemptions. You may also wish to consult with an agency’s records officer.

Just because part of a record may be exempt does not mean the entire record can be withheld. In those cases,

the agency has the obligation to black out or otherwise remove the information it believes is exempt from disclosure and provide you the rest.

If you are denied access to a public record, the agency must identify the specific exemption or other law it believes justifies its denial and explain how that exemption applies to your request.

An Agency Is Not Required to Create Records While, in general, an agency must provide access to existing public records in its possession, an agency is not required to collect information or organize data to create a record not existing at the time of the request. The more precisely you identify the record you seek, the more responsive the agency can be.

How to Request Records A request for public records can be initiated using the District’s Request for Public Records form: • In person; • By mail, email, or fax; or • Over the telephone.

Each state and local agency is required to provide assistance to citizens in obtaining public records and to explain how the agency’s public records process works.

If you request certain public records, the agency must make them available to you for inspection or copying (unless they are exempt from disclosure) during customary office hours of that agency.

You should make your request as specific as you can. A written request helps to identify specific records you wish to inspect. Many agencies have a public records request form they will ask you to use.

After your inspection of records, you may identify those records you desire and, if copying does not disrupt agency operations, copies can be promptly made for you. The agency may enact reasonable rules to protect records from damage or disorganization and to prevent disruption of agency operations. The agency may also collect a per copy fee of .15 cents per page for records responsive to the request.

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SAFE SCHOOLS ALERT

Safety is our top priority. That is why we use the SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration four different ways: 1. Phone: (360) 799-5414 2. Text: (360) 799-5414 3. Email: 1248@alert1.us 4. Web: http://1248.alert1.us You can easily report tips regarding bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you are concerned about. You can submit a tip anonymously online, via text, or by telephone. More information, including the SafeSchools Alert Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, is available online at http://1248.alert1.us.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school sponsored activity. Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when: • A student or employee is led to believe that they must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team, or any educational or employment decision, or • The conduct substantially interferes with a student’s educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment: • Pressuring a person for sexual favors

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• Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature • Writing graffiti of a sexual nature • Distributing sexually explicit texts, emails or pictures • Making sexual jokes, rumors or suggestive remarks • Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the District’s Title IX Officer. You also have the right to file a complaint. A copy of Policy and Procedure 3205 - “Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited” and 5011 - “Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited” are available online at www.msd25.org, at your school, or at the District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA or (360) 965-0000.

Complaint Options: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment If you believe you or your child experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint. Before filing a complaint, you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the District’s Section 504 Coordinator, Title IX Officer, or Civil Rights Coordinator. This is often the fastest way to resolve your concerns.

File a Complaint Step 1. Write Out Your Complaint In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing.

Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem. Send your written complaint by mail, fax, email or hand delivery to the Superintendent or Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator.

Step 2: School District Investigates Your Complaint Once the District receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The Superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days, unless you agree on a different time period. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that

demand a lengthier investigation, the District will notify you in writing to explain why staff needs a time extension and the new date for their written response.

Step 3: School District Responds to Your Complaint In its written response, the District will include a summary of the results of the investigation, a determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws, notification that you can appeal this determination, and any measures necessary to bring the District into compliance with civil rights laws. Corrective measures will be put into effect within 30 calendar days after this written response, unless you agree to a different time period.

Appeal Process If you disagree with the District’s decision, you may appeal to the District’s board of directors. You must file a notice of appeal in writing to the secretary of the School Board within 10 calendar days after you received the District’s response to your complaint. The School Board will schedule a hearing within 20 calendar days after they received your appeal, unless you agree on a different timeline.

The School Board will send you a written decision within 30 calendar days after the District received your notice of appeal. The School Board’s decision will include Information about how to file a complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Levels of Review Consistent with the policy of resolution at the level most directly involved and providing opportunities to appeal such decision to higher administrative levels, complaints shall proceed through the following steps of review: Step 1: Teacher or another staff person If a citizen has a concern about any aspect of the operation of the schools, they should initiate the question or objection with the District employee most directly involved with the specific situation. Many complaints are due to lack of complete information or miscommunication. Going straight to the source of concern is the best way to get complete information. You may discuss your concern over the phone or arrange an in-person conference. The more you can increase the communication at this point of service, the greater the chances of resolving your concern.

Step 2: Building principal or immediate supervisor If you cannot resolve your concern through discussion with the employee involved, you should request a conference with the employee and their building principal or other immediate supervisor. This administrator is closest to the situation or problem and will often be able to assist or mediate a resolution to the problem. In order to facilitate the greatest level of communication, the District employee involved should usually be present at the conference. Please note that a complaint specifically about the use of District adopted curriculum and instructional materials will be handled according to Policy 2020, which is available from your building principal. Within ten (10) working days, the supervisor will contact the grievant and arrange a mutually agreed upon date and time to hear the grievant concerns.

Step 3: Executive Director or Assistant Superintendent If you are still dissatisfied with the results of the above conferences you should request a meeting with a District office administrator who is most logically involved with the program in question. One of their first questions will be about your attempts at Step 1 and Step 2 resolutions.

Within ten (10) working days, the administrator will contact the grievant and arrange a mutually agreed upon date and time to hear the grievant concerns.

Step 4: District Superintendent or designee If either party (citizen or District employee) is dissatisfied with the decision or response of the District office administrator, they may appeal to the Superintendent.

Within ten (10) working days, the Superintendent or their designee, will contact the grievant and arrange a mutually agreed upon date and time to hear the grievant concerns. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall include at least all prior decisions and a statement of the complaint and reasons for the appeal to Step 4 resolution. The Superintendent or designee will review the decision and will submit an administrative decision to the Board of Directors. The Superintendent will also inform the complainant and the staff members involved of that decision.

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Step 5: Board of Directors If either party (citizen or District employee) is dissatisfied with the decision of the Superintendent, they may appeal to the Board of Directors. Such appeal shall be in writing and directed to the Superintendent (who serves as the Secretary for the Board) and shall include at least all prior decisions and a statement of the complaint and reasons for the appeal. The Board shall have the discretion to accept or reject the matter for review. If it rejects the matter, the Superintendent’s decision shall be final. If it accepts the matter, the Board will consider the appeal at the next scheduled Board meeting. This meeting is closed unless the complainant requests an open meeting. At such meeting, the Board may hear arguments from the parties, review the prior decisions and evidence, and make such inquiry, as it deems necessary, within ten (10) working days after this meeting unless additional time is needed. The Board’s decision will be final.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

The Marysville School District provides special education support for students with disabilities from birth through age 21. Specialists including school psychologists, speech

and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and teachers are available to evaluate students and provide services for those who qualify.

Students with disabilities have a range of services available depending on need. Commonly identified areas include delayed development in speech, language or communication, motor development, self-help skills, behavior or social-emotional needs, or learning delays that are affecting the child’s ability to understand and use new information. Every student who receives special education services must have a current evaluation and a current signed Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that has been developed jointly by teachers, parents and other professionals.

To refer a student for an evaluation or for more information, please call the Special Education Services Department at (360) 965-0170 or contact the school psychologist assigned to your neighborhood school.

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STUDENT CONDUCT

The Marysville School District acknowledges that conduct and behavior is closely associated to learning. An effective instructional program requires a wholesome and orderly school environment. The district requires that each student adhere to the rules of conduct and submit to corrective action taken as a result of conduct violations. The rules of conduct are applicable during the school day, as well as during any school activity conducted on or off campus. Special rules are also applicable while riding on a school bus.

A copy of Policy 3240 “Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions” is available online at www. msd25.org or at the District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA, (360) 965-0000.

STUDENT INSURANCE

Despite our best efforts to protect them, children get hurt, sometimes seriously. Obtaining the care they need may be expensive. The Marysville School District has arranged for valuable plans to assist you with the expense of unexpected emergencies. Even if your child has other coverage, our plans can help cover the large deductibles, co-pays and other uncovered expenses so common today. Learn more about plans and sign up at www.bit.ly/StudentInjury

STUDENT LEARNING ALTERNATIVES (ALE)

The Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is primarily distinguished by off-campus instruction. The intent of this type of program is to give schools flexibility to serve a diverse student population. The specific requirements and expectations of these away-from-school learning activities are detailed in a written student-learning plan (WSLP) developed and supervised by a public school teacher. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides general support, consultation and technical assistance to educators and schools regarding alternative education, with a primary focus on implementing ALE under WAC 392-121-182.

STUDENT RECORDS AND THE LAW

Most information about our students is confidential and cannot be made public without consent of parents or guardians. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits schools from releasing information without permission, except for what is termed “Directory Information.” Directory information about students may be released by the District without parental consent.

The Marysville School District has designated in Policy 4080, Section 8, and the following items as “Directory Information”. This means the District may release, without written consent, the students and parent or guardian’s names, addresses and telephone numbers; date and place of birth; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; the most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student; and photographs of students for public information purposes.

This does not mean that this information is freely available to anyone, but rather only for authorized, school-related purposes. A student’s name will be excluded from any such list of students on written request by a parent or guardian received by October 1.

Furthermore, a parent or guardian may request that any or all of these categories of information not be released under any circumstances without their consent. Such requests should be addressed in writing to the building principal and need to be updated annually. The District will not release directory information for commercial purposes.

OBTAINING STUDENT RECORDS Parents and students over 18 years of age have the right to: • Inspect and review the student’s education records.

• Request an amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading.

• Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent the FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS

The Marysville School District is dedicated to achieving academic excellence while developing self-directed, lifelong learners, respecting individual differences, and preparing responsible citizens. To provide information to parents regarding the policies and regulations for students, we have developed a Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook in accordance with Policy 3200 - Students Responsibilities and Rights, which describes: • The responsibilities of students to maintain a school attitude and behavior, which is safe, orderly and promotes a positive learning climate; • The rights of students to humane, professional and legal treatment in school; • Additional policies and regulations that affect students.

A copy of Policy 3200 – Student Rights and Responsibilities is available online at www.msd25.org or at the District Office, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA, (360) 965-0000.

STUDENT SAFETY

The Marysville School District is a weapon-free, drugfree, and tobacco-free environment. Firearms and other dangerous weapons (or facsimiles) are not allowed on

school property. In accordance with state law, students found in possession of a firearm on Marysville School District property will be expelled from school for no less than one year. School officials will notify the student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement agency. Also in compliance with state requirements, Marysville School District properties are alcohol, drug and tobacco-free. This policy applies to students, staff and community members. You can find the standards and procedures set forth in Policy 4210 – Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises on the District’s website under Board Policies at www.msd25.org. The document describes the regulation for which corrective action or punishment (i.e., discipline, suspension, and expulsion) may be imposed. Paper copies may be requested in the office of your child’s school or at the District Office, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

Please Note: Other policies that address the same issue are Policy 3200 - Student Responsibilities and Rights and 3240 - Student Conduct. These Policies are also available at www.msd25.org or at the District Office: 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270, (360) 965-0000.

TITLE I/LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Schools that have a free and reduced lunch percentage at or above the District average qualify for additional funding through a Title I federal grant. Funds are used to support qualified students struggling in reading or math. In the Marysville School District, two of our ten elementary schools qualify for Title I federal funding: Liberty Elementary, and Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary.

Totem Middle and Heritage High School also qualify for Title 1 funding. If your child attends one of these schools, Title I information is available from the school office or you can request information from the Categorical Programs Office at (360) 965-0053 for the Director of Title I, or 360965-0052 for the Title I Program Assistant.

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) provides targeted assistance to students below grade level in reading or math, and in some cases for behavior. All ten of our elementary schools provide LAP services, as well as all middle schools and Heritage High School. Information about the LAP program can be found on our website, or by contacting the LAP director at 360-965-0053, or 360965-0052 for the LAP program assistance.

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SPORTS OFFERINGS* FALL SPORTS Football Soccer Tennis Cross Country Volleyball Cheer

WINTER SPORTS Wrestling Basketball Swimming Cheer

SPRING SPORTS Baseball Softball Track & Field Volleyball Tennis Golf *Not available across all grade levels.

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F 3 10 17 24 31

Sa 4 11 18 25

Sa 7 14 21 28

Sa 1 8 15 22 29

Sa 4 11 18 25

End of 1st Quarter: November 6 Fall Conferences: November 20 & 21 Evening Conferences: November 20 Regular School Day Schedule: November 25 & 26 End of 1st Semester: January 24 End of 3rd Quarter: April 3

Su

5 12 19 26

Su

Su 1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23

Su

M

6 13 20 27

M

M 2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

5 12 19 26

T

7 14 21 28

T

T 3 10 17 24 31

Middle School Key Dates

Fall Conferences: November 20 - 26 Evening Conferences: Nov. 26 Spring Conferences: March 30 - April 3 Evening Conferences: April 2

Elementary Key Dates

All day ECEAP attends school on Monday - Thursday and alternating Fridays*, half-day ECEAP and Development Preschool do not attend school on Fridays. There is no school for ECEAP or Developmental Preschool during school conference weeks and early release days. *The Early Learning Center will provide a schedule. Last Day of School for Preschool: June 11.

No School During Conferences

Developmental Preschool & ECEAP

*Cedarcest, Marysville, Totem Middle Schools and MG and MP High Schools will have a modified start date for WEB and LINK. **If the dates listed are not needed for Inclement Weather make up days, there will be no school.

High School Key Dates

4 11 18 25

T

M

5 12 19 26

Th 5 12 19 26

F 3 10 17 24

January

Su 7 14 21 28

W 4 11 18 25

Th 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

2020 6 13 20 27

W 1 8 15 22 29

Th

F 1 8 15 22 29

Sa 6 13 20 27

3 10 17 24 31

End of 1st Quarter - November 6 Fall Conferences - November 20 & 21 Evening Conferences - November 21 Regular School Day Schedule: November 25 & 26 End of 1st Semester - January 24 End of 3rd Quarter - April 3 End of 1st Trimester - November 22* End of 2nd Trimester - March 12* *Heritage and Legacy Only (on Trimester Schedule)

Graduation Dates

FAX: (360) 965-0024

Marysville School District No. 25

School Calendar 2019 - 2020 Legend

Teacher Work Days - No School for Students

No School Early Release: Conferences - All Grades c Early Release: Conferences - Elementary Only Early Release: Follow Early Release Friday's Schedule Early Release: Follow Conference, Grading, and Final Schedule

Start and End Dates of School 5 12 19 26

T

W

7 14 21 28

F 5 12 19 26

June

May

April

March

February

M

6 13 20 27

Th 4 11 18 25 Su

First Day of School: Grades 1-12, September 4* Kindergarten: September 9 Dev. Preschool & ECEAP: September 16 Last Day of School: June 17 (Preschool ends June 11) Inclement Weather Make-Up Days**: March 13, May 22, June 18, June 19

4 11 18 25

W 3 10 17 24

T 2 9 16 23 30

Last Day of School - June 17 (2 hours only)

7 14 21 28

M 1 8 15 22 29 June 10 , 4:00 p.m. - Marysville Getchell June 10 , 7:30 p.m. - Marysville Pilchuck June 11 , 4:30 p.m. - Legacy June 11 , 7:00 p.m. - Tulalip Heritage

Engage. Inspire. Prepare Conference, Grading, and Finals Early Release Schedule

Student Bell Schedule 2019 - 2020

Early Release Friday Schedule

Regular Day Start Time

1:55 PM

Regular Day Dismissal Time

12:45 PM

12:25 PM

Early Release Fridays

11:55 AM

11:45 AM

11:25 AM

10:05 AM

9:55 AM

9:30 AM

START Times

7:10 AM 2:15 PM 12:55 PM

10:05 AM

Last Day of School

Marysville Getchell 7:30 AM 2:25 PM

High Schools Marysville Pilchuck 7:40 AM

DISMISSAL Times Early Release Conferences, Grading, and Finals

Marysville Legacy Tulalip Heritage ~ Running Start follows EvCC Schedule. ~ Sno-Isle Skill Center follows Mukilteo School District's Schedule.

Early Release Fridays

11:55 AM

START Times Regular Day Dismissal Time

12:55 PM

10:30 AM

Last Day of School

Regular Day Start Time

2:25 PM

12:20 PM

Middle Schools 7:40 AM

1:20 PM

DISMISSAL Times Early Release Conferences, Grading, and Finals

10th Street Middle

2:50 PM

Early Release Fridays

3:35 PM

START: 9:20 AM DISMISS: 3:35 PM

11:20 AM

1:05 PM

3:35 PM

1:05 PM

Last Day of School

8:15 AM

Regular Day Dismissal Time

START Time Regular Day Start Time

3:35 PM

11:50 AM

1:05 PM

ALL-DAY ECEAP

11:50 AM

START and DISMISSAL Times AM Session PM Session Dismissal Time Start Time

2:05 PM

9:20 AM

AM Session Start Time 9:20 AM 9:20 AM

PM Session Dismissal Time

DISMISSAL Time Early Release Conferences, Grading, and Finals

Cedarcrest Middle Marysville Middle Totem Middle

Elementary Schools Allen Creek, Cascade, Grove, Kellogg Marsh, Liberty, Marshall, Pinewood, Quil Ceda Tulalip, Shoultes, Sunnyside

Preschool Early Learning Center - ECEAP - Developmental Preschool

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4220 80th Street NE, Marysville WA 98270 (360) 965-0000 Fax (360) 965-0006

www.msd25.org

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