TO SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Welcome
We’re thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to our district where students thrive through opportunity, innovation, and community. Sequim is growing—and so are we! Thanks to the recent passage of our school construction bond, we’re on the path to building a new Helen Haller Elementary School and a significantly renovated high school, the Ramponi Center for Technical Excellence to support trades and career pathways, a modern athletic stadium, and a new transportation center! We’re also enhancing safety and security across campuses and adding a much-needed cafeteria at Greywolf Elementary. We cannot thank our community enough for their support for the renewal of our school district facilities.
Our classrooms are alive with rich teaching and learning experiences, and our students shine in clubs, sports, and enrichment activities—with state and national champions among us! Whether your child is passionate about robotics, music, athletics, or hands-on trades, there’s a place for them here. We’re proud of our dedicated staff and the vibrant, supportive environment we’ve built together. Welcome to a district where every student can succeed. We can’t wait to welcome the 2025-2026 school year on Wed., August 27th!
Sincerely,
Regan Nickels Superintendent, Sequim School District
MISSION: Our community inspires and prepares each student to thrive.
VISION: In connection with our community, the Sequim School District empowers staff to inspire hope and provide flexible, innovative learning opportunities in a safe an respectful environment so each student thrives.
Sequim School District is exploring how personal devices like cell phones and smartwatches impact learning, engagement, and student well-being. Your input as a parent or guardian is essential as we consider possible updates to our device policy. This short survey will take just a few minutes to complete and will help guide decisions that support a focused and healthy learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your time and perspective!
2025-2026 SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARENT GUIDE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Eric Pickens: epickens@sequimschools.org
Vice President Michael Rocha: mrocha@sequimschools.org
Director Patrice Johnston: pjohnston@sequimschools.org
Director Maren Halvorsen: mhalvorsen@sequimschools.org
Senior Representative: Lincoln Forrest
Junior Representative: Kassandra Montero
To connect with all board members: schoolboard@sequimschools.org
BOARD MEETINGS AND SCHEDULE
Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, at 5:30pm with only 1 meeting in April, July, and August.
Board meetings are held in the District Office Board Room located at 503 N Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA. All meetings are open to the public.
When a meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting will be held on the next business day. The Board functions through regular meetings, special meetings, and emergency meetings as defined in Policy 1400.
MEETING DATES
August 18, 2025 Monday
September 2, 2025 Tues
September 15, 2025 Monday
September 20, 2025
October 6, 2025 Monday
October 15, 2025 Wednesday
October 20, 2025 Monday
November 3, 2025 Monday
November 17, 2025 Monday
November 20-22 Wed-Sat.
December 1, 2025 Monday
December 10, 2025 Wednesday
January 12, 2026 Monday
January 21, 2026 Wednesday
UPCOMING DISTRICT DATES
SMS = Sequim Middle School
SHS = Sequim High School
GWE = Gray Wolf Elementary
HHE = Helen Haller Elementary
February 2, 2026 Monday
February 25, 2026 Wednesday
March 2, 2026 Monday
March 11, 2026 Wednesday
March 16, 2026 Monday
April 13, 2026 Monday
May 4, 2026 Monday
May 13, 2026 Wednesday
May 18, 2026 Monday
June 1, 2026 Monday
June 15, 2026 Monday
June 17, 2026 Wednesday
June 22, 23 or 24, 2026
To Be Determined
July 20, 2026 Monday
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Greywolf Elementary School Grades K-2
Principal: Jennifer Lopez
171 Carlsborg Road Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3300 Fax: (360) 582-9555
Hours: Office 7:30-3:30 / Classes: 8:30 -3:00
Helen Haller Elementary School Grades 3-5
Principal: Rebecca Stanton
350 West Fir Street Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3200 Fax: (360) 681-8543
Hours: Office 7:30-3:30 / Classes: 8:15-2:45
Olympic Peninsula Academy & Dungeness Virtual School Grades K-12
Principal: Ned Floeter
400 North 2nd Avenue Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3403 Fax: (360) 582-9229
Hours: 7:30-3:30
Sequim Middle School Grades 6-8
Principal: Kristen Lunt
301 W. Hendrickson Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3500 Fax: (360) 582-9486
Hours: Office 7:30-3:30 / Classes 8:15-2:45
Sequim High School Grades 9-12
Principal: Erin Fox
601 North Sequim Avenue Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3600 Fax: (360) 681-8688
Hours: Office 7:30-3:15 / Classes: 8:15-2:45
District Office (DO)
Superintendent: Regan Nickels
503 North Sequim Avenue Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 582-3260 Fax: (360) 683-6303
Hours: 7:30-4:00
Transportation
911 South 3rd Avenue, Sequim
Director: Rich Fulmer
Phone: (360) 582-3273 & (360) 582-3274
SMS Timberwolf Days: August 19- 1pm-5pm (6th grade) August 20- 1pm-5pm (7th & 8th grade)
SHS Link (Freshman Orientation): August 26- 9am-Noon
SHS Wolf Pack Day: August 26- 1pm-4pm
GWE Open House: August 26- 3:30pm-5:30pm
HHE Open House: August 26- 4:30pm-6:30pm
First day of the 2025-26 school year: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
DISTRICT ANNUAL HEALTH SERVICES
NOTICE FOR FAMILIES
SCENT /FRAGRANCE AWARENESS
Many students and staff have allergies to scents. Please do not send students to school with essential oils, cologne, perfume, or scents.
SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
28A.210.020
Frequency for schools to screen children.
(1) A school shall conduct auditory and distance vision and near vision acuity screening of children:
(a) In kindergarten and grades one, two, three, five, and seven; and
(b) Showing symptoms of possible loss in auditory or visual acuity and who are referred to the district by parents, guardians, school staff, or student self-report.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
The district will exclude students as required in RCW 28A.210.120 from further presence at the school whoare out of compliance with the immunization requirements and students with a potentially life-threatening health condition as required in WAC 392-380-045 WAC who do not have a medication and/or treatment order in place. The superintendent will adopt procedures necessary to implement this policy. Medication: Every effort should be made to schedule the administration of your student’s medication outside of school hours.
All Medications at school (prescription and/or over -the-counter) require a written permission from a licensed health care professional with prescriptive authority as described in RCW 28A.210.260 & 270. Forms available from your school’s office/health room or the Health Services webpage Health Services - Sequim School District (sequimschools.org).
IMMUNIZATIONS
In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recogni-
tion that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the board requires a student to present evidence of his/her having been immunized against diseases as required by 28A.210 RCW and the Washington State Board of Health 246-105 WAC.
RCW 28A.210.080 Instructs districts to make information available to guardians of students grades 6-12 regarding Meningococcal Disease/vaccine, and the Human Papillomavirus under Departments>Health Services: Meningococcal Information & RCW - Sequim School District (sequimschools.org) and Human Papillomavirus HPV - Sequim School District (sequimschools.org). Centers for Disease Control website additional info.: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html
AIDS EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The life-threatening dangers of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and its prevention shall be taught in the public schools of this state. Students shall receive such education at least once each school year beginning no later that the fifth grade. RCW 28A.230.070: AIDS education in public schools—Limitations—Program adoption—Model curricula—Student’s exclusion from participation. (wa.gov)
CRUTCHES, WHEELCHAIRS AND ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES AT SCHOOL
All students who return to school with crutches must have a doctor’s note (before the school can accept responsibility for the student) which includes the following:
• Date of visit, diagnosis, doctor/provider’s signature and stamp
• Any restrictions (P.E., sports, recess, weight-bearing, stairs, etc.)
• Date(s) of restrictions
For crutches, the doctor/provider must indicate that crutches are to be used at school and that the student has been instructed in proper use of crutches. For wheelchairs please contact the school nurse.
SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Sequim School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Victoria Balint, vbalint@sequimschools.org 503 N Sequim Ave., Sequim, WA 98382, 360-582-3260, and for Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Cheryl Pillon, 503 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim, WA 98382, 360-582-3405, cpillon@sequimschools.org.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The Sequim School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sequim School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education program areas (Agriculture, Business, Digital and Visual Communications, Human Services, Health and Science, and Industrial and Engineing) under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact Ned Floeter, CTE Director, Sequim School District (360) 582-3260. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)
The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) is an independent state agency that helps to reduce educational opportunity gaps by supporting families, students, educators, and other stakeholders in communities across WA in understanding the K-12 school system and resolving concerns collaboratively. OEO services are free and confidential. Anyone can contact OEO with a question or concern about school.
OEO listens, shares information and referrals, and works informally with families, communities, and schools to address concerns so that every student can fully participate and thrive in our state’s public schools. OEO provides support in multiple languages and has telephone interpretation available. To get help or learn about what OEO does, please visit our website: https://www.oeo. wa.gov/en; email oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov, or call: 1-866-297-2597 (interpretation available). (English)
Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds • We listen. We inform. We help solve problems. www.facebook.com/WAEducationOmbuds (English) www.facebook.com/OmbudsdeEducacion/ (Spanish) www.twitter.com/EdOmbuds www.youtube.com/TheWAEdOmbudsman
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY (GWE)
KINDERGARTEN & GWE LIFE SKILLS
FULL-SIZED BACKPACK – NO WHEELS
IMPORTANT: Reusable water bottle w/name labeled
q 1 box Crayola crayons – no larger than 24-count
q 1 pack Crayola colored pencils
q 2 packs Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 12 Glue sticks
q 1 pack Crayola markers– 10-count pack (not fine tip)
q 1 set of 8 Crayola basic watercolor paints
q 2 boxes Tissues
q 4 packs Unscented baby wipes
*Please do not label with student’s name – everything is for sharing in the class. Water bottles, please label.
FIRST GRADE ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
IMPORTANT: Reusable water bottle w/name labeled
q 2 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 2 box of Crayola crayons– 24-count box
q 1 set of 8 Crayola Basic watercolor paints
q 1 pack Crayola colored pencils
q 3 Glue sticks
q 2 packs Clorox wipes
q 1 pack Unscented baby wipes
q 2 boxes Tissues
SECOND GRADE ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
IMPORTANT: Reusable water bottle w/name labeled
q 1 box Crayola crayons– 24-count box
q 1 pack Crayola markers
q 1 pack Crayola colored pencils
q 2 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 2 pack Glue sticks
q 1 pkg. pencil top erasers
q 1 pack Clorox wipes
q 2 packs Unscented baby wipes
q 2 boxes Tissues
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY (HHE)
THIRD GRADE ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
q 2 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 1 pack Crayola markers– 8 count pack
q 1 pack Crayola colored pencils – 12 count pack
q 1 box Crayola crayons – 24 count box
q 1 Composition notebooks – Wide-ruled
q 4 Glue sticks
q 1 Wide-ruled single subject spiral notebook
q 2 boxes Tissues
FOURTH GRADE ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
q 1 Pencil pouch – to fit inside 3 ring binder (No pencil boxes)
q 1 Spiral notebook
q 2 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 1 (1’’ or 1.5’’) 3-ring binder
q 2 box Tissue
q 1 pack of colored pencils
q pencil sharpener
q 2 Glue sticks
FIFTH GRADE ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
q 1 box Crayola crayons– 48 count box
q 2 dozen pre-sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 2 boxes Tissues
q 1 Composition notebooks – Wide-ruled
q 1 Highlighter
HHE LIFE SKILLS
q 2 boxes Tissues
q 4 Glue Sticks
q 1 pack Crayola markers– 10 count pack
OLYMPIC PENINSULA ACADEMY (OPA)
GRADES K/1 ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
Reusable water bottle labeled with student name
Change of clothes to keep at school or in backpack
q 1 box Tissues
q 1 Fine-tip Sharpie
q 2 Pink erasers
q 5 Glue sticks
q 1 pack washable, scent free markers
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 2-3 bottles white glue (4 oz.)
q Optional – headphones/earbuds that fit
q 1 box Ziploc bags – Gallon size
*Please bring a non-perishable snack item (no nuts) to share with 15 of your child’sfellow students
GRADES 2-5 ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
Reusable water bottle labeled with student name
q 1 box Tissues
q 1 Highlighter
q 2 Spiral-bound notebooks (1 each semester)
q 2 Pink Pearl erasers
q 2 Glue sticks
q 1 box 24 Crayola crayons and/or 1 box Crayola colored pencils
q 2 black/white Composition notebooks
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 2 folders (2 pocket)
q 1 bottle white glue (4 oz.)
*Please bring a non-perishable snack item (no nuts) to share with 15 of your child’s fellow students
GRADES 6-8 ••• FULL-SIZED BACKPACK
Reusable water bottle labeled with student name
q 1 box Tissues
q 2 Spiral-bound notebooks (1 Science & 1 ELA/SS)
q 1 pkg. lined notebook filler paper (college ruled 100 sheets)
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga # 2 pencils or mechanical pencil w/lead filler
q 4 Highlighters
q 2 folders (2-pocket)
SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL (SMS)
Basics:
Backpack
q 1 package of pens; blue or black ink (replenish throughout the school year)
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils (replenish throughout the school year)
q 1 box Tissues
By Class: This is for all grades unless otherwise noted.
History:
q 1 pack Unscented baby wipes
q 1 Glue stick
q Personal pencil sharpener
q 1 folder (two-pocket)
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 1 box of Highlighters
q 1 box Tissues
Science:
q 1-inch Clearvue binder, white
q 1 Pencil pouch – to fit inside 3 ring binder
q 1 pack of 5 dividers
q 1 box Tissues
6th grade only - Spiral notebook (college rule) w/ 3 holes that fit a binder
PE:
(Shirt and pants to be different from what you wear to school – taken home weekly to wash)
q Pair of tennis shoes
q Gym pants/shorts
q Gym shirt
Math:
All Students:
q 1 package of sharpened pencils (replenish throughout the school year)
q 1 packages of loose college ruled lined paper (keep at home until needed)
q 2 dry-erase fine point markers (blue or black)
q 1 box Tissues
q 1 pack Unscented baby wipes
6th graders, accelerated 7th, and Algebra Students also need:
q 1 Pencil pouch – to fit inside 3 ring binder
q 1 package of 5 dividers
ELA:
q 4 spiral college book notebooks
q 2 packages of loose college ruled lined paper (keep at home until needed)
q 4 dozen pre-sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencils (may need to be replenished throughout the year)
q Pencil pouch for backpack
q 1 box of Tissues
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL (SHS)
q 1 (2’’) 3-ring binder
q 1 (1’’) 3-ring binder
q 1 Composition or spiral notebook
q 1 pack Blue ballpoint pens
q 1 pack Black ballpoint pens
q 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils
q 4 Highlighters
q 2 packs Loose-leaf college ruled paper
OPTIONAL:
q 1 pack Crayola colored pencils
q 2 packs Post-It Notes
q 2 packs Divider Tabs
q Calculator: TI-30XS
TI-84 Plus – for students in Algebra 2 planning on taking Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics
SEQUIM SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES
2030 SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOL
Only ADA service animal are allowed on school campus. Any exceptions must be approved by the principal or supervisor of the appropriate school or office. No animals will be transported in school vehicles.
2126 HIV/AIDS Education
The school nurse coordinates the district HIV/AIDS Education program. Washington State law mandates yearly HIV/AIDS education for grade 5-12. The law also requires the school district to provide guardians an opportunity to preview materials to be presented to students at a guardian meeting 1 month before classes are taught. Guardians who wish to excuse their student from class must attend the guardian class and complete an excuse form.
2410 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Sequim High School Students currently need to obtain 24 credits accumulated during grades 9-12 to graduate. Each student shall complete an Education Plan for what they expect to do the year following graduation. In addition, students will need to meet a graduation pathway.
3112 SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CLIMATE
The Sequim School Board believes that each and every school community member should be treated with dignity, should have the opportunity to learn, work, interact, and socialize in physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe, respectful, and positive school and classroom environments, and have the opportunity to experience high quality relationships. The Board recognizes the important role that students, families, and community members play in collaborating with the school and school district in creating, maintaining, and nurturing a positive social and emotional school and classroom climate. This collaborative role extends to the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement process around school climate and social emotional learning.
3115 HOMELESSNESS STUDENT ENROLLMENT RIGHTS & SERVICES
To the extent practical and as required by law, the district will work with homeless students and their families to provide them with equal access to the same free, appropriate education (including public preschool education) provided to other students. Special attention will be given to ensuring the identification, enrollment, and attendance of homeless students not currently attending school, as well as mitigating educational barriers to their academic success. Additionally, the district will take reasonable steps to ensure that homeless students are not stigmatized or segregated in a separate school or in a separate program within a school on the basis of their homeless status.
3116 STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE
Through collaboration with state, local, and/ or tribal child welfare agencies, the district will strive to minimize or eliminate educational barriers for students in out-of-home care, particularly with regard to enrollment, transfer of student records, and transportation to their school of origin. Pursuant to chapter 28A.225 RCW, the district’s collaboration with the state department of children, youth, and families in compliance with RCW 74.13.56 is mandatory.
3122 EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
Educators and administrators have a responsibility to monitor absences to determine if students and families need support. Students are expected to attend all assigned in-person classes each day or participate in all assigned remote instructional activities. Upon enrollment and at the beginning of each school year, the district shall inform students and their parents/ guardians of this expectation, the benefits of regular school attendance, the consequences of truancy, the role and responsibility of the district in regard to truancy, and resources available to assist the student and their parents and guardians in correcting truancy. The district will also make this information available online and will take reasonable steps to ensure parents can request and receive such information in languages in which they are fluent. Parents will be required to date and acknowledge review of this information online or in writing.
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RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
The Sequim School Board supports open enrollment and complies with State laws and district policy. Each student in the district is required to attend the school designated for the geographic attendance area in which he or she resides. The district honors request of a guardian for his or her student to transfer to another district (upon approval). Guardians are required to fi le a request for release of attendance by completing a district CHOICE from electronically.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS PROHIBITED
The district is committed to a positive and productive education free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment extends to all students involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere. Engaging in sexual harassment will result in appropriate discipline or other appropriate sanctions against offending students, staff or other third parties involved in school district activities. Anyone else who engages in sexual harassment on school property or at school activities will have their access to school property and activities restricted, as appropriate.
3207 PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING
The board is committed to a safe and civil educational environment that is free from the harassment, intimidation, or bullying of any student. As defined in Chapter 28A.600 RCW (Students), “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 28A.640.010 and RCW 28A.642.010, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the act: A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Other distinguishing characteristics” can include but are not limited to physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status and weight. “Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s). This policy and accompanying procedure do not govern harassment, intimidation, or bullying of an employee, volunteer, parent/legal guardian, or community member.
3225 SCHOOL BASED THREAT ASSESSMENT
The Board is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. This policy establishes a school-based threat assessment program to provide for timely and methodical school-based threat assessment and management. Threat assessment best occurs in school climates of safety, respect, and emotional support. Student behavior rather than a student’s demographic or personal characteristics will serve as the basis for a school-based threat assessment.
3231 STUDENT RECORDS (FERPA)
The district will maintain those student records necessary for the educational guidance and/or welfare of students, for orderly and efficient operation of schools, and as required by law. All information related to individual students will be treated in a confidential and professional manner. The district will use reasonable methods to ensure that teachers and other school officials obtain access to only those education records for which they have legitimate educational interests. When information is released in compliance with state and federal law, the district and district employees are immune from civil liability unless they acted with gross negligence or in bad faith.
1. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are: 2. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records with
in 45 days of the day the district receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit a written request to the district records custodian that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The records custodian will arrange for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where they may inspect the records.
3. The right to request amendments to the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal; clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
4. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Exceptions permitting disclosure without consent are: disclosure deemed by the district as necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals and disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, hearing officer, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses educational records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
5. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202
3241 STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The Board of the Sequim School District focuses on the educational achievement of each and every student. The district holds high expectations for all students and gives all students the opportunity to achieve personal and academic success. “Discipline” means any action taken by the school district in response to behavioral violations, including exclusionary as well as positive and supportive forms of discipline. The Board intends that this policy and procedure be implemented in a manner that supports positive school climate, maximizes instructional time, and increases equitable educational opportunities. The purposes of this policy and accompanying procedure include: • Engaging with school personnel, students, parents, families, and the community in decisions related to the development and implementation of discipline policies and procedures; • Supporting students in meeting behavioral expectations, including providing for early involvement of parents and families; • Administering discipline in ways that respond to the needs and strengths of students and keep students in the classroom to the maximum extent possible; • Providing educational services that students need to complete their education without disruption; • Facilitating collaboration between school personnel, students, parents, and families to support successful reentry into the classroom following a suspension or expulsion; • Ensuring fairness, equity, and due process in the administration of discipline; • Implementing culturally responsive discipline that provides every student the opportunity to achieve personal and academic success; • Providing a safe environment for all students and for district employees.
3245 STUDENTS & TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES
Students shall comply with the written regulations developed by each school concerning the appropriate use of telecommunication or other electronic devices. Each school is directed to establish regulations in accordance with the Board’s guidelines below. Regulations shall be published in each school’s student handbook and a reference to the
district’s policy shall be included in the school district calendar. A. Students shall not use telecommunication and electronic devices in a manner that poses a threat to academic integrity, disrupts the learning environment or violates the privacy rights of others. B. Students shall not send, share, view or possess pictures, text messages, emails or other material depicting sexually explicit conduct, as defined in RCW 9.68A.011, in electronic or any other form on a cell phone or other electronic device C. When a school official has reasonable suspicion, based on objective and articulable facts, that a student is using a telecommunications device in a manner that violates the law or school rules, the official may confiscate the device, which shall only be returned to the student’s parent or legal guardian. D. By possessing a cell phone or other electronic device the student and their parent/ guardian consent to the search of the device when school officials have a reasonable suspicion, based on objective and articulable facts, that such a search will reveal a violation of the law or school rules. The scope of the search will be limited to the violation of which the student is accused. Content or images that violate state or federal laws will be referred to law enforcement. E. Students are responsible for devices they bring to school. The district shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destruction of devices F. Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion Cross
References: 2022 Electronic
3413 STUDENT IMMUNIZATION & LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS
Immunizations In order to safeguard the school community from the spread of certain communicable diseases and in recognition that prevention is a means of combating the spread of disease, the board requires a student to present evidence of his/her having been immunized against diseases as required by 28A.210 RCW and the Washington State Board of Health 246-105 WAC.
Exemptions from Immunization
The district will allow for exemptions from immunization requirements only as allowed for by RCW 28A.210.090 and WAC 246-105-050. Meningococcal Disease, Human Papilloma Virus Disease and Vaccine Information Distribution
At the beginning of every school year, the district will provide parents/ guardians of sixth through twelfth grade students, information provided by the Washington State Department of Health about meningococcal disease, human papilloma virus (HPV) disease and their vaccines. The information will include the causes and symptoms of meningococcal disease, human papilloma virus, how the diseases are spread, the places where parents/ guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children, and current recommendations from the United States Centers for Disease Control Prevention regarding the vaccines Information regarding both diseases may be found at the district website and at the following websites: Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program: www. doh.wa.gov/ communityandEnvironment/schools/immunizations/vaccinerequirement.aspx
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Meningococcal vaccine information: www.cdc. gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/default.htm Disease Information: www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/az/A.html Fact Sheets: http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.htm
Student’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center: http:// www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=75689
Meningococcal Questions & Answers: www.chop.edu/vaccine/images/ vec_mening_ tear.pdf
If you do not have internet access, please contact the Clallam County Health Department (360) 417-2274
3416 MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
Under normal circumstances, prescription and non-prescription, overthe-counter (OTC) medication, should be administered before and/ or after school hours under supervision of the parent/ guardian. If a student must receive prescription or OTC oral or topical medication, eye drops, ear drops, or nasal spray from an authorized staff member, the parent/guardian must submit a written request accompanied by a written authorization from a licensed healthcare practitioner (LHP), prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority. If the medication will be administered for more than fifteen consecutive days, the LHP must also provide written, current, and unexpired
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instructions for the administration of the medication. Other Student Welfare Policies can be found at: http://sequimschools.org/cms/one. aspx?pageld=1443167
3410 Student Health
3412 Automated Defibrillators
3414 Infectious Disease
3415 Accommodated Students with Diabetes
3417 Catheterization
3418 Response to Student Injury or Illness
3421
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Child abuse, neglect, and exploitation are violations of children’s human rights and an obstacle to their educational development. The board directs that staff will be alert for any evidence of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. All staff are responsible for reporting all suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the proper authorities and/or the appropriate school administrator.
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EMERGENCIES
The Sequim School District is committed to having current safe school plans and procedures in place to maximize safety for all students and staff. A commitment to safety enables teaching and learning. The district and its schools shall develop comprehensive all-hazard emergency operations plans that address prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies. Each school in the district will conduct at least one safety-related drill per month, including summer months when school is in session with students. Drill planning and implementation shall consider and accommodate the needs of all students.
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STUDENT FEES, FINES OR CHARGES
The district will provide an educational program for the students as free of costs as possible. The superintendent may approve the use of supplementary supplies or materials for which a charge is made to the student so long as the charge does not exceed the cost of the supplies or materials, students are free to purchase them elsewhere, or provide reasonable alternatives, and a proper accounting is made of all moneys received by staff for supplies and materials. The board delegates authority to the superintendent to establish appropriate fees and procedures governing the collection of such fees and to make annual reports to the board regarding fee schedules. Arrangements will be made for the waiver or reduction of fees for students whose family members and other nonstudent age sixty-five or older, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty paying the full fee for any optional noncredit extracurricular District event. For programs governed by the National School Lunch Act, the USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines will be used to determine qualification for waiver. The superintendent will establish a procedure for annually notifying parents of the availability of fee waivers and reductions, including eligibility information for free or reduce price meals.
4040 PUBLIC ACCESS TO DISTRICT RECORDS
Consistent with Washington State law, the Board is committed to providing the public full access to records concerning the administration and operations of the district. Such access promotes important public policy, maintains public confidence in the fairness of governmental processes, and protects the community’s interest in the control and operation of its common school district. At the same time, the Board desires to preserve the efficient administration of government and acknowledges the privacy rights of individuals whose records may be maintained by the district. This policy and the accompanying procedure are intended to facilitate access to school district records without compromising operational efficiency or privacy rights.
4060 DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
The board recognizes that nonprofit organizations may want to distribute materials in the school district that are non-curricular but that have social, recreational or educational value for students. Any nonprofit group wishing to distribute informational material must first submit to the superintendent or a designee, a digital copy of the material and a statement of the educational value the program provides to students. The requesting organization is responsible for providing all printed materials.
No approved materials shall:
1. Advocate or promote the violation of laws, district policies, or school rules
2. Use obscene, indecent or offensive language or graphics, or content which otherwise would be prohibited by district rules for student conduct, and
3. Exceed 8.5 x 11 inches in size or remain displayed for more than 30 days.
All materials will include the following disclaimer placed on the announcement in 10 pt. font:
“The distribution of this material is provided as a community service and the district does not sponsor this event and assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the entity requesting distribution agrees to indemnify and hold the Sequim School District harmless from any cause of action filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including costs, attorneys’ fees and judgments or awards.”
Informational materials to be distributed must also be approved by the building principal and meet certain standards prior to distribution. The primary purpose of the standards is to prevent the exploitation of students by individuals or groups.
Policy 4130 Title I, Part A, Parent and Family Engagement emphasizes the importance of active parent and family involvement in supporting students’ academic success in Title I programs. At the district level, it mandates collaboration with families in developing Title I plans, providing support to schools, evaluating engagement efforts annually, and using findings to improve strategies. The district must also ensure parents are involved in decisions about funding and are provided with resources and training to support their children’s learning. At the school level, each Title I school must create its own engagement policy and host annual meetings, offer flexible meeting times, and ensure parents are informed and involved in planning and decision-making. A key component is the school-parent compact, which outlines shared responsibilities for student achievement and promotes ongoing, meaningful communication between families and school staff.
4210 REGULATION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PREMISES
Unless specifically authorized by this policy, it is a violation of district policy for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on district property or school-provided transportation. This prohibition applies to any facility owned, rented, or leased by the district. If the District leases or rents part of a property for District use, firearms and dangerous weapons are prohibited on any portion of the premises where the district has the right of exclusive use.
4215 USE OF TOBACCO, NICOTINE PRODUCTS & DELIVERY DEVICES
Tobacco products and delivery devices include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking/vapor devices, and vapor products, non-prescribed inhalers, nicotine delivery devices or chemicals that are not FDA-approved to help people quit using tobacco, devices that produce the same flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances and any other smoking equipment, device, material or innovation. Any use of such products and delivery devices by staff, students, visitors and community members will be prohibited on all school district property, including all district buildings, grounds and district-owned vehicles, and within five hundred feet of schools. Possession by or distribution of tobacco products to any person under twenty-one years of age is prohibited.
4220 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STAFF OR PROGRAMS
Constructive criticism can be helpful to the district. At the same time, the board has confidence in its staff and programs and will act to protect them from unwarranted criticism or disruptive interference. Complaints received by the board, or a board member will be referred to the superintendent for investigation. The superintendent will develop procedures to handle complaints concerning staff or programs. Complaints regarding instructional materials should be pursued in the manner provided for in Policy 2020, Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials.
