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Board of Education
Handbook Index
Board of Education ...................................... 1-2 District Personnel.............................................3 Directors ............................................................4 Strategic Plan ....................................................5 School Location Map .......................................6 Individual School Information................. 7-16 Weather & Emergency Closing ....................17 Grading and Reporting .................................18 Attendance Policy ..........................................19 Safety and Security ........................................20 In an Emergency.............................................22 NPBIS...............................................................23 Student Discipline.................................... 24-29 Secondary Discipline ............................... 28-32 Elementary Information.......................... 33-36 English Language Learners ..........................37 Career Guidance & Counseling ...................38 High Ability Program....................................39 Kids Klub.........................................................40 Nursing Services ............................................41 School Lunch Program..................................42 Dating Violence & Anti-Harassment/ Bullying Position............................................43 FERPA Parent Notification ..................... 44-45 Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks 46-47 ..................................................................... Notice of Non-Discrimination................ 48-51 North Platte Public Schools Foundation......................................................52 NPPS Handbook/Internet Usage Acknowledgment Form ................................53
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INTENT OF HANDBOOK
This handbook is intended to be used by students, parents and staff as a guide to the rules, regulations, and general information for North Platte Public Schools. Please take some time to read through the handbook with your child and keep it in a convenient location for future reference. We hope you will find this information helpful as questions arise during the school year.
Although the information found in this handbook is detailed and specific on many topics, the handbook is not intended to be all-inclusive communication tool but district hand book on consistent guidance so as to cover every situation and circumstance that may arise during any school day or school year. The administration reserves the right to make decisions and make rule revisions at any time to implement the educational program and to assure the well-being of all students. The administration will be responsible for interpreting the rules contained in the handbook. Should a situation or circumstance arise that is not specifically covered in this handbook, the administration will make a decision based upon all applicable school district policies, and state and federal statutes and regulations.
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Working Together to Improve Education for Children & Young Adults with Disabilities
All children with disabilities residing in North Platte Public Schools, including children with disabilities who are homeless children or wards of the state and children with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services, are to be identified, located, and evaluated and a practical method is to be developed and implemented to determine which children with disabilities are currently receiving needed special education and related services. For infants and toddlers, North Platte Public Schools shall demonstrate targeted efforts to meet the needs of children from historically under served populations, particularly minority, low-income, inner-city and rural populations, and children with disabilities who are wards of the state.
The Childfind requirements apply to highly mobile children with disabilities (such as migrant and homeless children) and to children under the age of three who are involved in a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect or who are identified as affected by illegal substance abuse, or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure. The Childfind efforts will be made for children who are suspected of being a child with a disability and in need of special education, even though they are advancing from grade to grade. For Birth to age 3 concerns call the Early Development Network at 308-696-3370. For concerns ages 3-21 call Erica Johnson, Special Ed Director at 308-535-7100.
Board of Education
The North Platte Public School Board of Education (BOE) is an elected Board and enjoys PARENT DISTRICT HANDBOOK an excellent reputation for unselfish service to the community. School Board members tackle the enormous job of governing the school district while preserving the core of our Board of Education democratic values.
The Board is responsible for establishing policies under which the school system operates The North Platte Public School Board of Education (BOE) is an elected Board and enjoys an excellent reputation for unselfish while acting within the framework of Nebraska and federal laws while still being responsible service to the community. School Board members tackle the enormous job of governing the school district while preserving the for the unique needs of the community. As citizen leaders, individual school board members core of our democratic values. face complex and demanding challenges as they contribute hundreds of hours each year The Board is responsible for establishing policies under which the school system operates while acting within the framework of leading our district. Nebraska and federal laws while still being responsible for the unique needs of the community. As citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges as they contribute hundreds of hours each year leading our district.
Board of Education Biographies
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Board of Education Biographies Mike Morrell
Mike Morrell joined the Board of Education in January 2013. Mike grew up in North Platte and graduated from NPHS in 1993. He went on to graduate from Mid-Plains Community College with an associate degree in welding/machine technology. He has been employed at Union Pacific Railroad since 1996. Skip Altig He married Marcie in 1997, and they have two children, Miles and Mattie, who both attend North Platte Public Schools. They regularly attend the Berean Church. Mike also served as President of the Hall School Parent Teacher organization for 4 years and coached many sporting events. Board of Education President, Ward 1 Skip has been a member of the Board since April 2015. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in North Platte in 1972. He received an Associate of Arts degree from North Platte Junior College in 1974. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Theater from Kearney State College in 1976 and a Master of Arts degree from Kearney State College (Speech and Theater) in 1988. Skip taught speech, debate, and drama at North Platte High School for 36 years, retiring in 2013. He has been married to his wife Susan, also a retired teacher since 1977. They have two sons, Van and Kurt, both graduates of North Platte High School. They have three grandchildren.
Jo Ann LundgreenQR Code for School Board Board of Education Vice President, Ward 2
QR Code for School Meetings and Board Jo Ann Lundgreen joined the Board of Education in January of 2015. She serves as Board liaison to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation. Agendas. Policies. Board of Education BiographiesJo Ann was raised in Montana until her family moved to North Platte the summer before her sophomore year. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1993. She went on to graduate from Southern Utah University with a degree in Communications
Mike Morrell
Mike Morrell joined the Board of Education in January 2013. Mike grew up in North Platte and graduated from NPHS in 1993. He went on to graduate from Mid-Plains Community College with an associate degree in welding/machine technology. He has been employed at Union Pacific Railroad since 1996.
