Student Handbook

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Expectations and policies

Lebanon Community School District has recently moved away from a traditional, district-wide handbook. Each of our schools has a handbook (see below), tailored to their expectations of their students and school community. While we do not have a traditional district handbook, our policies serve as a comprehensive foundation for school procedures and guidelines. Handbooks are typically a summary of the policies set forth by the Lebanon School Board and the school district. By referring directly to our key policies, we ensure that students, families, and staff have access to our most accurate and up-to-date information. Below, you will find links to some of our key policies which are essential for a successful school experience.

All policies may be found on the School Board Policy page.

School Handbooks

Cascades School (K-5)

Green Acres School (K-5)

Hamilton Creek School (K-8)

Lacomb School (K-8)

Lebanon High School (9-12)

Pioneer School (K-5)

Ralston Academy (11-12)

Riverview School (K-5)

Seven Oak Middle School (6-8)

Key district policies

Alternative Education

Policy IGBHA - Alternative Education Program

The Board is dedicated to providing educational options for all students. It is recognized there will be students in the district whose needs and interests are best served by participation in an alternative education program.

A list of alternative education programs will be approved by the Board annually. The superintendent may provide for the involvement of staff, parents and the community in recommending alternative education programs for Board approval. Annual evaluation of alternative education programs will be made in accordance with ORS 336.655 and OAR 581-022-1350. The superintendent will develop administrative regulations as necessary to implement this requirement.

Alternative education programs will consist of instruction or instruction combined with counseling. These programs may be public or private. Private alternative education programs shall be registered with the Oregon Department of Education. Alternative education programs must meet all the requirements set forth in ORS 336.625, 336.631 and 336.637. A qualified school district may contract with a qualified private alternative education to provide services to a qualified home-schooled child.

Students, after consultation with a parent or guardian, may be placed in an alternative education program if the district determines that the placement serves the student’s educational needs and interests and assists the student in achieving district and state academic content standards. Such placement must have the approval of the student’s resident district and, as appropriate, the attending district. The district will also consider and propose alternative education programs for students prior to expulsion or leaving school as required by law.

The district shall pay the actual alternative education program cost or an amount equal to 80 percent of the district’s estimated current year’s average per-student net operating expenditure, whichever is less. When contracting with a private alternative education program, the district’s contract will meet the requirements of law.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Policy AC - Nondiscrimination

Lebanon Community School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans' status, or because of a perceived or actual association with any other individuals within these protected classes.

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment in, but not limited to, in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; educational opportunities and services offered students; student assignment to schools and classes; student discipline; location and use of facilities; educational offerings and materials; and accommodating the public at public meetings. (District meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter or for other accommodations should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.)

Any person may report discrimination, whether or not they are a victim. To file a complaint (per Board Policy AC-AR), please submit the Discrimination Complaint Form or contact the appropriate coordinator below. (Note: If you wish to anonymously and/or informally report a Bias Incident, you may do so on another form.)

Student Code of Conduct

Policy JFC - Student Conduct

The Board expects student conduct to contribute to a productive learning climate. Students shall comply with the district’s written rules, pursue the prescribed course of study, submit to the lawful authority of district staff and conduct themselves in an orderly manner at school during the school day or during district-sponsored activities.

Careful attention shall be given to procedures and methods whereby fairness and consistency without bias in discipline shall be assured each student. The objectives of disciplining any student must be to help the student develop a positive attitude toward self-discipline, realize the responsibility of one’s actions and to maintain a productive learning environment. All staff members have responsibility for consistency in establishing and maintaining an appropriate behavioral atmosphere.

A student handbook, code of conduct or other document shall be developed by district administration, in cooperation with staff, and will be made available and distributed to parents, students and employees outlining student conduct expectations and possible disciplinary actions, including consequences for disorderly conduct. In addition, each school in the district shall publish a student/parent handbook detailing additional rules specific to that school.

Students in violation of Board policy, administrative regulation and/or code of conduct provisions will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Students are subject to discipline for conduct while traveling to and from school, at the bus stop, at school-sponsored events, while at other schools in the district and while off campus, whenever such conduct causes a substantial and material disruption of the educational environment or the invasion of rights of others. Students may be denied participation in extracurricular activities. Titles and/or privileges available to or granted to students may also be denied and/or revoked (e.g., valedictorian, salutatorian, student body, class or club office positions, senior trip, prom, etc.). A referral to law enforcement may also be made.

Students are prohibited from making knowingly false statements or knowingly submitting false information in bad faith as part of a complaint or report, or associated with an investigation into misconduct.

The district will annually record and report expulsion data for conduct violations as required by the Oregon Department of Education.

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