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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Subtitle VII-B

Reauthorized December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of
the Every Student Succeeds Act
(Effective October 1, 2016)

EHCY Program:

SEC. 721. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (42 U.S.C. 11431)SEC. 722. GRANTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE EDUCATION OFHOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS. (42 U.S.C. 11432)

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Policies Related to Homelessness

 

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Administrative Guidelines

5111.01 - HOMELESS STUDENTS

A student shall be considered homeless under Federal law (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) if s/he is an individual who:

	A.	lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and is living:
		in "doubled-up" accommodations, such as sharing housing with other families or individuals;
		temporarily in trailer parks or camping areas because of inadequate living accommodations;
		temporarily in a foster home because of lack of shelter space;
		in run-away shelters or abandoned buildings, on the streets, or with friends;
		as an unwed mother or expectant mother in a home for unwed mothers and with no other available living accommodations;
	B.	has a primary nighttime residence that is:

		1.	a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, or transitional housing for the mentally ill;
		2.	an institution that provides temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
		3.	a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

Such students are eligible for free textbooks and school meals which should be noted on the enrollment form at the time of enrollment.

Transportation of Homeless Students

Homeless students must be provided transportation in accordance with I.C. 20-27-12-5.

Liaison for Homeless Children

The Superintendent will appoint a Liaison for Homeless Children whose general duty will be to safeguard the rights of homeless children attending school in this Corporation. The Liaison must be notified immediately upon the enrollment or assignment of a homeless child. The Liaison will coordinate Corporation operations and services so that:

	A.	homeless children are identified, with special attention given to the enrollment and attendance of homeless children who are not currently attending school;
	B.	homeless children are immediately enrolled regardless of disputed residency;
	C.	homeless children have a full and fair opportunity to succeed in school;
	D.	homeless children and unaccompanied youth receive educational services for which they are eligible, including any Corporation preschool programs, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services;
	E.	parents of homeless children and unaccompanied youth are informed of the educational and related opportunities available, including the opportunity to attend the child’s school or origin, and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children;
	F.	enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with procedures in part B of this administrative guideline;
	G.	the parents of any homeless child and any unaccompanied youth are fully informed of transportation services and assisted in accessing such transportation.
		Upon enrollment of a homeless child, the Liaison will coordinate with appropriate administrative staff to assure that the school last attended by a homeless child is immediately contacted to provide academic or other relevant records. If upon enrollment, the homeless child is found to be in need of any immunization required for enrollment by State law or any medical records, the Liaison will assist the family or student in obtaining the immunizations or necessary, medical records. The Liaison will also contact the administrator in charge of transportation to assure transportation of the homeless student is provided.
		As part of his/her assigned duties, the Liaison will coordinate and collaborate with the community and school personnel responsible for providing education to homeless children, including but not limited to:

		1.	local social service agencies and other agencies or programs providing services to homeless children and their families;
		2.	other school corporations regarding inter-district issues, such as transportation or the transfer of school records.

Such coordination should be designed to:

		1.	facilitate homeless children having access and reasonable proximity to available education and related support services;
		2.	raise the awareness of school personnel and service providers of the effects of short-term stays in a shelter and other challenges associated with homelessness.

As part of his/her assigned duties, the Liaison for Homeless Children will inform school personnel, services providers and advocates working with homeless families about his/her duties.

Appeal Procedures

Should there be a dispute regarding the enrollment or assignment of a homeless student, the student will be enrolled immediately and the dispute will be referred to the Liaison for expeditious resolution. The Liaison should attempt to resolve disputes within five (5) school days. Any dispute which cannot be resolved by the Liaison should be reported to the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children at the Indiana Department of Education. According to State guidelines, the State Coordinator has an additional five (5) school days from the time of notification to bring about resolution. Individuals not satisfied with the State Coordinator’s proposed resolution can appeal such decision to the Superintendent of Public Instruction within five (5) school days for final resolution of the dispute.

I.C. 20-27-12-5

Approved 2/07

8600 - TRANSPORTATION

It is the policy of the School Board to provide transportation for those students whose distance from their school makes this service necessary. The regulations of the State Department of Education shall govern any question not covered by this policy.

School buses shall be purchased, housed, and maintained by the Corporation for the transportation of resident students between their home areas and the schools of the Corporation to which they are assigned. Tobacco use is prohibited on a school bus. A school bus is a motor vehicle that is designed and constructed for the accommodation of at least ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of school children to and from school, school athletic games or contests, and other school functions. The term "school bus" does not include a privately owned automobile with a capacity of not more than five (5) passengers that is used for the purpose of transporting school children to and from school.

A special purpose bus is any motor vehicle designed and constructed for the accommodation of more than ten (10) passengers that meets the Federal school bus safety standards except the requirement for stop arms and flashing lights, that is used by the School Corporation for transportation purposes not appropriate for school buses.

A special purpose bus may not be used to provide regular transportation of school children (except for persons enrolled in a special program for the habilitation or rehabilitation of developmentally disabled or physically disabled persons) between their residence and the school.

A special purpose bus may be used to transport students and their supervisors, including coaches, managers, and sponsors to athletic, other extracurricular school activities, and field trips.

A special purpose bus may also be used to transport homeless students.

If the special purpose bus has a capacity of less than sixteen (16) passengers, the operator must hold a valid operator's, chauffeur's, commercial drivers, or public passenger chauffeur's license. If the special purpose bus has a capacity of more than fifteen (15) passengers, the operator must meet the requirements of a regular school bus driver.

A special purpose bus is not required to be constructed, equipped, or painted as specified for a regular school bus.

Transportation of eligible vocational or special education children between their home and schools outside the Corporation shall be arranged through the use of Corporation-owned vehicles, through cooperation with other corporations, through commercial carriers, and/or by other means in the most efficient and economical manner.

Transportation between home area and school shall be provided for each resident child attending a State approved nonpublic school within the Corporation in accordance with I.C. 20-27-11(a)(b).

Vehicle routes shall be established so that an authorized vehicle stop is available within reasonable walking distance of the home of every resident student entitled to transportation services with consideration of a one (1) mile walk zone for elementary and a one and one-half (1.5) mile walk zone for middle school and high school.

The Board authorizes the installation and use of video recording devices in the school buses to assist the drivers in providing for the safety and well-being of the students while on a bus.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate administrative guidelines for this policy.

I.C. 16-41-37-2.3
I.C. 9-13-2-161
I.C. 20-26-5-4; 20-27-3-5; 20-27-9, 20-27-9-5; 20-27-12-5
I.C. 20-27-11(a)(b)

Revised 11/13/06
Revised 3/29/10

460 - CHILD FIND AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Board shall provide for the location, identification and evaluation of all students at least three (3) years of age but less than twenty-two (22) years of age, who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, including students who:

	A.	have legal settlement within the service area of the Board;
	B.	attend a nonpublic school, are served by the Board;
	C.	are homeless students, as defined at 511 IAC 7-32-46;
	D.	are wards of the State:
	E.	are highly mobile students, including migrant students; and
	F.	are suspected of being students, with disabilities in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.

The Board directs the Superintendent to establish, maintain and implement written procedures to ensure the location, identification and evaluation of these students.

The Board shall provide a free and appropriate public education ("FAPE") to all students who are at least three (3) years of age, have legal settlement in the Board's service area, have been identified as a student with a disability, and have not been enrolled in a charter school or parentally-placed in a non-public school until they graduate with a high school diploma, or the end of the school year in which they become twenty-two (22) years of age, unless the case conference committee determines that the student will leave school earlier.

The Board shall provide special education and related services and supplemental aides and services as may be necessary for a student with a disability to receive a FAPE in the general education classroom, if that is the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student.

The Board directs the Superintendent to plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive special education program in accordance with Federal and State law.

The Board may enter into an agreement with other school boards to form a special education cooperative to provide all or any part of the special education program required by this policy.

The Superintendent shall prepare whatever administrative guidelines are necessary to ensure effective implementation of the special education program maintained pursuant to this policy.

20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.
I.C. 20-26-5-1
I.C. 20-26-10
I.C. 20-35-4
I.C. 20-35-5511 IAC 7

Revised 8/27/12

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Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Bylaws & Policies

5111 - DETERMINATION OF LEGAL SETTLEMENT AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS WITHOUT LEGAL SETTLEMENT IN THE CORPORATION

The Board establishes the following policy for determining student eligibility to attend the schools of this Corporation.

	A.	The Board will educate, tuition free, students who have legal settlement in the Corporation, and students enrolled according to the requirements of I.C. 20-26-11.
	B.	Where the legal settlement of a student cannot reasonably be determined by reference to the residence of the student’s parent or legal guardian and the student is being supported by and living with a person whose residence is within the Corporation, the student may be enrolled without payment of tuition. If the parents are able to support the student and have placed the student in the home of another person primarily for the purpose of attending school in this Corporation without establishing legal guardianship as required by Indiana law, tuition will not be charged unless otherwise required by law.
	C.	A child who is placed in foster care by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be admitted tuition free, without regard to residency, to a school within the Corporation, as selected by the State Department of Human Services or the child placing agency responsible for placement of that child.
	D.	Foreign students participating in a foreign-exchange program approved by the Indiana State Board of Education and living with a resident host family will be admitted tuition free.

	E.	The Corporation will provide a free education to those students who are considered by Federal law to be illegal aliens, if the student's parent or legal guardian has legal settlement within the Corporation, or considered to be homeless by criteria established by the State (see Policy 5111.01 and AG 5111.01 - Homeless Students).
	F.	Students who have completed the eleventh grade and have changed legal settlement to another school corporation may complete the twelfth grade in this Corporation.
	G.	A married student living with a spouse or a married or unmarried emancipated minor is eligible to attend school without payment of tuition if the student resides in the Corporation.
	H.	Children of Divorced Parents
		Children of divorced parents may attend school in this Corporation without the payment of tuition if one (1) parent resides in this Corporation and an election is made utilizing the "Custodial Statement and Agreement: Divorce, Separation, or Abandonment" form provided by the Indiana State Board of Education.
		The parent with physical custody of the student or the student, if the student is at least eighteen (18) years of age, must notify the Superintendent of the school corporation in which the parents/student seek to have the student enrolled of their election to enroll the student in the Corporation. The election shall be made on a yearly basis and applies throughout the school year unless the student's parent no longer resides within the attendance area of the Corporation.

		If a student's parent fails to inform the Corporation of the expulsion or withdrawal to avoid expulsion or the student fails to follow the terms and conditions established for enrollment, the Corporation may withdraw consent and prohibit the student's enrollment during the period of the actual or proposed expulsion. Before consent is withdrawn, the student must be given an opportunity for an informal meeting with the principal. At the informal meeting, the student is entitled to:
		1.	a written or verbal statement of the reasons for the withdrawal of consent;
		2.	a summary of the evidence against him/her;
		3.	an opportunity to explain his/her conduct.
	I.	Students whose parents do not have legal settlement within the Corporation but who present evidence that they will move into the Corporation within a short period of time may enroll in the schools of this Corporation as tuition students for the time not in residence.
	J.	Students who do not have legal settlement may/will be enrolled in the special education program of this Corporation pursuant to the provisions of a Cooperative agreement.
	K.	Nonresident students may be accepted into the Summer School Program provided by this Corporation.

Transfer Students

In addition to students with legal settlement in the Corporation, students without legal settlement in the Corporation (hereafter referred to as "transfer students") will be enrolled in compliance with I.C. 20-26-11-32 and the following procedure:

	A.	By March 15th, the Board will establish the number of transfer students that can be accepted in each building and grade level.
	B.	The Board will establish a date by which requests to enroll a transfer student must be submitted to the Superintendent. This date shall be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education and published on the Corporation Internet website.
	C.	Requests to enroll a student without legal settlement in the Corporation shall not be denied if the student to be transferred:
		1.	has been enrolled in the Corporation in the prior school year;
		2.	is a member of a household in which any other member of the household is a student in the transferee school; or
		3.	has a parent who is an employee of the Corporation.
	D.	If the number of requests to enroll in each building and grade level exceeds the number established by the Board reduced by the number of transfers that may not be denied as described in paragraph (C) above, the students to be enrolled in each building and grade level shall be determined by random selection in which each application submitted on or before the date established by the Board pursuant to paragraph (A) above has an equal chance of being selected.

Pursuant to State law, the Board may deny a student’s application to transfer to the Corporation, discontinue enrollment of a transfer student currently attending, rescind approval of a student approved to attend in a subsequent year, or establish terms or conditions for enrollment or for continued enrollment in a subsequent school year, if:

	A.	during the preceding twelve (12) months, the student has been suspended or expelled for:
		1.	ten (10) or more school days;
		2.	possession of a firearm, deadly weapon, or a destructive device;
		3.	causing physical injury to a student, school employee or visitor to the school; or
		4.	a violation of the Corporation's drug or alcohol rules.
	B.	the student has had a history of unexcused absences, and the Board believes that, based upon the location of the student's residence, attendance would be a problem for the student if the student is enrolled in the Corporation.

For purposes of computing the number of days of suspension of the student requesting enrollment, student discipline received from a teacher pursuant to I.C. 20-33-8-25(b)(7) and I.C. 20-26-11-32(j) shall be included in the calculation of the number of school days that a student has been suspended.

Transportation will not be provided by the School Corporation for transfer students accepted for enrollment.

No transfer student shall be accepted for enrollment for athletic reasons.

Transfer students will not be charged unless otherwise required by law.

I.C. 20-18-2-11 (legal settlement defined)
I.C. 20-33-2-12 (transfer to another accredited or non-accredited school)
I.C. 20-33-8-17 (expulsion for lack of legal settlement)
I.C. 20-26-11-1 (residence defined)
I.C. 20-26-11-2.5 (divorced parent election)
I.C. 20-26-11-6(e) (option to not charge transfer tuition)
I.C. 20-26-11-6.5 (children of school employees)
I.C. 20-26-11-6.7 (nonpublic school students)
I.C. 20-26-11-32 (student transfer requests, HEA 1381 – 2013;
SEA 108 - 2017)
I.C. 20-26-11-33 (non-transfer student attending alternative education program)
Plyer v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) (State Statute denying free public education to
illegal immigrants violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment)
Divorced Parents Agreement:
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/legal/formiii.pdf
Third Party Agreement:
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/legal/custodialstatementinstructions.pdf

Extenuating Circumstances or Non-School Sponsored Competition Absence Form

Out of District Student Transfer Information and Form

A legal transfer must be completed if a child is enrolled in a BCSC school by a placing agency or the courts and child’s parent/legal guardian resides outside of the district. 

A parent/legal guardian whose residency is outside the Bartholomew Consolidated School district may apply for a transfer if they want their child to attend a BCSC school. 

A student must reapply for transfer enrollment prior to transitioning into middle and high school. This means a student will have to reapply in their 6th and 8th grade school years.

Approval of a transfer is based on space available in the receiving school and the student's standing in their home corporation.

Questions regarding residency and legal transfers should be directed to 376-4280. 

Out of district transfers call 812-375-1762.

TRANSFER REQUEST FORM

Families who are eligible to receive free/reduced lunches under the National School Lunch Program also qualify for Textbook Assistance, which will pay the textbook rental charges for eligible students.

Parents must submit a completed Free/Reduced lunch application to their child's school for textbook assistance. In order for BCSC to receive textbook reimbursement the applications must be in by October 30. All parents are billed for class fees such as activity fees, towel fees, lab fees, etc.

Free/Reduced lunch applications may be submitted any time of the year to receive lunch assistance.

Updated for the 2019-2020school year.

You can also find applications at the bottom of our Food Services Page.

Link to Free/Reduced lunch applications in other languages

Student Registration Process For The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

I. All students enrolling in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation must initially enroll at the neighborhood school that is determined by proof of residency of their parent or legal guardian.

A. Call the Transportation Office (376-4246) with your address to find your neighborhood school and its location.  You may also use the SCHOOL BUS icon on the BCSC website to find your neighborhood school and bus stop location.

II. Parent or legal guardian and student must go to their neighborhood school and take the following:

A. The name and address of the school the student last attended, if any. Official school records must be requested by BCSC. ­­___

B. Student’s birth certificate. ____

C. A Proof of residency. _____

(name and address of parent or legal guardian on a rental, lease, or mortgage document, a utility bill etc.)

D. Court papers proving custody if student is livingwith only one parent or legal guardian .____

E. Student’s immunizations (shot records) if available(or previous school must forward). ____

III. Parent or legal guardians who have no proof of residency must:

A. Call the Information Services Center, 2650 Home Avenue, TJ Skinner, 376-4280.

B. Make an appointment to see TJ Skinner, 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

C. Bring identification and give address, phone number, and name of person, if anyone, you are living with.

IV. A non-custodial parent enrolling a student along with the custodial parent must:

A. Call the Information Services Center, 2650 Home Avenue and make an appointiment with TJ Skinner, 376-4280 8:00-4:00 Monday - Friday.

B. Fill out Form I Divorced/Separated Parents Custodial Statement.

C. Custodial and non-custodial parent must sign the agreement. Signatures will be witnessed and notarized. (special circumstances considered)

A. Call the Informatin Services Center, 2650 Home Avenue and make an appointment to see TJ Skinner, 376-4280 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

B. Fill out a Form II Third Party Custodial Statement and Agreement. (special circumstances considered)

A. Call the School Administration Building, 1200 Central Avenue, for Elementary 812-376-4392, Secondary 812-375-1762.

B. Make an appointment to see Robin Dorsett, 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

C. A Parent or legal guardian must fill out a request for student enrollment by  transfer tuition. This form will be forwarded to the school you wish to enroll  for the Principal and Superintendent’s approval. Upon approval or non-approval you will be notified by mail.

 

VII. Foster Student Enrollment

A. Foster parent needs paperwork from the Department of Family & Children stating the student was placed in their home.

B. Complete foster student form Only if student’s legal settlement (parent/or guardian’s address) is outside BCSC’s attendance area. Send completed from to Sue Willey at the Administration Building. (376-4301)

Complaint Form

If you are homeless, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Subtitle VII-B

Reauthorized December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of
the Every Student Succeeds Act
(Effective October 1, 2016)

EHCY Program:

SEC. 721. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (42 U.S.C. 11431)SEC. 722. GRANTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE EDUCATION OFHOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTHS. (42 U.S.C. 11432)

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Policies Related to Homelessness

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Administrative Guidelines

5111.01 - HOMELESS STUDENTS

A student shall be considered homeless under Federal law (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) if s/he is an individual who:

	A.	lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and is living:
		in "doubled-up" accommodations, such as sharing housing with other families or individuals;
		temporarily in trailer parks or camping areas because of inadequate living accommodations;
		temporarily in a foster home because of lack of shelter space;
		in run-away shelters or abandoned buildings, on the streets, or with friends;
		as an unwed mother or expectant mother in a home for unwed mothers and with no other available living accommodations;
	B.	has a primary nighttime residence that is:

		1.	a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, or transitional housing for the mentally ill;
		2.	an institution that provides temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
		3.	a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

Such students are eligible for free textbooks and school meals which should be noted on the enrollment form at the time of enrollment.

Transportation of Homeless Students

Homeless students must be provided transportation in accordance with I.C. 20-27-12-5.

Liaison for Homeless Children

The Superintendent will appoint a Liaison for Homeless Children whose general duty will be to safeguard the rights of homeless children attending school in this Corporation. The Liaison must be notified immediately upon the enrollment or assignment of a homeless child. The Liaison will coordinate Corporation operations and services so that:

	A.	homeless children are identified, with special attention given to the enrollment and attendance of homeless children who are not currently attending school;
	B.	homeless children are immediately enrolled regardless of disputed residency;
	C.	homeless children have a full and fair opportunity to succeed in school;
	D.	homeless children and unaccompanied youth receive educational services for which they are eligible, including any Corporation preschool programs, and referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services;
	E.	parents of homeless children and unaccompanied youth are informed of the educational and related opportunities available, including the opportunity to attend the child’s school or origin, and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children;
	F.	enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with procedures in part B of this administrative guideline;
	G.	the parents of any homeless child and any unaccompanied youth are fully informed of transportation services and assisted in accessing such transportation.
		Upon enrollment of a homeless child, the Liaison will coordinate with appropriate administrative staff to assure that the school last attended by a homeless child is immediately contacted to provide academic or other relevant records. If upon enrollment, the homeless child is found to be in need of any immunization required for enrollment by State law or any medical records, the Liaison will assist the family or student in obtaining the immunizations or necessary, medical records. The Liaison will also contact the administrator in charge of transportation to assure transportation of the homeless student is provided.
		As part of his/her assigned duties, the Liaison will coordinate and collaborate with the community and school personnel responsible for providing education to homeless children, including but not limited to:

		1.	local social service agencies and other agencies or programs providing services to homeless children and their families;
		2.	other school corporations regarding inter-district issues, such as transportation or the transfer of school records.

Such coordination should be designed to:

		1.	facilitate homeless children having access and reasonable proximity to available education and related support services;
		2.	raise the awareness of school personnel and service providers of the effects of short-term stays in a shelter and other challenges associated with homelessness.

As part of his/her assigned duties, the Liaison for Homeless Children will inform school personnel, services providers and advocates working with homeless families about his/her duties.

Appeal Procedures

Should there be a dispute regarding the enrollment or assignment of a homeless student, the student will be enrolled immediately and the dispute will be referred to the Liaison for expeditious resolution. The Liaison should attempt to resolve disputes within five (5) school days. Any dispute which cannot be resolved by the Liaison should be reported to the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children at the Indiana Department of Education. According to State guidelines, the State Coordinator has an additional five (5) school days from the time of notification to bring about resolution. Individuals not satisfied with the State Coordinator’s proposed resolution can appeal such decision to the Superintendent of Public Instruction within five (5) school days for final resolution of the dispute.

I.C. 20-27-12-5

Approved 2/07

8600 - TRANSPORTATION

It is the policy of the School Board to provide transportation for those students whose distance from their school makes this service necessary. The regulations of the State Department of Education shall govern any question not covered by this policy.

School buses shall be purchased, housed, and maintained by the Corporation for the transportation of resident students between their home areas and the schools of the Corporation to which they are assigned. Tobacco use is prohibited on a school bus. A school bus is a motor vehicle that is designed and constructed for the accommodation of at least ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of school children to and from school, school athletic games or contests, and other school functions. The term "school bus" does not include a privately owned automobile with a capacity of not more than five (5) passengers that is used for the purpose of transporting school children to and from school.

A special purpose bus is any motor vehicle designed and constructed for the accommodation of more than ten (10) passengers that meets the Federal school bus safety standards except the requirement for stop arms and flashing lights, that is used by the School Corporation for transportation purposes not appropriate for school buses.

A special purpose bus may not be used to provide regular transportation of school children (except for persons enrolled in a special program for the habilitation or rehabilitation of developmentally disabled or physically disabled persons) between their residence and the school.

A special purpose bus may be used to transport students and their supervisors, including coaches, managers, and sponsors to athletic, other extracurricular school activities, and field trips.

A special purpose bus may also be used to transport homeless students.

If the special purpose bus has a capacity of less than sixteen (16) passengers, the operator must hold a valid operator's, chauffeur's, commercial drivers, or public passenger chauffeur's license. If the special purpose bus has a capacity of more than fifteen (15) passengers, the operator must meet the requirements of a regular school bus driver.

A special purpose bus is not required to be constructed, equipped, or painted as specified for a regular school bus.

Transportation of eligible vocational or special education children between their home and schools outside the Corporation shall be arranged through the use of Corporation-owned vehicles, through cooperation with other corporations, through commercial carriers, and/or by other means in the most efficient and economical manner.

Transportation between home area and school shall be provided for each resident child attending a State approved nonpublic school within the Corporation in accordance with I.C. 20-27-11(a)(b).

Vehicle routes shall be established so that an authorized vehicle stop is available within reasonable walking distance of the home of every resident student entitled to transportation services with consideration of a one (1) mile walk zone for elementary and a one and one-half (1.5) mile walk zone for middle school and high school.

The Board authorizes the installation and use of video recording devices in the school buses to assist the drivers in providing for the safety and well-being of the students while on a bus.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate administrative guidelines for this policy.

I.C. 16-41-37-2.3
I.C. 9-13-2-161
I.C. 20-26-5-4; 20-27-3-5; 20-27-9, 20-27-9-5; 20-27-12-5
I.C. 20-27-11(a)(b)

Revised 11/13/06
Revised 3/29/10

460 - CHILD FIND AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Board shall provide for the location, identification and evaluation of all students at least three (3) years of age but less than twenty-two (22) years of age, who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, including students who:

	A.	have legal settlement within the service area of the Board;
	B.	attend a nonpublic school, are served by the Board;
	C.	are homeless students, as defined at 511 IAC 7-32-46;
	D.	are wards of the State:
	E.	are highly mobile students, including migrant students; and
	F.	are suspected of being students, with disabilities in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.

The Board directs the Superintendent to establish, maintain and implement written procedures to ensure the location, identification and evaluation of these students.

The Board shall provide a free and appropriate public education ("FAPE") to all students who are at least three (3) years of age, have legal settlement in the Board's service area, have been identified as a student with a disability, and have not been enrolled in a charter school or parentally-placed in a non-public school until they graduate with a high school diploma, or the end of the school year in which they become twenty-two (22) years of age, unless the case conference committee determines that the student will leave school earlier.

The Board shall provide special education and related services and supplemental aides and services as may be necessary for a student with a disability to receive a FAPE in the general education classroom, if that is the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student.

The Board directs the Superintendent to plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive special education program in accordance with Federal and State law.

The Board may enter into an agreement with other school boards to form a special education cooperative to provide all or any part of the special education program required by this policy.

The Superintendent shall prepare whatever administrative guidelines are necessary to ensure effective implementation of the special education program maintained pursuant to this policy.

20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.
I.C. 20-26-5-1
I.C. 20-26-10
I.C. 20-35-4
I.C. 20-35-5511 IAC 7

Revised 8/27/12

© Neola 2011

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Bylaws & Policies

5111 - DETERMINATION OF LEGAL SETTLEMENT AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS WITHOUT LEGAL SETTLEMENT IN THE CORPORATION

The Board establishes the following policy for determining student eligibility to attend the schools of this Corporation.

	A.	The Board will educate, tuition free, students who have legal settlement in the Corporation, and students enrolled according to the requirements of I.C. 20-26-11.
	B.	Where the legal settlement of a student cannot reasonably be determined by reference to the residence of the student’s parent or legal guardian and the student is being supported by and living with a person whose residence is within the Corporation, the student may be enrolled without payment of tuition. If the parents are able to support the student and have placed the student in the home of another person primarily for the purpose of attending school in this Corporation without establishing legal guardianship as required by Indiana law, tuition will not be charged unless otherwise required by law.
	C.	A child who is placed in foster care by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be admitted tuition free, without regard to residency, to a school within the Corporation, as selected by the State Department of Human Services or the child placing agency responsible for placement of that child.
	D.	Foreign students participating in a foreign-exchange program approved by the Indiana State Board of Education and living with a resident host family will be admitted tuition free.

	E.	The Corporation will provide a free education to those students who are considered by Federal law to be illegal aliens, if the student's parent or legal guardian has legal settlement within the Corporation, or considered to be homeless by criteria established by the State (see Policy 5111.01 and AG 5111.01 - Homeless Students).
	F.	Students who have completed the eleventh grade and have changed legal settlement to another school corporation may complete the twelfth grade in this Corporation.
	G.	A married student living with a spouse or a married or unmarried emancipated minor is eligible to attend school without payment of tuition if the student resides in the Corporation.
	H.	Children of Divorced Parents
		Children of divorced parents may attend school in this Corporation without the payment of tuition if one (1) parent resides in this Corporation and an election is made utilizing the "Custodial Statement and Agreement: Divorce, Separation, or Abandonment" form provided by the Indiana State Board of Education.
		The parent with physical custody of the student or the student, if the student is at least eighteen (18) years of age, must notify the Superintendent of the school corporation in which the parents/student seek to have the student enrolled of their election to enroll the student in the Corporation. The election shall be made on a yearly basis and applies throughout the school year unless the student's parent no longer resides within the attendance area of the Corporation.

		If a student's parent fails to inform the Corporation of the expulsion or withdrawal to avoid expulsion or the student fails to follow the terms and conditions established for enrollment, the Corporation may withdraw consent and prohibit the student's enrollment during the period of the actual or proposed expulsion. Before consent is withdrawn, the student must be given an opportunity for an informal meeting with the principal. At the informal meeting, the student is entitled to:
		1.	a written or verbal statement of the reasons for the withdrawal of consent;
		2.	a summary of the evidence against him/her;
		3.	an opportunity to explain his/her conduct.
	I.	Students whose parents do not have legal settlement within the Corporation but who present evidence that they will move into the Corporation within a short period of time may enroll in the schools of this Corporation as tuition students for the time not in residence.
	J.	Students who do not have legal settlement may/will be enrolled in the special education program of this Corporation pursuant to the provisions of a Cooperative agreement.
	K.	Nonresident students may be accepted into the Summer School Program provided by this Corporation.

Transfer Students

In addition to students with legal settlement in the Corporation, students without legal settlement in the Corporation (hereafter referred to as "transfer students") will be enrolled in compliance with I.C. 20-26-11-32 and the following procedure:

	A.	By March 15th, the Board will establish the number of transfer students that can be accepted in each building and grade level.
	B.	The Board will establish a date by which requests to enroll a transfer student must be submitted to the Superintendent. This date shall be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education and published on the Corporation Internet website.
	C.	Requests to enroll a student without legal settlement in the Corporation shall not be denied if the student to be transferred:
		1.	has been enrolled in the Corporation in the prior school year;
		2.	is a member of a household in which any other member of the household is a student in the transferee school; or
		3.	has a parent who is an employee of the Corporation.
	D.	If the number of requests to enroll in each building and grade level exceeds the number established by the Board reduced by the number of transfers that may not be denied as described in paragraph (C) above, the students to be enrolled in each building and grade level shall be determined by random selection in which each application submitted on or before the date established by the Board pursuant to paragraph (A) above has an equal chance of being selected.

Pursuant to State law, the Board may deny a student’s application to transfer to the Corporation, discontinue enrollment of a transfer student currently attending, rescind approval of a student approved to attend in a subsequent year, or establish terms or conditions for enrollment or for continued enrollment in a subsequent school year, if:

	A.	during the preceding twelve (12) months, the student has been suspended or expelled for:
		1.	ten (10) or more school days;
		2.	possession of a firearm, deadly weapon, or a destructive device;
		3.	causing physical injury to a student, school employee or visitor to the school; or
		4.	a violation of the Corporation's drug or alcohol rules.
	B.	the student has had a history of unexcused absences, and the Board believes that, based upon the location of the student's residence, attendance would be a problem for the student if the student is enrolled in the Corporation.

For purposes of computing the number of days of suspension of the student requesting enrollment, student discipline received from a teacher pursuant to I.C. 20-33-8-25(b)(7) and I.C. 20-26-11-32(j) shall be included in the calculation of the number of school days that a student has been suspended.

Transportation will not be provided by the School Corporation for transfer students accepted for enrollment.

No transfer student shall be accepted for enrollment for athletic reasons.

Transfer students will not be charged unless otherwise required by law.

I.C. 20-18-2-11 (legal settlement defined)
I.C. 20-33-2-12 (transfer to another accredited or non-accredited school)
I.C. 20-33-8-17 (expulsion for lack of legal settlement)
I.C. 20-26-11-1 (residence defined)
I.C. 20-26-11-2.5 (divorced parent election)
I.C. 20-26-11-6(e) (option to not charge transfer tuition)
I.C. 20-26-11-6.5 (children of school employees)
I.C. 20-26-11-6.7 (nonpublic school students)
I.C. 20-26-11-32 (student transfer requests, HEA 1381 – 2013;
SEA 108 - 2017)
I.C. 20-26-11-33 (non-transfer student attending alternative education program)
Plyer v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) (State Statute denying free public education to
illegal immigrants violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment)
Divorced Parents Agreement:
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/legal/formiii.pdf
Third Party Agreement:
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/legal/custodialstatementinstructions.pdf

The parent-teacher conference can play a significant role in the education of our students in three (3) important ways:

	A.	providing the teacher with vital information from parents that will strengthen the plans and strategies the teacher uses with a student
	B.	helping parents understand more clearly what the school and the teacher are trying to accomplish with a student, what is required for students to accomplish such results, and what the parent can do to facilitate the process
	C.	building a strong home-school partnership that has implications for support of school programs beyond particular classroom or grade

All employees who need to change their address must submit their request in writing. 

Please download and fill out the form below to change your address.

Once completed please:

• Print the form and send it through inter-office mail to Heather Downin, Benefits Coordinator, at the Administration building
  

Or

• Save the form and email it as an attachment to Heather Downin at downinh@bcsc.k12.in.us

Change of Address Form

Appointments for the Health Clinic will now be scheduled through the CRH MyChart website. The instrctions and link are below:

 MyChart Login Page

 Clinic Appointment Instructions 

The BCSC Health Center hours:

2020 Health Plan

2020 SIHO Benefits Guide

2020 Plan Changes Overview

2020 Wellness and Benefits Fair

2020 Open Enrollment Video

2020 Open Enrollment Instructions

Open Enrollment Link

2020 Plan Design

2020 Health Premiums

Edison Healthcare Website

New Formulary List (2019 list, will be updated for 2020; HGH not covered in 2020)

New Preventive Rx List (2020)

PriceMD Program (Limited to high-cost specialty medications)

PriceMD Frequently Asked Questions (New employees must be employed for 1 year for this benefit)

2020 Plan Video

2019 Health Plan

2019 Wellness Forms and Requirements

2020 BCSC Wellness
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2020
You must have completed the wellnees steps in 2019 to be eligible for 2020. 
If you complete the steps in 2020 then you will be eligble for 2021.

5 Steps of Wellness
1) HRA Questionaire
2) Biometrics
3) Physical
4) Dental Screening
5) Vision Screening

Wellness exam verification form 2020

Submit the form by:

Scan the form & email to bcscwellness@crh.org

Drop off the form at the BCSC Health Center - 1950 Doctors Park Drive Suite C

Fax to BCSC Health Center at 812-375-8879

2019 SIHO Health Benefit Guide 

2019 Open Enrollment Video

2019 Open Enrollment Preparation Guide

2019 Open Enrollment Flyer

2019 Health Premiums through 9-13-19 Pay - Revised rates at link below: 

2019 Revised Health Premium Notification 8-23-19

Preventive Health Benefits - Updated 10-19-18

2019 HDHP Preventative Rx List

 

Prescription Appeal Process

NEW CLINIC APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS MyChart Registration - Updated 12-10-18

MyChart Login Page

2019 Dependent Audit Letter 

SIHO

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation administration, the health trust and teachers have worked with SIHO, your employee benefits administration company, to develop a benefits plan for you and your eligible dependents.
 
One of the advantages of SIHO is their focus on and attention to customer service. SIHO’s helpful staff is ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Employees are encouraged to contact SIHO by phone at (812) 378-7070 or (800) 443-2980 toll free.

• BCSC Summary Plan Document
• SIHO Made Easy
  

Dental Benefits
Delta Dental Plan Benefits Summary
Delta Dental PPO National Point-of-Service Program Booklet
Delta Dental WEBSITE! - www.deltadentalIN.com
Sign up to manage your benefits, 24/7. Print ID cards, update personal information, review claims, go paperless, and more!

Vision Benefits

VSP® Vision Care
 
VSP Vision Plan
 
VSP Member Site Login
 
Register as a member so you can:

• Find in-network doctors
• Print out your benefits card
• Online Reimbursement Forms
• View & print your member benefits
  
• Receive a monthly newsletter
• FAQ's

How to file for Out-of-Network reimbursement

 
When services and/or materials are obtained from an open access provider, members have two reimbursement choices
1.  Members can ask an open access provider to submit a request for reimbursement on their behalf. This means members won’t need to pay their entire bill up front and will only be responsible for paying applicable copays and any balance above their open access schedule.
2.  Members can pay the open access provider directly and submit a request for reimbursement to VSP, using the following procedure:
a.  Pay the open access provider the full amount and request an itemized copy of the bill. The bill should separately detail the charges for the eye exam and materials, including lens type.

b.  Include the following information with the bill:

                           i.    The name, address, and phone number of the open access provider

                          ii.    The covered member's ID number

                         iii.    The covered member's name, address, and phone number

                         iv.    The name of the group

                          v.    The patient's name, date of birth, address, and phone number

                         vi.    The patient's relationship to the covered member (such as self, spouse, child, student, etc).

 Members can write the information on the bill or use the printable form available when members sign on to view benefits information at vsp.com.

c. Send a copy of the itemized bill(s) with the above information to VSP at:

VSP

P.O. Box 997105

Sacramento, CA 95899-7105

-Please note that claims for reimbursement must be filed within twelve months of the date of service. Members will be reimbursed according to the open access reimbursement schedule.

Retirement/Investment Benefits

2019 New Teacher Orientation Presentation
 
Certified Retirement/Investment Benefits Graphic
 
Non-Certified Retirement/Investment Benefits Graphic (Updated 07-01-18)
 
Annuities vs. Lump Sums

INPRS Link

401(a) Annuity Information 
The 401(a) is the employer matching contribution portion of a tax-sheltered annuity plan. BCSC contributes to a participating employees' 401(a) account ONLY if that employee contributes to a 403(b) Annuity. The vendor for BCSC's 401(a) plan is MetLife. Information about the 401(a) plan can be found in Article V, Section 1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Support Staff Handbook located on our HR Page.

401(a) IRS Information 
401(a) Metlife Login
401(a) Investment Options

Your Current Contribution/Benefit Amounts

Contact information to complete 401(a) account setup:
Lottie Barcus
765-720-7786
Lbarcus@financialguide.com

403(b) Information  

BCSC employees who are enrolled in the high-deductible (Option1) BCSC health plan are eligible for a Health Savings Account. BCSC employees Health Savings Accounts are deposited with Centra Credit Union. Deposits (up to the federal maximum) and distributions (when used for qualifying medical expenses) are both tax exempt. Balances carry over from year-to-year.

Sign up/Make changes to HSA 

Bartholomew County Retired Teachers Association

Indiana 529 College Direct Savings Plan

Save for college for yourself, a child or other relative, or a friend. While this deduction is post-tax, the significant tax benefit is a 20% tax credit up to $1000 when you file your taxes.

Set-up Your 529 College Savings Account

Payroll Deduction Option

Any permanent employee can have money deducted from each paycheck to contribute to your 529 CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan (minimum is $10/pay).

Simply set up your account, complete the "Payroll Deduction" section, and submit to Heather Downin at the BCSC Administration Building. Instructions are at this link. Changes can be made to your 529 deduction each quarter (Jan. 1, Apr. 1, Jul. 1, and Oct. 1). Forms must be turned in at least one week prior to the end of the quarter.

If you already have a 529 account, simply login to your account and navigate to the "Go to payroll deduction" section (it is under "Manage Recurring Contributions"). Enter the amount you want to deduct each pay. The website will generate the Payroll Deduction Form. Print, sign , and send the form to Heather Downin at th Admin Building. This does not change any contributions you are already making from your bank account. You will need to make those changes in your account, as well. 

BCSC Employee Benefits

All eligible BCSC employees are invited to attend monthly workshops designed to assist with retirement planning, financial management, and other helpful information for you and your family.

2019-20 Workshops

The tentative schedule for workshops for 2019-20 is below. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will be from 4:00-5:00 PM at Columbus North. Most will be in the Large Group Instruction Room. Enter through the main doors, proceed through the main hallway, and enter the LGI room on the right.

January 16, 2020: INPRS - PERF/TRF Retirement

February 20, 2020: Retirement Advisor Workshops

April 16, 2020: Understanding your VEBA Benefits

May 21, 2020: Clueless about Retirement - Basics for getting started

2018-19 Workshops 

The schedule for workshops for 2018-19 is below. All workshops are from 4:00-5:00 PM in room C110 at Columbus East.

Skyward Employee Access

Instructions for Accessing Check Stub

Claim Payment Schedule 2019-2020 REVISED 7.26.19

Guidebook for Teacher Evaluation System

General Policy Statement - policy 5517 

It is the policy of the Board of School Trustees to maintain an education and work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, occurring in the Corporation's educational opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's educational opportunities, programs, and activities, affecting the Corporation environment (hereinafter referred to collectively as "unlawful harassment"). This commitment applies to all Corporation operations, educational opportunities, programs, and activities. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of unlawful harassment occurring in the Corporation's educational opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's educational opportunities, programs, and activities, affecting the Corporation environment. This policy applies to unlawful conduct occurring on school property, or at another location if such conduct affects the Corporation environment. 

The Board will vigorously enforce its prohibition against unlawful harassment, that is based on race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and/or gender identity), religion, disability, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State civil rights laws (hereinafter referred to as "Protected Classes"), and encourages those within the Corporation community as well as third parties who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems occurring in the Corporation’s educational opportunities, programs and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation’s educational opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation environment.

Sexual Harassment
 
Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, "sexual harassment" is defined as:

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when:

A.Submission to such conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of an individual's status in a class, educational program, or activity.
 
B.Submission or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for educational decisions affecting such individual.
 
C.Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment; or of interfering with one's ability to participate in or benefit from a class or an educational program or activity.
Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either gender against a person of the same or opposite gender.

Prohibited acts that constitute sexual harassment may take a variety of forms. Examples of the kinds of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

 
A. unwelcome sexual propositions, invitations, solicitations, and flirtations;
 
B. sexual violence, including physical and/or sexual assault;
 
C. threats or insinuations that a person's academic grade, promotion, classroom work or assignments, academic status, participation in athletics or extra-curricular programs or events, or other conditions of education may be adversely affected by not submitting to sexual advances;
 
D. unwelcome verbal expressions of a sexual nature, including graphic sexual commentaries about a person's body, dress, appearance, or sexual activities; the unwelcome use of sexually degrading language, jokes or innuendoes; unwelcome suggestive or insulting sounds or whistles; obscene telephone calls;
 
E. sexually suggestive objects, pictures, videotapes, audio recordings or literature, placed in the educational environment, which may embarrass or offend individuals;
 
F. unwelcome and inappropriate touching, patting, or pinching; obscene gestures;
 
G.a pattern of conduct, which can be subtle in nature, that has sexual overtones and is intended to create or has the effect of creating discomfort and/or humiliation to another;
 
H.remarks speculating about a person's sexual activities or sexual history, or remarks about one's own sexual activities or sexual history;
 
I.inappropriate boundary invasions by a Corporation employee or other adult member of the Corporation community into a student's personal space and personal life;
 
J.verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex or sex-stereotyping that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature;
 
K.in the context of employees, consensual sexual relationships where such relationship leads to favoritism of a subordinate employee with whom the superior is sexually involved and where such favoritism adversely affects other employees or otherwise creates a hostile work environment.
Not all behavior with sexual connotations constitutes unlawful sexual harassment. Sex-based or gender-based conduct must be sufficiently severe, pervasive, and persistent such that it adversely affects, limits, or denies an individual's employment or education or creates a hostile or abusive employment or educational environment.

NOTE: Sexual conduct/relationships with students by a Corporation employee or any other adult member of the School Corporation community is prohibited, and any teacher, administrator, coach, other school authority, or staff member who engages in certain sexual conduct with a student may be disciplined up to and including termination and also may be guilty of the criminal charge of "sexual battery" as set forth in I.C. 35-42-4-8. In the case of a child under fourteen (14) years of age, the person also may be guilty of "child molesting" under I.C. 35-42-4-3. In the case of a child between the ages of fourteen (14) and sixteen (16), the person also may be guilty of "sexual misconduct with a minor" under I.C. 35-42-4-9. The issue of consent is irrelevant in regard to the latter two (2) criminal charges. Any employee accused of sexual relations with a student may be placed on leave until school administrative proceedings are completed. Proven sexual relationships with a student regardless of the age of the student will initiate the termination process for the employee.

 
National Origin Harassment

Prohibited national origin harassment occurs when unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct is based upon an individual's national origin and when the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment; or of interfering with one's ability to participate in or benefit from a class or an educational program or activity. Such harassment may include but is not limited to conduct directed at the characteristics of a person's national origin, such as negative comments regarding customs, manner of speaking, language, surnames, or ethnic slurs.

Race/Color Harassment
 
Prohibited racial harassment occurs when unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct is based upon an individual's race or color and when the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment; or of interfering with one's ability to participate in or benefit from a class or an educational program or activity. Such harassment may include but is not limited to conduct directed at the characteristics of a person's race or color, such as racial slurs, nicknames implying stereotypes, epithets, and/or negative references relative to racial customs.

Religious (Creed) Harassment
 
Prohibited religious harassment occurs when unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct is based upon an individual's religion or creed and when the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment; or of interfering with one's ability to participate in or benefit from a class or an educational program or activity. Such harassment may include but is not limited to conduct directed at the characteristics of a person's religious tradition, clothing, or surnames, and/or involving religious slurs.

Disability Harassment
 
Prohibited disability harassment occurs when unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct is based upon an individual's disability and when the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with the individual's educational performance; of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment; or of interfering with one's ability to participate in or benefit from a class or an educational program or activity. Such harassment may include but is not limited to conduct directed at the characteristics of a person's disabling condition, such as negative comments about speech patterns, movement, physical impairments or defects/appearances, or the like.

The Corporation also will take immediate steps to impose disciplinary action on individuals engaging in any of the following prohibited acts:

A. Retaliating against a person who has made a report or filed a complaint alleging unlawful harassment (see definition on page 1) or who has participated as a witness in a harassment investigation.
 
B. Filing a malicious or knowingly false report or complaint of unlawful harassment (see definition on page 1).
 

C. Disregarding, failing to investigate adequately, or delaying investigation of allegations of unlawful harassment (see definition on page 1), when responsibility for reporting and/or investigating unlawful harassment charges comprises part of one's supervisory duties.

REPORT IT

Bully Education

Children's Safety Network

REPORT BULLYING

PowerSchool Training When YOU Want It!
Online Distance Learning Courses and 5-10 Minute Refresher Tutorials
To access the online courses and tutorials please register with PowerSource using your BCSC email account.

Registration Instructions

Register at: https://support.powerschool.com/signup/1061802 to access PowerSchool tutorials.

Please use your BCSC email address when registering and choose a role that matches your job responsibilities.

You will receive a registration confirmation email from PowerSource with a link to create a password.
From there you will be signed-in to the support site. 

Once you are logged into PowerSchool's support site:

1. Click on the Training tab and then click on the PD+ Training button.
2. On the PD+ Training landing page search on the topic you need some training or brushing up on. 
   • Keywords: Search on a topic
   • Duration: Check the box for either a 5-10 refresher or a 60+ minute interactive tutorial
   • Click on Update Results

 Please submit a BCSC 360 support ticket if you need any help with registering or searching for a tutorial.

60 Minute Interactive Tutorials

Pearson Distance Learning courses are available 24/7 through self-paced asynchronous instruction.
 
The courses have been designed for the adult learner to include simulation and authentic assessment.  You can start and stop units as time permits. The Distant Learning Courses feature audio, graphics, text, and search capabilities to maximize the retention for each unique learner.
 
PowerTeacher Pro 60 Minute Tutorials

 
Refresher Tutorials

Refresher tutorials are designed to provide quick answers to common PowerSchool questions you might encounter daily.  Each tutorial lasts between 5 to 10 minutes and leverages realistic PowerSchool scenarios that engage users and encourage prompt application of newfound knowledge. 

PowerTeacher Pro 5-10 Minute Refresher Tutorials

PowerTeacher Portal

PowerTeacher PORTAL User Guide

PowerTeacher PORTAL Quick Reference Card

PowerTeacher Mobile

PowerTeacher Mobile FAQ

PowerTeacher Mobile What's New

Common Core Standards - Growth Model Report Card

Growth Model Report Card information can be found in itslearning course BCSC Connect under Elementary Resources/Growth Model Report Card Resources

PowerTeacher Pro

-PowerTeacher Pro Quick Reference Guide
-PowerTeacher Pro Enhancement List
    -Preferred Class Name
    -Standards and Full Student Schedule report options
    -Import scores
    -Copy Traditional Grade Calculations
    -Copy Assignments from PowerTeacher Gradebook
    -Comment Bank usability improvements
    -Formatting bar for class, assignment, and category                descriptions
    -Section Readiness report
    -Metrics on Category Totals screen
-Instructions and tutorials are available in itslearning and on the PowerSchool Support site
     -itslearning>BCSC Connect>PowerTeacher Pro Help
     -PowerSchool Support Site - Online Resources & Tutorials        Online Resource Registration Instructions

Build your Schedule
Prepare to Build Workbook

Prepare to Build Checklist

Load your Schedule

Prepare to Load Workbook

Load Process Worksheet

PowerScheduler Online Tutorials at PowerSource
*Not registered yet to access Mastery in Minutes or Distance Learning Courses?

Register at: https://support.powerschool.com/signup/1061802 to access PowerSchool tutorials

Please use your BCSC email address when registering and choose a role that matches your job responsibilities.

You will receive a registration confirmation email from PowerSource with a link to create a password.
From there you will be signed-in to the support site. 

Once you are logged into PowerSchool's support site:

1. Click on the Training tab and then click on the PD+ Training button.
2. On the PD+ Training landing page search on the topic you need some training or brushing up on. 
   • Keywords: Search on a topic
   • Duration: Check the box for either a 5-10 refresher or a 60+ minute interactive tutorial
   • Click on Update Results

Please submit a BCSC 360 support ticket if you need any help with registering or searching for a tutorial.

Online Distance Learning Courses
Take the Prepare to Build and Load series of courses if you plan on using PowerScheduler to create a master schedule.

Search on the keyword "PowerScheduler" and choose the title "PowerScheduler Part 1: Prepare to Build and Load a Master Schedule"

You will learn how to get everything ready so you are prepared to attend a Build Workshop, where trainers can help you complete the build, then load students into the master schedule.

Take the Prepare to Load series of courses if you are going to modify an existing master schedule on your own and use PowerScheduler to load students into the schedule.

Search on the keyword "PowerScheduler" and choose the title "PowerScheduler Part 1: Prepare to Load a Master Schedule"

Parents & Guardians Log Into Parent Portal With
Parent Portal Single Sign On
To View Student Grades and Attendance

With a Single Sign On account a parent/guardian will be able to see information about multiple students using a single username and password. In order to use this feature, you must first create an account.

Parent/guardians will need to have a Parent Portal Access ID and Access Password to create a Single Sign On account. If the student is a returning student you should have the information already. If your student is new to the school you can get the information from your school.

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO Instructions:

• ParentPortal Setup - Click Here to watch a short video overview demonstrating how to create a new parent or guardian account.
• ParentPortal Mobile App Setup - Click Here to watch a video on how to set up and use the ParentPortal Mobile App.
  

PAPER:

• Click here for a step by step handout on how to create a single sign-on account.

Once the account is created parents will also be able to change their passwords to sign on and if the username or password is forgotten parents will have the ability to reset the information.

Complete Parent Portal Detailed User Guide

CURRENT STUDENTS: The Access ID and Password used to access Parent Portal in the previous school year is still active and will need to be used to create a Single Sign On account.  If you have forgotten your Access ID and Password you will need to go to your child's school and present a picture ID to receive it.

NEW STUDENTS: If you have a child who is new to BCSC you will need to go to your child's school and pick up your Parent Portal Access ID and Password from the front desk.  You will be asked for a picture ID proving your identity as a parent or guardian.

NOTE: If you have children in more than one school, you will need an Access ID and password for each student.   You will need to provide an ID proving you are the parent or guardian of the child when you pick up your child’s Access ID and Password.

 

3 Steps to access Parent Portal

STEP 1 - Go to your child's school and get an Access ID and Password for each child

STEP 2 - Either click on or enter the following Parent Portal address in an internet browser window https://powerschool.bcsc.k12.in.us

STEP 3 - Create a personal Parent Portal Single Sign On Account with your child's Access ID and Password.

Our community is a very important part of our schools.  These are but a few of the many organizations that make Bartholomew County a great place to live and learn.

Why Columbus?

• Work, Connect, Live, Play...Columbustalent.com
• Exhibit Columbus
• Envisioncolumbus.org

High Ed Institutions

• IUPUC
• Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
• Purdue Polytechnic

Community Services

• Columbus Regional Hospital
• United Way of Bartholomew County
• Columbus Parks and Rec

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