the influence" of drugs at the time of the test. Rather, the test detects and measures use of a particular drug within previous days. includes anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic "Performance-Enhancing Drugs" substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed, or other athletic ability. This term does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins that can be lawfully purchased. EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN Every child of a homeless individual and every homeless child are entitled to equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other students. In addition, homeless students will have access to services comparable to those offered to other students. The District must assign and admit a child who is homeless to a District school regardless of residence and irrespective of whether the homeless child is able to produce records normally required for enrollment. The District may not require an out of District attendance agreement and tuition for a homeless child. The Superintendent will review and revise rules or procedures that may be barriers to enrollment of homeless children and youths. In reviewing and revising such procedures, the Superintendent will consider issues of transportation, immunization, residence, birth certificates, school records, and other documentation. The Superintendent will to ensure the enrollment and attendance of homeless children and youths not currently attending school. The Superintendent will appoint a liaison for homeless children. A "homeless individual" is defined as provided in the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Anyone having a concern or complaint regarding placement or education of a homeless child will first present it orally and informally to the District homeless liaison. Thereafter, a written complaint must be filed in accordance with the District Uniform Complaint Procedure. ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION AND RETENTION The decision to promote a student to the next grade level shall be based on successful completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance based on standardized testing, or other testing. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic performance. The administration shall determine remedial assistance for a student who is not promoted. EMERGENCY DRILLS The Building Principals will develop plans of fire, civil defense, tornado, and earthquake warning, protection, and evacuation. These plans and procedures will be distributed to each teacher at the beginning of each school year. There will be at least 8 disaster drills a year, 4 of which will be fire drills. All teachers will discuss fire drill procedures with their class at the beginning of each year.
the influence" of drugs at the time of the test. Rather, the test detects and measures use of a particular drug within previous days. "Performance-Enhancing Drugs" includes anabolic steroids and any other natural or synthetic substance used to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, speed, or other athletic ability. This term does not include dietary or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins that can be lawfully purchased. EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN Every child of a homeless individual and every homeless child are entitled to equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other students. In addition, homeless students will have access to services comparable to those offered to other students. The District must assign and admit a child who is homeless to a District school regardless of residence and irrespective of whether the homeless child is able to produce records normally required for enrollment. The District may not require an out of District attendance agreement and tuition for a homeless child. The Superintendent will review and revise rules or procedures that may be barriers to enrollment of homeless children and youths. In reviewing and revising such procedures, the Superintendent will consider issues of transportation, immunization, residence, birth certificates, school records, and other documentation. The Superintendent will to ensure the enrollment and attendance of homeless children and youths not currently attending school. The Superintendent will appoint a liaison for homeless children. A "homeless individual" is defined as provided in the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Anyone having a concern or complaint regarding placement or education of a homeless child will first present it orally and informally to the District homeless liaison. Thereafter, a written complaint must be filed in accordance with the District Uniform Complaint Procedure. ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMOTION AND RETENTION The decision to promote a student to the next grade level shall be based on successful completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance based on standardized testing, or other testing. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic performance. The administration shall determine remedial assistance for a student who is not promoted. EMERGENCY DRILLS The Building Principals will develop plans of fire, civil defense, tornado, and earthquake warning, protection, and evacuation. These plans and procedures will be distributed to each teacher at the beginning of each school year. There will be at least 8 disaster drills a year, 4 of which will be fire drills. All teachers will discuss fire drill procedures with their class at the beginning of each year.
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