In its contract with the school board, KM Explore’s Governance Council requested to consider the following Kettle Moraine Operating Rules and Regulations (KMORRs) for revision. Below are the altered policies. 222 ­ Recruitment and Appointment of Administrators No revision needed. 252 ­ Policy and Rule Implementation KMORR no longer applicable. 322 ­ School Day Regulations No revision needed. 324 ­ Off Campus Instructional Programs The KM Explore Governance Council recognizes the importance for off campus programming for students. If approved by the director, KM Explore students may attend off campus instructional programs. 332 ­ Curriculum Development KM Explore shall develop, adopt, implement, and maintain a written, composite, school district curriculum plan, which includes but is not limited to the following: Kindergarten through grade 5 sequential curriculum plan aligned to national standards in English/language arts and mathematics. Furthermore, science, social studies and readiness habits frameworks will be adopted. Each curriculum plan shall specify learning targets or topics on a K­5 continuum. The sequential curriculum plan shall include a program evaluation method, which provides a systematic, continuous, and objective process of determining whether pupils attain the specified learning targets. Components of the sequential curriculum plan shall be monitored continuously, and the overall program evaluation method shall be reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised as appropriate to ensure that pupils meet the learning targets. It is the responsibility of the charter school director and core design team to evaluate and revise curriculum plans. The work of the design team shall be directly supervised by the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. All newly developed or revised curriculum plans shall be submitted to superintendent of instructional services for recommendations and approval. 332.1 ­ Human Growth and Development Curriculum No revision needed. 341.3 ­ Health Education: Protective Behaviors No revision needed. 342.3­ Programs for Gifted Students The district and/or KM Explore design team will provide for the continuous identification of gifted and talented students in intellectual, creative, visual/performing arts, leadership and academic domains. Multiple criteria such as achievement tests, product and/or performance evaluations and recommendations will be used to identify the needs of gifted and talented students. Identification of student needs will align with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidelines and procedures under Standard (t)­Gifted and Talented Pupils. The district and/or KM Explore design team shall provide appropriate programming for students identified with gifted and talented needs. The school district shall provide opportunities for parent participation in the planning of the proposed program.
345 ­ Academic Achievement Reporting KM Explore adheres to a system of balanced assessment, which includes the use of formative, benchmark and summative assessments. Reporting procedures shall be free of any discriminatory practices and/or language and shall be in accordance with state and federal guidelines for special education students and English language learners. The district shall not discriminate in the methods, practices, and materials used for grading and reporting students on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, color, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures in the Kettle Moraine Operating Rules and Regulations. Effective formative assessment practices include: ● Frequent and ongoing assessment and reporting that guides teaching and learning. ● Timely and descriptive feedback (e.g. comments, rubrics) communicated to and understood by the learner. (This feedback does not impact a student's final achievement grade.) ● Involvement of students in self­assessment throughout the teaching and learning process. ● Examples include but are not limited to: Daily practice, whether completed in or outside of class, Practice assessments such as quizzes, exit slips, class inquiries and dialog, group activities, rough drafts, Conferencing, Observations ● Effective benchmark assessment practices include: ○
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Benchmark assessments administered after students have had ample opportunities to receive formative feedback. ○ Clear and timely communication with students regarding the achievement of learning targets. ○ Reflection by students and teachers on the achievement of learning targets. ○ Alignment of learning targets and assessment methods. ○ Weighting learning targets based on importance. ○ Examples include: End of unit/chapter tests, Writing Pieces, Speeches, Projects, and Performances Effective summative practices include: ○ Final assessments administered after students have had ample opportunities for feedback. ○ No opportunities for reassessment ○ Examples include but are not limited to: WKCE, MAP GRADING ● All stakeholders will have a clear understanding of the criteria for demonstrating proficiency on the standards. ● Grades will be based solely on defined learning targets aligned to the Common Core state standards. ● Grades will be based solely on individual academic performance. Group grades will not be given. ● Subject areas will implement and follow common grading and assessment practices that are consistent across subject areas. HOMEWORK Homework systems and daily practice routines are designed to serve as an essential part of the learning process. It is an extension of classroom learning and should be relevant to the individual student’s learning goals. REASSESSMENT Students learn at different rates and may earn additional opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning targets. ● Remediation and reassessment will be available for those targets that a student does not achieve on a benchmark assessment. Criteria and timelines for reassessment will be clearly defined within subject areas. ● The reassessment score will replace the original score for the target, reporting the highest evidence of learning. 352 ­ School Sponsored Field Trips Field trips that are related to specific curricular or co­curricular objectives of KM Explore curriculum and provide enrichment of the educational development of the participating students may be approved by the director or KM Explore design team. All field trips shall be conducted under the supervision of school personnel. Only supervisors approved by the school administrator or superintendent may attend school district field trips. Students shall not be penalized for participating or not participating in field trips. If a student is unable or unwilling to attend, a learning environment will be provided on campus. One­day in­state field trips, originating and returning the same day, shall be subject to the school administrator’s review and approval. Approval shall be based on relevance to curricular and co­curricular objectives, cost, and transportation. For all field trips, student/supervisor ratio must be approved by the charter school director. The cost of field trips shall be paid by the participating students unless approved otherwise by the school administrator or superintendent. Written parental permission for each participating student shall be required. Approval of the superintendent is required when the trip includes any one of the following: 1. A common carrier for transportation, other than the regularly contracted school bus is used. 2. Exceeds a 150­mile radius from the school district. 3. Will be of more than 12 hours in duration. 4. Involves an overnight stay. Approval of the school board is required when the trip includes the following: 1. Any out of state or international travel, regardless of duration. Normally, all transportation, meal, and lodging costs shall be the responsibility of the participating students. After approval of the school administrator, nursing services will prepare a list of students who require medication or who have special health needs, review staff training to assess adequacy to handle medical circumstances, or assign a nurse to go on the trip, if necessary, and assure medical emergency information is up­to­date. The school administrator may deny a student’s participation in a field trip if he/she is unable to ensure the child’s safety, or if the child is not meeting behavior expectations as laid out in the school handbook. 420 ­ School Admissions Any student currently enrolled as a district resident, or any current open enrolled student attending a KM school may apply to KM Explore. Applications for enrollment are available at the school district website and in the district office. If there are more applicants than spaces available, enrollment will be determined by a lottery process established by the KM Explore Governance Council and the school’s by­laws. The lottery process will be conducted by Kettle Moraine School District administration and/or the KM Explore Governance Council. Current KM Explore students, siblings of current KM Explore students and children of KM Explore staff/Governance Council will receive enrollment preference. Waiting list spots will be determined by the lottery drawing as well. Applications that are received after the established deadline are added to the wait list in the order in which they are received. Students must be current Kettle Moraine district residents who are registered with their home school, or accepted to Kettle Moraine through Open Enrollment to apply to KM Explore. The School District of Kettle Moraine does not discriminate on the basis of religion, sex, race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, creed, political affiliation, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any reserve component of the United States Military or state military forces, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap or other basis prohibited under state or federal law. 433 ­ Assignment of Students to Schools Elementary school students attending another elementary school in the district will be allowed to transfer to KM Explore under the following conditions: 1. The family of the student must submit an application as laid out in policy 420, following the established criteria for admission. 2. Adequate space is available in KM Explore and the charter school has not met its capacity in a specific grade level or learning cohort. 3. Parents shall assume responsibility for the student’s transportation. 443.5 ­ Electronic Communication Devices No revision needed. 453.1 ­ Emergency Nursing Services No revision needed. 470 ­ Student Fees No revision needed. 493 ­ Animals in Schools Animals, insects and/or reptiles are not permitted on KM Explore property and/or facilities, unless the owner, sponsor or responsible parties have followed the following protocols: 1. The KM Explore director or core design team must approve requests for the use of live animals in the classroom. 2. Animals should be kept in an appropriate cage or enclosure that provides maximum containment of the animals, clean and sanitary conditions, shelter and protection from the weather, and appropriate temperatures and assures safety for the students. 3. Warning signs such as Keep Hands Away from Cage should be posted conspicuously on cages housing animals that may bite. Students and visitors should be cautioned about inserting fingers in an occupied animal cage. 4. All animals should be supplied with suitable and sufficient food and water as often as the feeding habits of such animals require. Students should feed and handle animals under the supervision of the teacher. 5. Teachers should train students in the handling and care of animals, such as mice and guinea pigs. Students should not excite animals or engage in activities such as poking pencils at animals because such activity encourages biting. Students need to know that many animals are nocturnal and are likely to bite if disturbed during the day. 6. Every reasonable precaution shall be taken to ensure that animals are not teased, abused, mistreated, annoyed, tormented, or in any manner made to suffer by any person or by any means. 7. Students should thoroughly wash their hands after they finish touching or handling an animal in the classroom to ensure proper hygiene. 8. If individuals exhibit adverse reactions to the animal(s) that are in the classroom as part of the school curriculum the animal(s) must be removed from the building. 9. Only bring an animal known to be in good health and appropriately immunized. Documentation from a veterinarian may be required for each animal. 10. If an individual is bitten or scratched by an animal and the skin is broken, the affected area should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water, and then the incident must be reported to the legal guardian, principal, and school nurse. The district’s student accident report or staff accident report must be completed. 11. Provide first aid to any student/staff who is bitten by an animal and use the district’s accident report to properly document the incident. Public Health authorities will be notified when necessary to determine the appropriate action(s) to follow. 12. Make provisions for the care and maintenance of the animal during the period of time when school is not in session. 13. Animal(s) must be humanely and properly housed in cages, aquariums, etc., specific for the species. Animal cages, aquariums, etc., and the surrounding areas must be meticulously maintained and completely cleaned at least weekly. Animal waste and materials from animal cages, aquariums, etc., will be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner. Children should not be allowed to handle or clean up any form of animal waste unless they are trained and use personal protective equipment. Waste materials from animals should be bagged separately, sealed and disposed of in an outside waste receptacle. 14. Animal(s) will not be at large in the classrooms or in the building. Animal(s) will never be permitted in areas where food is prepared or served. Hand washing by the staff and students is required after handling animals. 15. Prohibit students from taking any animal(s) home with them unless parental permission is received. 16. No animal may be transported on a school bus. This does not apply to service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities pursuant to this policy. Service Animals in the Schools The Kettle Moraine School District recognizes that service animals may be a reasonable accommodation for assisting individuals with disabilities while at school or at school related events. Service animals assisting individuals with disabilities are generally permitted in all facilities and programs of the school district. 751­ Transportation services No revision needed. 751.2 ­ Transportation of Students in Private Vehicles No revision needed. Adopted September 10, 2015 by the KM Explore Governance Council