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Glenbrook School
Parent-Student Handbook
2012-2013
“Love, Laughter, and Learning”
145 West Green Bay Street
P.O. Box 825 Pulaski, Wisconsin 54162 Phone – (920) 822-6100
Fax – (920) 822-6105
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Table of Contents
Message from the Principal pg. 3
Pulaski Educational Philosophy pg. 4
Glenbrook Staff List pgs. 5-6
District Phone Numbers pg. 7
Where to go for Help pg. 8
Attendance pg. 9
AlertNow pg. 9
Books and School Materials pg. 9
Busing Information pg. 10
Cancellation of School pg. 10
Chaperone/Volunteer Background Checks pg. 11
Computer Usage pg. 11
Concerns/Complaints pg. 11
Counseling Services pg. 12
Directory Information pg. 12
Discipline Philosophy and Policy pg. 12
Dress pgs. 12-13
Drills pg. 13
Electronic Devices/Toys pg. 13
Fees pg. 14
Field Trips pg. 14
First Aid pgs. 14 -15
Homework Policy pg. 15
Insurance pg. 15
Locker/Coat Hook Policy pg. 15
Lost and Found pg. 15
Lunch pg. 16 - 17
Medication at School pg. 17
Money at School pg. 17
Nondiscrimination Policy & Equal Education Opportunity pg. 17
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Policy pg. 18
Pupil Discrimination Complaint Procedure pg. 19
Nurse pg. 20
Parent Teacher Organization pg. 20
Parent/Teacher Conferences pg. 20
Promotion and Retention of Students pg. 20
Records pgs. 20-21
Report Cards pg. 21
Starting Times pg. 21
Visiting/Volunteers pg. 21
ENCLOSURE HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
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Message from the Principal Regarding Glenbrook School Parent-Student Handbook
Dear Students and Parents,
On behalf of everyone here at Glenbrook Elementary, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of our students and parents! This handbook has been prepared with you in mind and will hopefully serve to help you understand the policies and procedures of our school. We are certain that these policies, along with parent partnerships and dedicated students and staff members, will provide our students with an exceptional educational experience, as our vision of “Love, Laughter, and Learning” leads the way. We hope that you will find our school open and inviting. We believe strongly in the power and benefits of positve parent/school partnerships. Active participation and communication between our homes and school are critical in establishing the academic and learning standards needed to insure a learning rich environment for all of our students. This year we have added our Parent-Student Handbook to our school webpage at http://connect.pulaski.k12.wi.us/glenbrook/ in our attempt to support envirronmental friendly practices. Therefore, we will not be sending a copy to each household unless you request a copy from the Glenbrook office. As mentioned our handbook provides you with information about Glenbrook Elementary and the Pulaski Community School District’s policies and procedures. We hope that it provides insight and answers to questions that either you or your child may have this year. Together with your child(ren) please review our handbook as a first step in building that positive and critical home-school connection, so that together we can continue our mission of creating a successful learning community, insuring that all of our students reach their potential both academically and socially. In order to meet these goals, we have created a Handbook Acknowledgement Form that we are asking you to sign and return to your child’s teacher.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our school. With our students, parents, and staff all working together, I am certain that the upcoming school year will be both successful and rewarding. Welcome to a great year at Glenbrook!
Sincerely,
Kurtis Sufka Principal
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PULASKI EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We believe that a community’s and a nation’s greatest resource is its people, especially the
students of our schools. At Pulaski Community Schools, the students are the nucleus of the
school system and our educational decisions are guided by what we consider to be best for
students. We maintain that the students should be given every reasonable opportunity to realize
their best selves. We are now, and should continue to be, a school offering students a second, third and fourth
chance. This means that every available alternative will be explored to help the students grow
academically and in self-control. Each new area of academics will be explored, when necessary,
to satisfy the students’ needs and interests. It is our belief that our curriculum should serve the needs, interests, and abilities of the student
population and promote the mental and physical health of the students. It should instill a pride
of heritage and a sense of responsibility, and provide the proper information, emphasis and
perspective, for learning to live a successful life in our local community as well as the nation and
the world. Our educational system should help students increase their knowledge, build greater
understanding and develop social attitudes and acceptable behavior to prepare them to be
contributing members of society. We feel that our curriculum must have a wide enough scope to
prepare college-bound students, vocationally oriented students, as well as students who will seek
jobs upon graduation. Our belief is that the Pulaski Community Schools should focus not only on its children, but it
should also provide the adult members of the school district the facilities and services to
continue their education. A school and community that works closely together can use the
students, faculty and administrators to evaluate the assets, needs and possibilities of the
community and help provide direction for its growth. The community becomes a true learning
laboratory. We believe that the schools are the thread that binds the people of the community together. The
name, Pulaski Community Schools, reflects the close ties between the schools and the people of
its district. An active participation by the schools in the community and the community in the
schools, can help make education real and meaningful for all involved.
Adopted: February 1988
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GLENBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2012-2013 STAFF
Principal: Kurtis Sufka Dean of Students: Niki Disterhaft
School Counselor: Candice Bogacz School Secretaries: Kandy Lardinois & Carrie Birr School Nurse: Bridget Marbes School Psychologist: Kim Krenz-Wozniak Learning Support Teacher: Jill Miller & Susan Pamperin
Early Childhood Sara Nys Tracy Teske
4K (PEEP) Sara Larsen
Kindergarten Amy Angeli Jane Hinderman Allison Kessel Kimberlee Miller Jill Rosenthal Jessica DeCleene
First Grade Angie Ludlow Sara Malchow Amy McKeefry
Jessica Skinkis Samantha Watermolen
Second Grade Michelle Fjelstad Amanda McAllister Sarah Sulentic Amy Wendricks Tracy Wiedeman Carrie Wiese
Third Grade Katie Bradford Shara Brunke Megan Carroll Melissa Kennedy Rebekah Konkel Kari Kropp
Fourth Grade Ashley Hendricks Lori Krumrei Patrick Rades Sheila Skalecki
Fifth Grade Leah Goodness Chris Hendricks Ellen Melberg Dan Slempkes
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Special Education Sarah Baye Jessica Burich Kelyn Ermers Kelli King-Herman Jeff Lackas Laura Laurent Katie Luedke Kristin Murray Sarah Olson Melissa Ramel Lisa Richmond Dori Rettler
Title I Susan Lewin
Specialists Physical Education: Dennis Bogacz Adaptive Phy. Ed.: Kare Goodness Music: Wayne Pierre Art: Karl Kralapp Library Media Specialist: Amy Gee Spanish: Jackie Crown Spanish: Melissa Olsen
Speech Therapists Jennifer Hibbard Paula Millikin (EC) Amber Molle (EC/4K) Amy Muller Kari Pagel (EC/4K)
Occupational Therapist Jacob Ehlert Holly Gheri Kim Winkler (COTA)
Physical Therapist Shawn Christenson Tracy VanDeYacht
Custodians Rick Baranczyk Diane Chartrand Amy Grzeskowiak
Cooks Nancy Bowman Lisa Calaway Pam Jung (Cashier) Marianne Rybak Sue Sikorski
Paraprofessionals Patrice Bablitch Anne Boehmer Julie Bouzek Jodie Dieterich Beth Hansen Sandy Harvey (EC) Mary Ludlow Joann Neily Mary Neshek Kelly Jo Reitmeyer Deb Rodgers Gail Toonen (4K-PEEP) Diane Traub Anita Umentum Diane VanLannen (EC) Patty Wasielewski Diane Zernicke
Sign Language Monica Carpenter Karen Courchaine
ELL Deb Dolata Elke Hucek
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Glenbrook Elementary Phone Numbers
Principal Mr. Kurtis Sufka 822-6103
Dean of Students Ms. Niki Disterhaft 822-6107
Counselor Mrs. Candice Bogacz 822-6104 School Secretary Mrs. Kandy Lardinois 822-6100
Mrs. Carrie Birr 822-6102
Kitchen Mrs. Marianne Rybak 822-6113 Library Mrs. Amy Gee 822-6130 Psychologist Mrs. Kim Krenz-Wozniak 822-6024 Nurse Mrs. Bridget Marbes 822-6029 Police/School Liaison Officer Mr. Jim Tinlin 822-6722
PTO Executive Committee
Co-President Dan Bramschreiber [email protected]
Co-President Karla Killinger [email protected]
Treasurer Kate Lindstrom [email protected]
Secretary Erin McCallum [email protected]
Fundraising Chair Theresa Prentice [email protected]
Teacher Representative Amy McKeefry [email protected]
District Administration
District Administrator Dr. Mel Lightner 822-6000
Director of Learning Services Mrs. Jenny Gracyalny 822-6018 Director of Student Services Mrs. Lisa Misco 822-6007 District Business Manager Mrs. Pamela Kercheval 822-6010 Coordinator of Student Transportation Mrs. Tracy Szymanski 822-6040 Coordination of Food Service Ms. Caitlin Matthiesen 822-6065
Board of Education Members Mrs. Trina Townsend 822-5459 [email protected] Mr. Mark Wernicke 822-1065 [email protected] Mrs. Barb McKeefry 822-5559 [email protected] Dr. Pam Denzer 822-8834 [email protected] Mr. Brian Vanden Heuvel 826-2876 [email protected]
Mrs. Chris Vandenhouten 434-1576 [email protected]
Mr. Bob Skalitzky 822-6001 [email protected]
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To see a counselor about a problem or Go to the School Counselor’s Office concern and ask to make an appointment, or leave a note for the counselor.
In case of illness, injury or medication Go to the office and see the secretary. questions
To make a telephone call After getting permission, use the telephone in the office.
To deposit money into your Place money in an envelope and hot lunch account write your name, the payor’s name, the
amount and your teacher’s name on the
envelope. Give it to your teacher or forward to
the office.
To leave school during school hours Go to the office where your parent will
sign you out and exit thru the front entrance of the building
To board school buses Dismissed by teacher to appropriate door exit
for bus or report to gym if bus has not
arrived.
To return library materials Place the book in your classroom container or bring to the library during your library time.
As a parent, to volunteer or visit Go to the office, sign-in, deposit keys, and obtain a volunteer or
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visitor badge. Attendance – Your attendance at school is required by state law. Regular attendance is a critical factor in academic success. Frequent absences from school disrupt the continuity of
instruction and valuable learning time is lost. Parents/guardians are responsible for a child’s
attendance at school and can be held accountable for unexcused absences and truancy. Parents will
be notified in writing any time a student has accumulated ten days of excused/unexcused absences.
Parents may be asked to furnish a medical excuse for any absences beyond ten days. A second
letter regarding student’s attendance is sent after twenty days of excused/unexcused accumulated
absences.
-Absences (Excused) – In a case of illness, parents are asked to call school prior to 9:00 a.m. to
inform the secretary of the absence and the reason. Parents of students who are absent and not
accounted for, will be contacted by the office.
-Absences (Pre-excused) – The Board of Education does not endorse or support students missing
school. According to state statute, a student who is excused in writing from his/her parent may not
have pre-excused absences which exceed the total of ten days in a school year. If parents/guardians
want their children to miss school, the following procedure must be followed: 1. The parents/guardian must call the school that their child attends at least one week prior to the
date of absence.
1. The student to be excused must pick up a permission form from the principal’s office, which will
be signed by his/her teachers before he/she is excused to go on vacation. The form signed by the
teachers must be returned to the principal’s office at least two days prior to the absence.
2. Students must make up all work that was missed because of vacation.
3. Any student, who misses school to go on vacation, cannot practice or participate in any extra-
curricular activity on the day or evening that was missed for vacation.
–Truancy – Students who are absent and unexcused from school are considered truant and will be
referred to the Police School Liaison Officer. ALERTNOW The Pulaski Community School district utilizes the ALERTNOW notification system to contact
families in cases of school events, cancellations, closings, etc. The successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact information for each
student, so please make certain that we have your most current phone numbers. If this information
changes during the year, please let us know immediately. Books and School Materials Students are expected to take good care of the textbooks and other materials, which they use. The
people of our district pay taxes to provide us with these basic tools of education. Please, don’t write
in texts; keep books clean, covered and in good condition. Families are responsible for paying for
books, etc., which are damaged by their children or lost. Busing Information – Pulaski Community School District transports over 3,000 public and private
school students with buses owned and operated by the School District. Rules and procedures are put
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into place for the safety of all our students. Riding the school bus is a privilege and the school bus is
considered an extension of the classroom with students demonstrating classroom behavior. District Bus Drivers inform riders of the rules and enforce them in a fair and consistent manner.
When the effort of the bus driver does not result in the student complying with the rules, disciplinary
procedures will apply and Bus Conduct reports will be completed. Parents, guardians, siblings, or any other unauthorized persons are not allowed on the school bus at
any time. Only authorized school personnel, chaperones and assigned students may board the bus. Guest riders are allowed as long as the bus has room. Students riding the bus home with friends are
required to have a signed note from a parent or guardian and it must be stamped/signed by office staff
or administrator. No student will be allowed to ride a different bus without a note. The student will
return to their own bus or to the school if the note is not stamped/signed. Any changes in address or phone numbers need to be reported to the school the student attends. The
school staff will notify the Transportation Department of the change so that busing may be updated.
The Transportation Office cannot change a student’s address or bus stop location without notice
from the school of attendance. Before and after the start of the school year, parents can view busing information online on the
Pulaski School District website by using Parent Access in Skyward. Parents who have any question regarding bus schedules or transportation issues are asked to call Mrs.
Tracey Szymanski, Transportation Coordinator at 822-6040. You can also check the district website
at http://connect.pulaski.k12.wi. Cancellation of School – School may be closed during periods of inclement weather. Early morning
announcements of closing will be made utilizing ALERTNOW, local radio, and television stations.
Tune your radio dial to: WGEE (1360 AM), WQLH (98.5 FM), WDUZ (1400 AM), WNFL (1440
AM), WNCY (100.3 FM), WIXX (101.1 FM), WROE (94.3 FM), WOCO (1260 AM, 107.1 FM),
WLTM (99.7 FM), WOGB (103.1 & 103.9 FM) or WTCH (960 AM, 99FM) for any weather closing
information. We will also have this information on WBAY-TV (Channel 2), WFRV-TV (Channel
5), WGBA-TV (Channel 26), WACY-TV (Channel 32), and FOX-TV (Channel 11) for those who
are hearing impaired. If a storm occurs during the day, forcing early dismissal, announcements will
be made over these same stations. Please do not call school during these times, since the lines need
to be kept open for emergency purposes. Parents should expect students to arrive at home or have
filled out an Emergency Drop Off form indicating a designated spot during such closings. If the
parents feel the need to call school during an early dismissal, someone will be available in the school
office until the buses have finished their routes.
Chaperone/Volunteer Background Check
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The Pulaski Community School District promotes a safe environment for its students, employees and
visitors. To keep everyone safe it is important that the district perform background checks on all
volunteers and chaperones. If you are interested in receiving more information about the background check procedure, please
contact your school’s main office. Computer Use Guidelines
1. Students and their parent/guardian must sign a Use of Technology Agreement each year
before the student will be granted an individual account on the system. The parent/guardian
of a minor student can withdraw their approval at any time. The principal/designee or system
administrator may revoke a student account if district policies or procedures have not been
adhered to.
2. Student access will be under the guidance of a staff member to whom the student is
accountable.
3. Students will use assigned computers.
4. Students must demonstrate respect for equipment and others while using the computers,
5. and regular classroom rules will apply to the lab.
6. Computer areas will be a food and drink free environment.
7. Students will only utilize programs that are provided by the teacher or school.
Concerns/Complaints – The following process is available to any student and parents who wish to
express a concern about a policy or decision.
Step 1: The complaint or challenge will be discussed between the student and the
parents/guardian if necessary, and with the classroom teacher.
Step 2: The complaint or challenge will be discussed between the student and the parents/guardian
if necessary, and with the building administrator.
Step 3: Parents/guardian and student will be informed that their concern can be taken to the
superintendent. At this level, the student and parents/guardian will be asked to put their
concern in writing. The school principal will also submit a written statement explaining the
school’s decision. The superintendent will confirm or reject the principal’s decision within ten
school days from the date when the student and parents/guardian initiated the complaint. The
superintendent’s decision will be communicated verbally and in writing.
Step 4: If the student and parents/guardian are not satisfied with the superintendent’s decision, an
appeal can be made to the School Board. Appeals must be placed on the Board agenda at least
five days prior to a regularly scheduled board meeting.
The student and parents/guardian have recourse through civil courts and the State
Superintendent’s office if they are not satisfied with local school district’s decisions.
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Counseling Services – Each school within the Pulaski Community Schools has an available network
of support for students who need assistance. This network includes the school counselors,
district psychologists, district social worker and district nurses. Since school counseling is an integral part of fulfilling the Philosophy of our School District,
students may see a counselor for a variety of reasons for assistance. If you do not want your
child to be seen by a counselor, please notify the school in writing. Please contact the school
counselor for further information.
Directory Information - Pulaski Community Schools designate as directory data, a student's name,
address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and the name of the school previously
attended by the pupil. This directory data shall be considered public information and may be
released to appropriate persons and media unless parents or adult students refuse the release of
all or any part, in writing, of their own initiation. Refusal of such release must be made no later
than 14 days after the opening of school or of enrolling in school in the case of those entering
Pulaski Community Schools after the school year has started.
Discipline Philosophy and Policy – The primary function of our school is the education of students.
Most of the problems occurring in school, which require disciplinary measures, stem from those
students’ actions, which disturb the learning environment. Our school has an obligation to
protect a student’s right to an education without interference. Any student who behaves in such
a way as to interfere with the learning of others can expect to be disciplined. Self-discipline is
the responsibility a student takes for his/her own actions. The type of discipline administered will follow the concept as to what is reasonable under the
circumstances. This means that consideration will be given as to the age of the student, the
nature of the offense, and the number of times a student may have engaged in similar or other
offenses.
Dress – School Board Policy JFCA addresses student dress. When a student’s dress adversely affects
safety or is a disruption to the educational process, that student will be asked to change to
appropriate clothing or may be subject to disciplinary action by the building principal or his/her
designee. With the guidelines of Board Policy JFCA, the following will be considered
inappropriate: 1. Any clothing with pictures and/or writing which refers to sexual, racial, or otherwise
offensive statements.
2. Any clothing with pictures and/or writing which enhances the image of, or promotes
the use or consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.
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3. Any clothing with gang symbols, colors, emblems, or insignias or other gang
identification or reference.
4. Any clothing, which does not cover the entire midriff area.
5. Wearing of caps, hats, jackets, or other outdoor attire in the classroom.
6. Going barefoot or stocking footed.
7. The wearing of chains which could be considered dangerous in school.
Drills
Fire Drills – will be conducted monthly throughout the school year. The signal for a fire drill is a continuous buzzing of the fire alarm. Upon hearing this signal, the building is to
be vacated immediately following directions posted in each room, walking single file, and
without talking. Teachers are to make sure that fire drill procedures are followed during the
drill. Windows and doors are to be closed upon vacating the room. Tornado Drill – will be conducted twice—once in the fall and once in the spring. The signal for the tornado drill is an intermittent buzzing of the fire alarm. Upon hearing this
signal, students are to move to places of shelter located within the building, following the procedures outlined by their teacher and posted throughout each room of the building.
Safe School Alert Drill – will be held four times a year minimally. An announcement will be
made via the P.A. system that we have a safe school alert. Upon hearing the announcement,
students are to follow procedures communicated from their teacher and from the posted
directions in the classroom.
Bus Evacuation Drill – The school will hold a bus evacuation drill each year so that the
children are familiar with emergency procedures should they need to utilize such measures.
Electronic Devices/Toys – Electronic devices such as, but not limited to Ipads, Ipods, MP3 players,
cell phones, etc. may not be played or used in the school building or on campus, unless permission is
obtained from the principal. The school cannot be held liable for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Students in violation of this policy will have the item removed from their possession and kept in the
office until claimed by the parent. Continued use may result in further disciplinary measures.
Fees:
K-5 Registration Fee -per student $20.00
Hot Lunch Prices Elementary $ 2.25 per student per day Middle School $ 2.60 per student per day
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High School $ 2.85 per student per day Reduced Lunch $ .40 per student per day (must qualify) Adult Visitor (Lunch) $ 4.35 per meal Child Visitor (Lunch) $ 2.85 per meal ½ Pint Milk $ .35 per carton Breakfast Elementary Child $1.45 per student per day
Reduced $ .25 per student per day
Adults $1.55 per meal PEEP (4K) Snack/Milk Fee $40.00 school year
Kindergarten Snack/Milk Fee $62.30 school year The Pulaski Community School District offers an online payment service 24/7. Information on this
service can be obtained on the district web-page.
Field Trips
Expectations – Students are representatives of the Pulaski Community Schools. It is expected
that students adhere to all school expectations while on trips. Normal school discipline policies
and procedures will be followed on all school related trips.
Fees – Some trips may require a fee from parents/guardians. The district has adopted a
maximum of $15/child/year for fieldtrip costs to families. In no way should the fee inhibit a
child from participating. If the fee is a problem for any parent/guardian, please contact the
teacher or the principal.
Chaperone/Volunteer Background Checks – All chaperones/volunteers must have an
approved background check form on file with the district office before participating in a
classroom field trip. If this has not been done, a background check form, which is available in
the school office, must be completed at least two weeks before participating in a field trip and
approved. Check with the school secretary if you are not sure if your name is on the list.
First Aid – In case of injury, students are to report immediately to their classroom teacher or the person
in charge of the playground. If the injury appears to be serious, the school nurse and the parents
will be contacted. In cases of serious injury, an accident report will be filed. Since we do not have
a nurse on site on a regular basis, only minor first aid can be given at school. Parents are always
encouraged to follow up with treatment at a professional health care facility. Parents are asked to
report any treatment rendered by a doctor to the school office.
Homework Policy – It is the policy of the Pulaski Community School District that homework
assignments or tests missed during a student’s absence are required to be completed after the
student returns to school, unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher and
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approved by the principal or the principal’s designee. If at all possible, teachers will provide work
in advance of the student’s return to school. (See Board Policy IKB)
Meaningful homework enhances the lesson and provides practice for students. A good rule of
thumb recommended for homework is 10 minutes per grade level…1st grade—10 minutes, 2nd
grade—20 minutes, etc.
Insurance – The Pulaski Community School District does not provide accident insurance for
students. Parents are encouraged to carry their own insurance. The District will provide
information regarding Student Accident Insurance that may be purchased.
Locker/Coat –Hook Policy – A student locker/coat-hook is provided by the school for the convenience
of the student and is to be used solely and exclusively for the storage of outer garments, footwear
and school-related materials. The locker/coat-hook assigned to a student is not the student’s private property or under his/her
exclusive possession and may be opened and/or inspected by school authorities at any time. Any
unauthorized item found in or on the locker/coat-hook may be removed. Items removed from the
locker/coat-hook may be held by the school for return to the parents or guardian of the student (without liability to the school for safekeeping). If the inspecting authority suspects a violation of the law, the suspect material removed from the locker/coat-hook shall be turned over to law enforcement officials. The student and parents or guardian shall be notified by the inspecting authority of items removed from the locker/coat-
hook and of the delivery thereof to law enforcement officials in case of contents so disposed of and
of the parents or guardian’s right to obtain items removed from the locker/coat-hook. (See Board
Policy JFG)
Lost and Found Please label all items that come to school. Our lost and found normally accumulates hundreds of
items by the end of the school year. Many of these items include tennis shoes, lunch boxes and
jackets. Please check the lost and found at Parent-Teacher Conferences or other school events.
Items not claimed are given to the needy. Lunch Meal Tracking: The Pulaski Community School District Food Service Department utilizes an
Electronic Meal Tracking System to manage its daily transactions. This system allows for multiple
types of deposits to be made to student accounts, including debit/credit card payments, check
payments, or cash deposits. All students in the same family will use the same account.
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If you wish to make a deposit for your child’s/children’s meal accounts, please observe the following
guidelines: All students in the same family will share one family account. Parents only need to make ONE
deposit for all students attending the Pulaski Community School District. You may make lunch
account deposits at any school in which you have a child enrolled.
Please send money or checks in an envelope with the following information: Child(ren)'s name(s)
Payer’s Name
Teacher's name
Amount of money
Please remember that this is a DEBIT system, not a CREDIT system. Parents will receive a low
balance notice as funds reach $15.00 in order to give adequate time to make a deposit. Low balance
notice when the account reaches a balance of $9.00. Low balance notices will be sent home with the
youngest child in the household. New Payment Option Available to Parents: The Pulaski Community School District is pleased to
announce that it is now accepting on-line payments to family food service accounts and student
registration fees using RevTrak, a national credit card payment processor. RevTrak provides a convenient and secure environment for making on-line payments and is
accessible to parents 24/7 through the Skyward Family Access link on the District web page. To access RevTrak, log on to the Pulaski Community School District web page at
http://connect.pulaski.k12.wi.us. You can access Skyward Family Access under the Parent link
using your login and password. If you do not know your login and password, please contact your
child’s school office for this information. VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit /debit cards will be accepted. A processing fee of $2.00 is
assessed per transaction. We will continue to accept cash or check payments in addition to on-line
payments. For a demonstration on how to make your first payment: http://www.revtrak.com/automationpartners/familyaccess/foodservice/fs1.htm To learn more about RevTrak visit www.RevTrak.com
PLEASE NOTE: Family/Household accounts will not be permitted to carry a negative balance of
greater than $10.00 under any circumstances. Participation in the National School Lunch Program
will be suspended when the account balance reaches this point. In such circumstances, the school will provide a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and milk as an alternate
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meal until the balance is brought current. Students participating in the free and reduced lunch programs will also be using the electronic meal
tracking system. If you have any questions regarding your lunch status (free, reduced, paid), please
contact the District Food Service Office at 822-6009.
Medication At School – We discourage the administration of medication at school, if at all possible. A
Medication Request Form must be completed before any medication is administered at school. The
Medication Request Form may be obtained in the school office or you can print a copy from the Pulaski
Community School District website at http://connect.pulaski.k12.wi.us/dist_studserv_health.cfm. A
parent signature is required if the medication to be administered is over-the-counter medication A
health care professional’s signature will also be required if the dose of the over-the-counter medication
is more than recommended on the packaging, or the medication has been prescribed by a health care
professional. The medication must be in the original container, which indicates the child’s name,
dosage, and frequency of administration. Parents are to personally bring medication to the school office
unless their child has medical and parental permission to carry it. These items will be kept in the school
office. Contact the school secretary at 272-6900 regarding questions/concerns. (See Board Policy
JHCD)
Money At School – Students should not bring money to school except when requested for lunch, field
trips, book orders, etc. Money should never be left in lockers or desks. If it is necessary to bring money
to school, it should be entrusted to the teacher or the school secretary. This is also true of other
valuables. It is wise to bring the correct amount of money when you wish to purchase anything at
school.
Nondiscrimination Policy And Equal Education Opportunity Pulaski Community Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, handicap or
national origin. (See Board Policy ACA and ACB) The Pulaski Community Schools have Board Policies on Nondiscrimination, Complaint Procedures and
Equal Educational Opportunities. (See Board Policy ACA and ACB)
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the Pulaski School District that no person may be denied the benefits of, or be
discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil service, recreational, or other program
or activity because of the person’s age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy,
marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or
handicap as required by s.118.13, Wis. Stats. This policy does not intend to prohibit the provision of
special programs or services based on objective standards of individual needs or performances to
meet the needs of pupils, including gifted/talented, special programs or programs designed to
overcome the effects of past discrimination. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by
Title V of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IV of the
civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 (handicap) of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. The district encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. A formal complaint
procedure is available. To address allegations of violations of the policy in the Pulaski School
District or ask any questions concerning Section 118.13 Wisconsin Statutes, or Title V of the of the
Educational Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, should be
directed to: Lisa Misco, Title V Equity Coordinator Pulaski Community School District P.O. Box 36 Pulaski, WI 54162 (920) 822-6020 Inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of handicap, should be directed to: Lisa Misco, Section 504 Coordinator Pulaski Community School District P.O. Box 36 Pulaski, WI 54162 (920) 822-6020
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PUPIL DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
FOR WISCONSIN STATUES 118.13 If any person believes that Pulaski School district or any rules of the school organization has failed to
follow the law and rules of s.118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, or in some way discriminates against pupils
on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,
sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, he/she may bring or send a
complaint to the Administration Office at the following address: 143 West Green Bay Street,
Pulaski, Wisconsin 54162 Step 1 – A written statement of the complaint shall be prepared by the complainant and signed. This
complaint shall be presented to the district employee designated to receive complaints. That
employee shall send written acknowledgement or receipt of the complaint within 45 days.
Step 2 – A Written determination of the complaint shall be made by the board within 90 days of
receipt of the complaint unless the parties agree to an extension of time; appeals under 20 USC
s.1415 and ch. 115, Wisconsin Statutes, relating to the identification, evaluation, educational need
shall be resolved through the procedures authorized by ch. 115, subch. v, Wisconsin Statutes.
Complaints under 20 USA s. 1231e-3, and 34 CFR ss.76.780-76.782, commonly referred to as
EDGAR complaints, that the state or a sub grantee is violating a federal statute or regulation that
applies to a program shall be referred directly to the state superintendent. Step 3 – If a complainant wished to appeal a negative determination by the board, he/she has the right
to appeal the decision to the state superintendent within 30 days of the board’s decision. In addition, the complainant may appeal directly to the state superintendent if the board has
not provided written acknowledgement within 45 days of receipt of the complaint or made a
determination within 90 days of receipt of the written complaint. Appeals should be addressed to:
State Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 125 South Webster Street, P.O.
Box 7841, Madison, Wisconsin 53707. Step 4 – Discrimination complaints on some of the above bases may also be filed with the federal
government at the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 300 South Wacker Drive,
8th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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Nurse The role of the school nurse is to help students participate freely in their learning by preventing,
removing, and/or reducing health-related barriers that interfere with their development and education.
The school nurse is available for consultation regarding student and staff health, participation in the
health component of a student IEP, select screenings, health classes, emergency care, communicable
disease prevention and control, immunization compliance, and health promotion. The District employs two part-time school nurses who provide nursing service Monday through
Friday. Marcee Gohr, R.N., B.S.N., N.C.S.N. covers Hillcrest, Lannoye, Sunnyside and the Pulaski
Community Middle School. Bridget Marbes, R.N., B.S.N. covers Fairview, Glenbrook and Pulaski
High School. You can contact Marcee at 822-6153 or Bridget at 822-6029.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)- Glenbrook has a very active PTO. We encourage you to
become involved and active in your child’s education. The PTO meets monthly, coordinates school
volunteers, and with staff, plans ways to address areas of need in the school and projects to improve
learning conditions for students. Please contact our PTO President, Tracy Wiedeman at 822-6176
with any questions.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held midway through the first
semester and again during 2nd semester. Our goal in the Pulaski Community School District is 100%
parent-teacher participation. We utilize a computer program called TEESO to sign up for
conferences.
Promotion and Retention of Students – Because the philosophy of our School District is
committed to the development of the best self of each individual student, it is essential that students
are placed at the grade level best suited to them academically, socially, and emotionally.
Pupils will normally progress annually from grade to grade. Exceptions may be made when, in the
judgment of the professional staff, such exceptions are in the best interests of the pupil involved.
Exceptions will always be made after prior notification and explanation to the student’s parents, but
the final decision will rest with the school authorities. (See Board Policy IKE)
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Records – Students – All schools in the Pulaski Community School District maintain two types of records on each pupil: progress records which include a statement of the courses taken by the
students, the student’s grades, the student’s attendance record and behavioral records which include all
student records and progress records. All parents have the right to access the student record information as well as to file a complaint in
the event that the student records policy is not being followed. (See Board Policy JO)
Report Cards – Report cards and/or progress reports will be prepared and sent home three times a
year. We encourage you to review your child’s report card with him/her and set goals for
continuous improvement. Communication with your child’s teacher is vital to your child’s success.
Please contact your child’s teacher whenever a question or concern arises.
Starting Times
School Starts (KG-Grade 5) 7:30 am
School Ends (KG-Gr. 5) 2:38 pm Kindergarten Lunch 11:30-12:00 Recess 11:00-11:30
1st Grade Lunch 11:00-11:30 Recess 10:30-11:00
2nd
Grade Lunch 11:00-11:30 Recess 11:30-12:00
3rd
Grade Lunch 11:30-12:00 Recess 12:00-12:30
4th
Grade Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:15
5th
Grade Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:15
Visitors/Volunteers – All parents/guardians, visitors, and volunteers must report to the main office to
sign in, deposit keys, and obtain a visitor or volunteer badge. All school visitors must buzz in to enter
the building during the school day. Before leaving, all visitors and volunteers must return the badge and
pick up keys. Thank you for helping to protect the safety of our children. For information regarding
school volunteers, please refer to the chaperone section of this handbook.
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HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Please sign and return this form to your child’s homeroom teacher, after you have
read the handbook with your child.
Thank you.
The Glenbrook Staff -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I have read and reviewed the information contained within this handbook.
Student Name Grade
Homeroom Teacher's Name
Parent Signature
Date _________________________________________________
