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JB - TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

PURPOSE The purposes of these guidelines are: 1) to foster a learning environment that is sa...

JEA - COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Compulsory education is essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people a...

JFAB - ADMISSION OF NON-RESIDENT STUDENT

The Cape Elizabeth School Board authorizes the Superintendent to enroll without tuition and on a ...

JFABB - International Exchange Student Program

Introduction Cape Elizabeth High School has enjoyed a tradition of hosting exchange students fro...

JFABD - EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS

The Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) recognizes its statutory obligation to provide a free...

JFABD-R EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

This administrative procedure implements the Board’s policy JFABD – Education of Students Who Are...

JFC - DROPOUT PREVENTION COMMITTEE

The Superintendent shall establish a Dropout Prevention Committee to study the problem of dropout...

JFLA - CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

The Board recognizes that Maine law requires every school unit with a Pre-K through Grade 5 progr...

JG - STUDENT PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOLS

It is the goal of the Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) to place each student appropriately...

JGAA - ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO CLASSES- FIVE-YEAR-OLDS

Maine School Law permits children who are at least five years old on October 15 of the school yea...

JHB - TRUANCY

DEFINITION A student is truant if the student: Is subject to the compulsory attendance la...

JHCA - USE OF UNSCHEDULED CLASS TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

The high school principal may allow members of the junior and senior classes off-campus privilege...

JIC - SYSTEM-WIDE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Ethical and responsible student behavior is an essential part of the educational mission of our s...

JICA - STUDENT DRESS

The Board recognizes that responsibility for the dress and appearance of students rests with indi...

JICB - CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

The administration shall ensure that proper records are kept on all textbooks, materials, supplie...

JICC - STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES

The law does not relieve parents of students from the responsibility of supervision before the ch...

JICH - STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES In order to promote the...

JICH-R - STUDENT USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND OTHER PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

  Voluntary Referrals to Social Worker/Guidance Counselor ("Voluntary Help") A student conc...

JICIA - WEAPONS, VIOLENCE, AND SCHOOL SAFETY

The School Board believes that students and staff are entitled to learn and work in a school envi...

JICJ - STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The Board recognizes that many students possess cell phones and other electronic devices. These d...

JICK - BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS

  Introduction It is our goal for our schools to be a safe and secure learning environment for ...

JICK-E1 (FORM) Reporting Form

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REPORTING FORM [PDF version of Form JICK-E1.pdf] The informa...

JICK-E2 (FORM) Responding Form

PDF Version of Form JICK-E2.pdf   Cape Elizabeth School Department RESPONDING FORM   Date t...

JICK-E3 (FORM) REMEDIATION FORM

PDF version of Form JICK-E3.pdf REMEDIATION FORM This page is for use when a substantiated in...

JICK-E4 (FORM) BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROCESS

CAPE ELIZABETH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS PROCESS *Ex...

JICK-R (PROCEDURE) - BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

This procedure is intended as guidance for the school principal or superintendent’s designee to a...

JID - STUDENTS OF LEGAL AGE

All students of the Cape Elizabeth School Department, including students in regular classes who h...

JIH - QUESTIONING AND SEARCHES OF STUDENTS AND STUDENTS' LOCKER/STORAGE FACILITIES

 The School Board seeks to maintain a safe and orderly environment in the schools. School adminis...

JIH-R (PROCEDURE) - QUESTIONING AND SEARCHES OF STUDENTS AND STUDENTS' LOCKER/STORAGE FACILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The purpose of this administrative rule is to provide procedures for the conduct of student quest...

JJI - EXTRACURRICULAR PHILOSOPHY

The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes the value of extracurricular activities  (e.g. athle...

JJI-R - ATHLETIC GUIDELINES

CAPE ELIZABETH ATHLETICS LEVELS OF COMPETITION DEFINITIONS High School Varsity High leve...

JJIAB - PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR, INTERSCHOLASTIC, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Board recognizes that Maine law sets standards for access to public school co-curricular, int...

JJIBB - SPORTSMANSHIP

The Board believes that athletic competition should be a healthful, positive and safe experience ...

JJIBC - RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER GROUPS

Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) recognizes the role of booster groups in assisting the sc...

JJIBD - ATHLETIC POLICY SANCTIONING OF SPORTS

DEFINITIONS: "Sanctioning" refers to the process whereby the school district adopts an athletic ...

JJIF - MANAGEMENT OF CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES

The Board recognizes that concussions and other head injuries are potentially serious and may res...

JJJ - HIGH SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY AND CODE OF CONDUCT

This policy is intended to support the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students and...

JK - STUDENT DISCIPLINE

It is essential for schools to maintain a safe and orderly environment which supports student lea...

JKAA - USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

The Cape Elizabeth School Board has adopted this policy and the accompanying procedures to implem...

JKAA-R (PROCEDURE) - PROCEDURES ON PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

These procedures are established for the purpose of meeting the obligations of Cape Elizabeth Sch...

JKD - SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS

The School Board delegates to the principals, the authority to suspend disobedient and disorderly...

JKE - EXPULSION OF STUDENTS

No student shall be expelled from school except by action of the Board. Following a proper inves...

JKE-R (PROCEDURE) - EXPULSION HEARING AND REENTRY GUIDELINES

Expulsion Hearing Guidelines The following steps constitute general guidelines for the condu...

JKF - DISCIPLINARY REMOVALS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

When removing students with disabilities from their regular school programs, whether as a result ...

JKF-R (PROCEDURE) - DISCIPLINARY REMOVAL OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES PROCEDURES

These procedures shall govern disciplinary removals of students with disabilities from their regu...

JL - STUDENT WELLNESS

The Board recognizes that student wellness and good nutrition are related to individuals' physica...

JLCA - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT AND SHARING INFORMATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT AND SHARING INFORMATION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME By law and to p...

JLCB

IMMUNIZATION OF STUDENTS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Prior to enrollment, all students in Cape Eli...

JLCB-E (FORM) - YEARLY IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION FORM

Any student who is not fully immunized must have this form on file **prior **to the first day of ...

JLCC - COMMUNICABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES

COMMUNICABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES Teachers should be alert to signs of illness and communicable d...

JLCD - ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

ADMINISTERING MEDICATION TO STUDENTS    The Board acknowledges that in certain instances it may...

JLCD-R (PROCEDURE) - CESD REQUEST/PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION IN SCHOOL For Parent/Guardian

For Parent/Guardian Date: _____________________Student Name: __________________________Grade/Tea...

JLCDA - MEDICAL CANNABIS IN SCHOOLS

The Board recognizes that there may be some students in the Cape Elizabeth School Department who ...

JLCE - FIRST AID

FIRST AID As defined in the Maine School Health Manual, first aid is “immediate and temporary ca...

JLCEA - MANAGING STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES

The Cape Elizabeth School Department recognizes that food allergies can pose a significant threat...

JLDBG - REINTEGRATION OF STUDENTS FROM JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

Maine law requires the establishment of a reintegration team to assist a student entering a publi...

JLF - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

  DEFINITIONS Child abuse or neglect. Child abuse or neglect is defined by Maine law as “th...

JLF-E (FORM) - SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING SEXUAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT REPORT FORM

Any employee of the Cape Elizabeth School Department who suspects that a child has been or is lik...

JLF-R (PROCEDURE) - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE, INCLUDING SEXUAL ABUSE, AND NEGLECT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

This procedure implements the Board’s policies JLF – Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect and JLFA –...

JRA - STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION

Cape Elizabeth School Department (CESD) shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Priva...

JRA-E (FORM) - ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION RIGHTS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") provides certain rights to parents and ag...

JRA-R (PROCEDURE) - STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

This administrative procedure is intended to assist administrators and school staff in complying ...

JLCDA - MEDICAL CANNABIS IN SCHOOLS

JJIAB-E1 --DELETED-- PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older...

JJIAB-E2 --DELETED-- PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 The parent (or student if 18 years of age or older...

JJIAB-E3 --DELETED-- VERIFICATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 A separate application must be received for each a...

JJIAB-E4 --DELETED-- VERIFICATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS - ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAPE ELIZABETH EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

REMOVAL FROM POLICY MANUAL:  MAY 13, 2025 A separate application must be received for each a...