District 214 Parent and Student Handbook
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This handbook is a summary of the District 214 school’s rules and expectation. It is not a comprehensive statement of school procedures. School rules published in this handbook are subject to change as needed to ensure continued compliance with federal, State or local regulations, and are subject to such review and alteration as becomes necessary for the routine operation of the school. Not all rules of behavior can be written and inserted in a guidebook; however, we expect students to follow reasonable rules and not violate the rights of others. All rules and regulations are set forth for all District 214 High Schools by the Board of Education Township High School District 214. For a complete list of Board of Education Policies visit: http://www.d214.org/board-of-education
Communication Guidelines for Parents
The Board of Education believes that the best place to address a concern is with the person directly closest to the situation. If a constituent does not feel their issue can be resolved with that person, the following guidelines outline the process that should be followed to expedite the resolution of a school-related concern. Per Board Policy 3:30, the Superintendent shall develop an organizational chart indicating the channels of authority and reporting relationships for school personnel. These channels should be followed and no level should be bypassed except in unusual situations. The chain of command is as follows:
- Teacher/Staff Member
- Building Assistant Principal/Student Advisor
- Building Principal
- Central Office Administrator
- Associate Superintendent
- Superintendent/Board of Education
To ensure issues can be rectified as quickly as possible, we encourage our constituents to utilize these steps. Although the District strives to resolve all concerns as quickly as possible, it may take time to gather the necessary information to respond to your inquiry.
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ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
Attendance and Truancy, Policy 7:70
Attendance Consequences/Referrals
Authorized Absences
Field Trips
Make-Up Work for Absences
Prearranged Absences
Proof of Attendance
Reporting Daily Absences
Senior Non Attendance Day, Ditch Day
Sign In and Sign Out Procedure
Student Tardiness
Unauthorized Absences
Unexcused Absences
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS
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DISTRICT NOTICES & INFORMATION
Americans with Disabilities Act Notice
Asbestos Hazard Response Act
Community Use of School Facilities
District 214 Administration
District 214 Building Addresses
District 214 Education Foundation
Emergency Support
Equal Educational Opportunities
Pesticide Applications
School Calendar
School Visitation Rights Act
Uniform Grievance Procedure
Visitors to and Conduct On School Property
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND 504s
Education of Children with Disabilities, Policy 6:120
Interpreter Services for IEP and Section 504 Meetings
Medicaid Reimbursement
Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, Policy 7:230
Procedures for Recording at IEP Meetings
Request for Evaluation
Section 504 Rights and Procedures
Special Education Transfers
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Bus Conduct, Policy 7:220
Distribution of Obscene of Libelous Material
Expulsion Procedures
Gangs and Gang-Like Activity and/or Behavior Prohibited
Harassment of Student Prohibited Policy 7:20
Internet Safety Policy 6:235
Lockers, Hallway and Physical Education
Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, Policy 7:230
Personal Electronic Devices Procedures
Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct Policy 5:125
Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment Policy 7:180
Restrictions on Publications Policy 7:315
Search and Seizure Policy 7:140
Smoking and Vaping Prohibited
Student Appearance, Dress Code Policy 7:160
Student Behavior Policy 7:190
Suspension Procedures Policy 7:200
Technology Guidelines
Teen Dating Violence Prohibited Policy 7:185
Title IX Harassment Grievance Procedure Policy 2:265
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STUDENT INFORMATION & SERVICES
Access to Student Directory of Information by Military Recruiters
Emancipated Youth
Foreign Exchange Students
Identification Card (ID)
Liability
Procedure to Request a Transcript and/or Immunization Records
Residency
School Admissions and Student Transfers to/from Non-District Schools Policy 7:50
School Resource Officer
School Wellness Policy 6:50
Student and Family Privacy Rights Policy 7:15
Student Records
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TRANSPORTATION
Contacts
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High School District 214
Kara Kendrick
Associate Superintendent for Student Services
kara.kendrick@d214.org
847-718-7685Meghan Muldoon Brown
Director of Special Education
meghan.muldoonbrown@d214.org
847-718-7550Melissa Sawadski
Health Services Supervisor
melissa.sawadski@d214.org
847-718-7674Amy Nahigian
District Special Education Coordinator
amy.nahigian@d214.org
847-718-6583Dr. Deirdre Williams
District Special Education Coordinator
deirdre.williams@d214.org
847-718-7660Jonathan Senderak
District Special Education Coordinator | Counselor
jonathan.senderak@d214.org
847-718-7549Christine O'Grady
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education
christine.ogrady@d214.org
847-718-7659
FAX: 847-718-7698Agnieszka Gula
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services
agnieszka.gula@d214.org
847-718-7498
FAX: 847-718-7698 -
Buffalo Grove High School
Jack O'Neal
Associate Principal
jack.oneal@d214.org
847-718-4012
TDD Line: 718-4001David Norman
Special Education Division Head
david.norman@d214.org
847-718-4021 -
Elk Grove High School
Steve Kolodziej
Assistant Principal for Student Services
stephen.kolodzi@d214.org
847-718-4421
TDD Line: 718-4416Adam Clayton
Special Education Division Head
adam.clayton@d214.org
847- 718-4759 -
John Hersey High School
Tina Athanasopoulos
Associate Principal
tina.athanasopo@d214.org
847-718-4812Christine Pasquesi
Assistant Director of Special Education for CLS and Inclusion
christine.pasquesi@d214.org
847-718-4886Kevin Schrammel
Special Education Division Head
kevin.schrammel@d214.org
847-718-4963 -
Prospect High School
Mary Kate Smith
Associate Principal
marykate.smith@d214.org
847-718-5212Lisa Van Wageningen
Special Education Division Head
lisa.vanwageningen@d214.org
847-718-5567 -
Rolling Meadows High School
Yolanda Stovall
Associate Principal
yolanda.stovall@d214.org
847-718-5621
TDD Line: 718-5624Tina Holze
Special Education Division Head
tina.holze@d214.org
847-718-5911 -
Wheeling High School
Don Wesemann
Associate Principal
don.wesemann@d214.org
847-718-7021
TDD Line: 718-7001Gerald Poro
Special Education Division Head
gerald.poro@d214.org
847-718-7077 -
The Academy at Forest View
Caitlyn Druger
Associate Principal
caitlyn.druger@d214.org
847-718-7771 -
Vanguard School
Scott Scholten
Associate Principal
scott.scholten@d214.org
847-718-7877