1 Willmar Public Schools The Mission Statement for Willmar Public Schools: “Inspiring and preparing all learners for their future in our community and the world.” Strategic Directions: A. Strengthening Family and Stakeholders Engagement B. Aligning Academic Curriculum, Assessments, and Delivery C. Strengthening Instructional Design and Delivery D. Strengthening School Climate and Relationships E. Refining our Systems to Better Meet Unique Student Needs F. Innovative and Responsible Resource Management Kennedy Priorities: Maintain a safe and caring learning environment. Hold high expectations and academic rigor for all students. Provide equitable student interactions to deepen understanding. Establish strong school-home connections. Kennedy Academic Goals: At Kennedy Elementary our Fundamental purpose is to ensure high levels of learning for all students. Table of Contents 1. Administrative Phone Directory 2. General Information, Procedures, and Practices 3. Emergency and Security Procedures 4. Appendices
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Willmar Public Schools
The Mission Statement for Willmar Public Schools:
“Inspiring and preparing all learners for their future in our community and the world.”
Strategic Directions:
A. Strengthening Family and Stakeholders Engagement
B. Aligning Academic Curriculum, Assessments, and Delivery
C. Strengthening Instructional Design and Delivery
D. Strengthening School Climate and Relationships
E. Refining our Systems to Better Meet Unique Student Needs
F. Innovative and Responsible Resource Management
Kennedy Priorities:
Maintain a safe and caring learning environment.
Hold high expectations and academic rigor for all students.
Provide equitable student interactions to deepen understanding.
Establish strong school-home connections.
Kennedy Academic Goals:
At Kennedy Elementary our Fundamental purpose is to ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Table of Contents
1. Administrative Phone Directory
2. General Information, Procedures, and Practices
3. Emergency and Security Procedures
4. Appendices
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Willmar Public Schools – Administration Directory 2016-2017
Mondays – 109, 111, 137, 141 and sink and Orchestra room in 143
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Tuesdays – 110 and 122
Wednesdays – 121, 135, 155 and 212
Thursdays – 147/149, 179, 181, 214 and 212
Fridays – child study guide office
Note: garbage will be dumped daily unless rooms are light usage, then twice a week.
Help Needed from the Classroom Teachers and Students
Report spills to the office or custodians as they happen.
Pick up paper and other garbage on the floor or anything larger than a dime that will hinder
vacuuming at the end of each day.
Put all garbage cans by the hall door at the end of the day.
Put chairs up at the end of the day.
If you have electric pencil sharpeners empty them into the nearest garbage can.
Clean your whiteboards.
Occasionally dust counters and shelves.
Have students close their own hall lockers at the end of the day.
Shut off computers and smart boards at the end of the day.
Close all windows.
Shut off room lights when not in the room.
Lock room door.
For air quality concerns and heat efficiency, keep univent fans on and keep univents clear, in
front and on top. Univents have a filter with an antimicrobial agent that is changed during
summer cleaning, the first week of December and the first week of March each year.
Kinder Bathrooms:
Important Change: Please DO NOT store ANYTHING in the classroom bathrooms. The custodians
must clean these bathrooms properly and nothing should be stored in the bathrooms to create unsafe
conditions. Items that must be stored should be relocated-i.e. above room 102
Kennedy custodians split the building in half and clean classrooms every other day. As soon as they get a daily schedule the schedule, it will be posted in the office. The office staff can send you a cleaning schedule so you can help the custodians by having the students put their chairs on the desk/table your chairs on your scheduled cleaning day. Some of our cleaning is done by a crew from West Central Industries, so lock up valuables to eliminate any temptations for things to be taken. Notes from the custodians:
1. Do not use tape on the carpet (too difficult to shampoo the sticky tape residue), rather use Velcro provided by the custodians.
2. Whenever you have a spill on the floor (carpet or tile) in your room (or hall) call 6624 or the office and they will clean/shampoo the spill.
3. Close your windows before you go home each day. 4. Lock your classroom door when you leave each day. 5. If you come in the building after hours or on weekends, please check the outside entrance door since
many doors stick and don’t close all the way. 6. Turn off all lights (classrooms/offices and halls). 7. No household furniture in classrooms unless they have a fire rated tag on it (fire code violation). 8. Do not block exits as they are considered fire exits (OSHA and fire code violations). 9. Do not block univents, top or front, efficiency and proper air flow. 10. Each classroom has an instant hand sanitizer dispenser, if need refills call the custodians @ 6624. 11. During the school day the building is locked down at 8:30 am, so if you leave the building do not prop
open outside doors (district safety issue).
7 12. Teacher cards for the card reader work only between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:50 pm. 13. The intruder alarm arms at 11:15 pm and disarms at 5:25 am 7 days per week, 365/366 days per year. 14. For teacher requests from the custodians use the green “Maintenance Work Order” found in the main
office or e-mail Jeff or call 6624. 15. Do not block fire extinguishers (fire code violation). 16. Do not block electrical panels (fire code violation). 17. Do not use household cleaners or disinfectants unless accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (OSHA
violation)
Building Security
In an effort to promote and maintain building safety, the school doors are closed and secured
throughout the school day and an intercom/buzzer system will be used to allow visitors in. In addition,
all visitors are required to report to the main office immediately upon entering the building and receive
a visitor’s badge. All staff is required to wear their school ID badge during their working hours each
day. Parents are asked to come to the office to sign their children out of the building if they leaving
before the close of the school day. Children are released only to legal parents or guardians.
Grandparents, friends, or other relatives must have written permission from the parent to pick up
children from school. If there are custody issues within the family, a court order is required to identify
parental rights and access to the child.
You have access to the building from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM using your key cards Monday through
Sunday. If you enter the building before 6:00 AM or are in the building past 10:50 PM you will set off
the alarms and be moved to the bottom of Jeff’s “favorite staff members” list
Cardinal Kids
Cardinal Kids is a pre-school program for 20 students housed at Kennedy in room 105 ext 6630.
Cardinal Place
Cardinal Place is a child care, fee-based program through Community Education and is available
before school, after school, and during non-school days (conferences, in-service days, snow days, and
summer). Parents are asked to call Jenna at Cardinal Place at 214-6680 for more information. Child
care is available from 6:30AM until school begins and after school until 6:00PM.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones should only be used before school, after school, during prep time, and during your lunch
break. Even during these allowed times to use cell phones, do not be walking the hallways while
using/talking on your phone.
Class Records
All teachers should keep their records as complete and neat as possible. The marks in the record book
or on a computer print-out should be such that they can be easily explained to a student or parent.
Records for each quarter will need to be turned in to the office at the end of the school year.
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Class Placement Procedures
At the end of the school year, staff is asked to help make class placement decisions to ensure balanced
classrooms with consideration of class size, gender, ethnicity, and other student needs. The following
schedule is planned:
Class placement is a part of the process of supporting students, staff, and parents. For students, we
want to place each child with a teacher who will provide the right environment based on their
individual and unique needs. For staff, we strive to provide balance in each classroom-gender,
ethnicity, special learner needs, and many other considerations such as behavior, peer relations, and
teacher requests.
With consultation from Special Education staff, ELL, Title I, Support Staff and the consideration of
teacher requests, class lists for next year will be set up by building administration.
Classroom Parties/Birthdays
The school district prohibits serving food to students which was prepared at home. Prepackaged
products are acceptable for parties or treats. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep Kennedy clean.
Please help out by taking care of spills and general cleanup in your room. Our District Wellness policy
encourages all of us to choose healthy foods and beverages to serve to our students. If parents deliver
flowers or balloons to school for their child, these items will be kept in the office until the end of the
day as to not cause a distraction to the other children and also to be sensitive to possible allergies.
Dress
While there is not a specific dress code for staff, please be mindful that we are professionals so let’s be
sure to dress in professional attire. It has become common to wear cardinal red/white colors on
Fridays. More professional looking attire is expected on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays.
End of School Year
In an effort to maximize the time for student learning and maintain a safe environment, the regular
student schedule will be maintained up to the last week of school. Exceptions are made for special
recognition assemblies, field days, and field trips. It is important to stay focused on instruction and
keep disruptions to the schedule limited.
Facilities
Before and after school reservations are made with Ryan Harper at Community Ed/Rec (8492 x 6327).
Field Day
Field Day is a common activity in elementary schools. Kennedy offers Field Day for 1st grade-5
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grade. Students look forward to field day for the fun and the school spirit that it creates. About 2 hours
are designated for each grade during the school day and parents, family, and staff are invited to come
and cheer on the participants. This event is usually held at the end of May. Even though the phy.ed
staff organizes and runs the field day events, it is expected that classroom teachers be on the field
interacting with students and families.
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Field Trips
1. Each classroom will be allowed 3 field trips per school year. These trips must be purposeful
and aligned with the Minnesota State Teaching Standards and be spread out over the entire
school year. Only two grade levels will be allowed out of the building on any given day.
2. Submit field trip requests to the Assistant Principal as early as possible. Check the online
Kennedy calendar for conflicting dates.
3. Arrange for buses, tickets, and adequate number of chaperones (paraprofessionals, parents, etc.)
4. Completed and approved lunch request forms must be turned in to the kitchen staff at least
four weeks in advance if students will not be eating lunch at school or if you need bag lunches
for students.
5. Send home and collect the school Parent/Guardian Permission Slip. No student will be
permitted to leave school without authorized permission. Teachers must make alternative
arrangements for students not attending the field trip.
6. If a student is in jeopardy of not going, make contact with the family well in advance.
Administration will need to approve any student not attending a field trip for behavior reasons,
this will only happen in limited and severe cases.
Grades
Parents of students who are receiving grades of a D or F must be contacted by the classroom teacher
prior to final grades going home. We want the students and parents to have the chance to correct the
problem before the final grading periods.
Homework
Any homework assigned should be an extension of learning that occurred in the classroom.
Recommendations would be for no more than 10 minutes of homework per student grade (1st Grade =
10 minutes; 2nd
Grade = 20 minutes, etc.) AND this time would include any reading time assigned.
Homework must be something that the individual student can successfully accomplish/complete on
their own and without the use of technology. Reading would be a great example of this type of
homework.
Remember to encourage reading every night, especially if there’s no homework.
Locker Use
School lockers are the property of the school district. Inspection of the lockers may be conducted by
school authorities for any reason, any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a
search warrant. Personal possessions of students within a locker may be searched only when school
authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or
school rules.
Lunch Times, Supervision and Procedure
Classroom teachers will escort their class to the recess/lunch drop off each day. Please arrive on time
at the designated time to allow kitchen and supervision staff time to clear out the lunchroom and make
preparations for the next lunch
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Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch costs are $1.95 for students and $3.60 for adults. Milk costs
$.30. Students may deposit lunch money in the office each morning before 8:30 am. Money deposited
before 8:30 am. will be added to the students account in time for that day’s lunch.
*See the schedule map of the lunchroom and lunch/recess schedule in the appendix.
Mail Boxes
Each staff member is assigned a mailbox in the office. Please find a couple of different times during
the day such as before school, after lunch, and again before leaving for the day to check your mail.
Important notes are often left in your box throughout the day.
Media Center
We maintain a rich collection of print and non-print materials for the use of staff and students. A link
to the online catalog can be accessed through the Kennedy website from anywhere with internet
access. Policies and expectations for students as well as the Media center schedule is located on the
Media Center website. Useful websites links for research and Bookflix access are also found there.
We also provide audio visual services to the school. We check out smart board clickers, cameras,
projectors and screens, and DVD and VCR players on a cart as well as one of the iPad carts.
The book room located in the media center is where you will find GR, TRS, RWW and alphabet book
collections. The theme sets which match the Houghton Mifflin series, MAG theme sets, author sets
and AV kits (cassettes) are in the “study corner” shelves. You will also find Mailbox magazines in this
area at this time. We keep the AV/VHS and DVD collection and reader’s theater in the library work
room.
There is no limit on what staff can check out. We ask that you keep track of items checked out in your
name and return them in a timely manner when done with them. Please make sure that the kits and
theme sets are returned in their entirety. However, we try hard to keep our records up to date and
appreciate knowing when an item has gone missing.
Once you have located the items you wish to check out you can leave them on the desk with your
name. We will check them out to you and place them on the cart by the library doors for you to pick
up. Please let us know if you need help locating a resource-we are here to help
Our CF/SST team is a problem-solving team designed to assist teachers in developing intervention
strategies that help students who, for any reason, are experiencing difficulty at school. CF/SST serves
as a vehicle to develop instructional strategies or other strategies to meet student needs through
collaborative planning and discussing. CF/SST will meet weekly. If you have a student you would like
to bring to CF/SST, please contact the assistant principal. A Documented Intervention (D.I.) is a pre-
referral process consisting of the following requirements:
1. Designed by the CF/SST and the regular education teacher
2. Implementation by the regular education staff
3. Systematic data collection for at least 2-3 weeks
4. Evaluation for change and success of the intervention
5. Recording of all the necessary information on the D.I. form
Targeted Services
After school Targeted Services programming is available to support student learning and encourage
positive school involvement. These are funding based programs that target students identified as at-
risk-academically. If you are involved with a targeted services program, you will be asked to help keep
accurate daily attendance for accountability and funding purposes.
Technology Use
School District Policy outlines acceptable use of computers and communications equipment for all
employees and students. Use of the District’s system and equipment is a privilege, not a right. All users
shall be in compliance with the District’s policies and regulations and all applicable laws. The
complete policy is available in the school office or on the District website under Policy #524.
Visitors at School
For the safety of all students, all visitors must report to the office prior to visiting any part of the school
building. Visitors will be asked to sign in and receive a visitors badge or sticker while they are in
school and check out with office when leaving. If you see someone in the building that is not a WPS
employee, ask them if they need any help and direct them to the office to receive a badge.
Year-End Check-Out
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Near the end of the school year, teachers will be given a check-out form to use as a guide to complete
essential tasks and to communicate needs that must be taken care of during the summer. You also will
be asked to turn in your grade book at the end of the year. Teachers may need to check out with
various staff about certain items on the list.
Room Painting
The following colors are available for you to choose from if your room is scheduled for painting.
Please contact Jeff Pitt and make your choices known to him as he will schedule the painting.
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School Bus Rules
Busing is provided to and from school for eligible students living one mile or more from the school attendance. It is necessary to have certain rules in order to protect the welfare of each child.
1. Only students assigned to the bus by school authorities may be transported 2. Students will be allowed to get off the bus only at their home, childcare provider, or school. The only
exception to this would be with written permission or notification from the student’s parent, guardian, or school district.
3. At the bus stop, students are expected to board the bus only at assigned pick-up points, stay back from curb until bus has stopped completely and the 8 way system is on-red lights and stop sign.
4. While on the bus, students will follow bus rules such as following the directions of the driver, sit in your seat facing forward, talk quietly and use appropriate language, keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself, no fighting, harassing, or horseplay, do not throw any object, no eating, drinking, smoking or use of tobacco or drugs, do not bring any weapon or dangerous objects on the bus, do not damage the school bus, keep all parts of your body inside the bus, bus seats are to be shared, no portable radios on the bus unless using headphones, no gang related behavior
5. When unloading, students exit the doorway and move directly away from the bus. If crossing the road is necessary, walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus. Cross when the driver gives the signal. Make sure you can see the bus driver and the driver can see you. Always watch for traffic to know it is safe to cross. Continue to watch for traffic while crossing. A sounding of a horn is usually a signal of danger.
6. The bus company will issue an incident report when unacceptable behavior occurs. Administration will communicate with the bus company and gather the necessary information and determine consequences for unacceptable bus behavior. Penalties for breaking bus rules may be enforced as follows:
a. First Offense-Letter home/Warning and/or suspension b. Second Offense-Call and letter home/3 day suspension from riding the bus c. Third Offense-Call and letter home/5 day suspension from riding the bus d. Fourth Offense-10 day suspension from riding the bus, meeting with parent and School Bus
Discipline Contract e. Further offenses-individually considered. Students may be suspended for longer periods of
time, including the remainder of the school year. Parents will be notified if their child loses this privilege.
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2017-18 Emergency Procedure Manual
Fire, Police, Ambulance Emergency 911
Police Department 235-2244
ACMC 231-5000
Rice Memorial Hospital 235-4543
Emergency Management 235-5133
Willmar Ambulance Service 231-4017
Willmar Bus 235-2110
Palmer Bus 382-6421
Order of personnel calling 911:
1. Principal
2. Assistant Principal
3. Principal’s Secretary
4. Head Custodian
5. Social Workers
Note: Any Employee Can Report Fire and Medical Emergency Conditions.
Kennedy Crisis Team – First Responders Members
Title Name Phone Ext.
Principal: Kristin Dresler 6685
Assistant Principal: Patrick Beierman 6684
Psychologist: Julie Proehl 6605
Social Worker: Heather Miron 6762
Social Worker: Sara Jacobson 6764
Nurse: (Supervisor) Tracy Knudson 6749
Nurse: Lisa Kompelien 6753
Nurse: Dona Haines 6753
Phy-ed: Barb Eilers 6920
Phy-ed: Dale Becker 6920
Secretary: Traci Anderson 6795
Custodian: Jeff Pitt 6624
Custodian: Barb Larson 6624
Custodian: Joel Lingbeek 6624
Police Liaison: James Venenga 320-979 - 9228
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Emergency Backpack/Kit
(Each Teaching Station Has a Backpack with the following)
Color Sheets for Signals (Green and Red)
Attendance Sheets
Copy of Emergency Plan
Picture Card of all students
Flashlight
This emergency backpack/kit will be used for all evacuations. It is essential that the backpack is up to
date with current student information.
Crisis Plan Overview
Evacuation and Fire
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Follow fire drill route
3. Close doors
4. Walk to designated evacuation zone or site
5. Account for students and display Green (all ok) sign or Red (problem) sign
6. Wait for further direction from administration
Severe Weather/Shelter Place
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Go to take cover area
3. Have students put their hands over their heads and remain quiet
4. Account for students and display appropriate response color sign
Lock Down/Intruder/Hostage
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Lock the door and move students to safe corner
3. Cover window and pull shades
4. Account for students and display appropriate color sign under door when called for
5. If your phone rings, answer it. Use common sense and wait in room for further directions
Colors To Use From The Backpack to Indicate Your Class Condition:
Green: OK, All accounted for and safe
Red: We have an emergency/Need help!
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Fire Emergency
If you discover smoke or a fire:
YOU SHOULD:
1. Pull the lever on the nearest red fire alarm and notify building occupants and office.
2. The office calls 911. If unable to contact office, call 911
3. Give the Dispatcher the following information:
a. Your name and telephone number
b. Exact location of the fire or smoke. Include the address, building name, and room
number.
c. What is on fire, the size of the fire.
4. Assist anyone needing help if there is no immediate danger to yourself.
5. Students who have Ranney and Bennewitz will be assisted by paraprofessionals and Lisa
Kompelien. All children in wheelchairs will be exited through the nearest outside exit.
6. Evacuate students and take attendance form with-follow evacuation route to the safe zone.
Follow primary fire drill route whenever possible.
a. Bathrooms Checked by the following staff:
i. Second Floor North-Voller and Carlson
ii. Second Floor South-Mullarky and Lager
iii. First Floor North-J. Smith
iv. First Floor Main by Office- Dresler/Beierman/Danielson
v. First Floor Kinder by Office-Backes / Jacobson
7. Teachers on prep or not serving students will go to designated safe zones where specialists
have students.
8. Students in the Media Center, ELL, Title, Special Ed, etc. will exit to the designated safe
zones for that area.
9. Once you are in the safe zone, account for all students-“is everyone out?”
10. Be aware of the arrival of emergency responders.
DO NOT:
1. Do not panic, keep calm.
2. Do not attempt to put out or fight the fire.
3. Do not use the elevator.
4. Do not leave doors open; close them to contain the fire.
5. Do not block outside entrances; fire fighters must use those entrances.
6. Do not block fire doors.
7. Do not re-enter the burning building for any reaason.
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Fire Emergency
This is what happens:
1. The 911 Dispatcher notifies the Fire Department.
2. Emergency personnel are alerted and will respond.
3. Announcements will be made at the safe zones.
ALL FIRE ALARMS will be considered as actual “life threatening” conditions with NO exceptions,
including “prearranged” evacuation test drills. The fire alarm horns will be activated to alert the
occupants to evacuate the building. NO employees will remain in the building once the fire alarms
have been sounded.
Summary:
Students safety and your safety comes first
All fire alarms must be considered real.
Everyone must leave the building.
Stay calm and walk to the nearest exit, your life may depend on it.
Once outside, move to the designated safe zones.
Use the color card system to display your classroom status
o Green: All students are present that are scheduled to be in your class;
o Red: Students are missing and teacher does not know whereabouts of student(s)
Do not re-enter the building until authorized by the Fire Department or an emergency team
member.
Safe Zones:
Southwest Playground Parking Lot: Principal , Traci Anderson, and Jenifer Zamora