CSD File: JFABD
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMISSION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS

To the extent practical and as required by law, the district will work with homeless students and their families to provide stability in school attendance and other services. Special attention will be given to ensuring the enrollment and attendance of homeless students not currently attending school.

Homeless students will be provided district services for which they are eligible, including preschool programs, Title I, similar state programs, special education, bilingual education, vocational and technical education programs, gifted and talented programs and school nutrition programs.

Homeless students are defined as lacking a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, including:
1.Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing or economic hardship;
2.Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequateaccommodations;
3.Living in emergency or transitional shelters;
4.Are abandoned in hospitals;
5.Living in public or private places not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleepingaccommodations for human beings;
6.Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing,transportation stations or similar settings;
7.Are migratory children living in conditions described in previous examples.

The Superintendent and/or designee shall designate an appropriate staff person to be the district’s liaison for homeless students and their families.

To the extent feasible, homeless students will continue to be enrolled in their school of origin while they remain homeless or until the end of the academic year in which they obtain permanent housing. Instead of remaining in the school of origin, the parent or guardian of homeless students may request enrollment in the school in which the attendance area is where the student is actually living, or other schools.

If there is an enrollment dispute, the student shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute. The parent or guardian shall be informed of the district’s decision and their appeal rights in writing. Unaccompanied youth will also be enrolled pending resolution of the dispute.

Once the enrollment decision is made, the school shall immediately enroll the student, pursuant to district policies. If the student does not have immediate access to the immunization records, the student shall be admitted under a personal exception. Students and families should be encouraged to obtain current immunization records or immunizations as soon as possible, and the district liaison is directed to assist. Records from the student’s previous school shall be requested from the previous school pursuant to district policies. Emergency contact information is required at the time of enrollment consistent with district policies.

Homeless students are entitled to transportation to their school of origin or the school where they are to be enrolled. If the school of origin is in a different district, or a homeless student is living in another district but will attend his/her school of origin in this district; the districts will make reasonable efforts to coordinate the transportation services necessary for the student.

The district’s liaison for homeless students and their families shall coordinate with local social services agencies that provide services to homeless children and youths and their families; other school districts on issues of transportation and records transfers; and state and local housing agencies responsible for comprehensive housing affordability strategies. The district’s liaison will also review the district policies that may act as barriers to the enrollment of homeless students.

All staff shall take reasonable steps to ensure that homeless students are not segregated or stigmatized, their homeless status is not revealed or alluded to in the presence of other students, and that educational decisions are made in the best interests of those students.

Legal References:
-20 U.S.C. 1232g (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – “FERPA”)
-20 U.S.C. 1701-1758 (Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 – “EEOA”)
-20 U.S.C. 6311 (g)(1)(E) and 6312(c)(5) (provisions in ESSA regarding obligations to students infoster care)
-42 U.S.C. 671 (a)(10) and 675 (1)(G) (child welfare agency requirements related to supportingnormalcy for children in foster care and ensuring educational stability of children in foster care)
-42 U.S.C. §11431 and §11432 (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act – Education forHomeless Children and Youth)
-Public Law 110-351, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
-34 C.F.R. 200.30 (f)(1)(iii) (ESSA’s definition of “foster care”)
-Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982)
-RSA 193:12, Legal Residence Required
-“N.H. Guidance on ESSA and Foster Care to Ensure that the Educational Needs of Children andYouth in Foster Care are Being Addressed”, January 2017,NHDOE and NHDHHS

Adopted: August 7, 2003
Revised: December 5, 2019

CSD File: JFABB
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Purpose
In order to promote cultural awards and understanding and to provide diverse experiences to district students, the Board shall admit foreign exchange students into the school district.

Authority
The Board shall accept foreign exchange students who meet the established guidelines for admission to the school district.

The Board may accept exchange students on a J-1 Visa who reside within the district as participants in group-sponsored exchange programs approved by the Board. The Board may waive tuition for these exchange student(s).

The Board shall accept privately sponsored exchange students on a F-1 Visa for attendance in secondary schools upon payment of tuition at the established district rate; tuition payments may not be waived. The period of attendance shall not exceed twelve (12) months.

The Board reserves the right to limit the number of foreign exchange students admitted to the school.

Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for determining the Visa status and eligibility of foreign exchange students applying for admission to the school district.

Foreign exchange students shall comply with all immunization requirements for students. Once admitted, all exchange students shall be subject to all district policies and regulations governing students.

Adopted: April 4, 1996
Adopted: April 5, 2001
Reviewed: June 6, 2019

CSD File: JFAB
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMISSION OF TUITION AND NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS

Non-resident students may only attend district schools when their attendance has been approved by the Board. If the Board agrees to enroll a non-resident student, the District will either charge tuition to the parent or, alternatively, the Superintendent may seek to enter into an agreement for the payment of tuition with the school district in which the student resides.

If a student’s parents are divorced and the student lives primarily out-of-district, the student may nonetheless attend schools within the District and will be considered a resident of the District for school attendance purposes provided: (1) the divorce decree allows the student to attend the District; (2) or provided the parents have agreed in writing that the student may attend the District and such written agreement is provided to the District. Students in this situation will not be charged tuition.

In a divorce decree, or parenting plan developed pursuant to RSA 461-A, a child’s legal residence for school attendance purposes may be the school district in which either parent resides, provided the parents agree in writing to the district the child will attend and each parent furnishes a copy of the agreement to the school district in which the parent resides. Transportation will not necessarily be provided for students admitted under this provision and under corresponding law. The Superintendent or designee will make all determinations as to whether transportation will be provided in such circumstances. The Superintendent or designee’s decision will be final.

Upon the admission of a non-resident student to the District, the Superintendent or designee will immediately notify the student’s school district of residence of the student’s name, date of birth, address, and grade assignment of the student. This notification shall also be made at the beginning of each school year for which the student in enrolled.

The Board acknowledges the provisions of RSA 193:3 which state that the district in which the student resides shall retain all responsibility for the provision of special education and related services pursuant to RSA 186-C.

The Board’s decision on whether to enroll a non-resident student will not be based, in whole or in part, on whether that student is a student with a disability, as define by applicable state or federal law.

Tuition rates will be charged at a rate set by the Board and billed quarterly in advance to the district of residence or parent responsible for payment. When a district of residence is responsible for tuition, approval must be made by that district’s school board. Payments must be current as a condition of school attendance.

The district will not provide transportation to and from school for non-resident and tuition students at district expense.

The provisions of this policy may be modified on a case-by-case basis, as needed, pursuant to separate contracts, agreements and other binding arrangements.

Legal References:
RSA 186-C:13, Special Education; Liability for Expenses
RSA 193:3, Change of School or Assignment
RSA 193:12, Legal Residence Required, RSA 461:A

Proposed: September 9, 1986
Adopted: November 6, 1986
Adopted: October 10, 1989
Adopted: April 5, 2001
Revised: February 5, 2009
Revised: May 5, 2011
Revised: March 9, 2017

CSD File: JFAA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMISSION OF RESIDENT STUDENTS

The school district of residence of a student is defined by RSA 193:12, II.

New Resident Students
All new resident students, accompanied by parent or guardian, shall register at school before opening day and as early as possible.

Children entering school for the first time must have proof of physical examination within the last twelve months, immunization records, and the school must receive a copy of the child’s birth certificate. All children enrolling into the Candia Moore School must be properly immunized according to the current recommendation of the state public health agency. The Principal or designee will meet with new children and parents to explain school programs.

Homeless Students
RSA 193:12 (IV) provides the definition of a homeless child and exceptions to legal residence requirements for homeless pupils.

Statutory References: RSA 193:12, II and IV

Adopted: April 5, 2001
Adopted: April 3, 2003

CSD File: JFA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESIDENCY

Residency for the purpose of enrollment in a district school shall be defined by RSA 193:12.

It will be the responsibility of the Superintendent to determine residency status, on an individual case basis, consistent with all State and Federal Regulations and the following Candia School Board Policies: JFAA, JFAB, and JFABD.

Legal Reference: RSA 193:12

Adopted: April 5, 2001
Revised: April 2, 2009

CSD File: JICI
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Weapons are not permitted on school property, in school vehicles or at school-sponsored activities. This policy applies to students and members of the public alike. Student violations of this policy will result in both school disciplinary action and notification of local law enforcement authorities. Members of the public who violate this policy will be reported to local law enforcement authorities.

The term “weapons” includes, but is not limited to, firearms (rifles, pistols, revolvers, pellet guns, BB guns, black powder firearms, etc.) knives, slingshots, metallic knuckles, firecrackers, billy-clubs, stilettos, switchblade knives, swords, canes, pistol canes, black jacks, daggers, dirk knives, explosives, incendiaries, martial arts weapons or self-defense weapons (as defined by RSA 159:24 and RSA 159:20 respectively), or any other object or substance which, in the manner it is used or threatened to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or bodily injury.

In addition, any student who is determined to have brought a firearm (as defined by 18 U.S.C. §921) to school will be expelled for not less than one year (365 days). This expulsion may be modified by the Superintendent upon review of the specific case in accordance with other applicable law.
Pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 7151, Gun-Free Schools Act, the Board requires the Superintendent to contact local law enforcement authorities and/or the Division of Children and Youth Services and notify them of any student who brings a firearm or weapon on school property.
Weapons under control of law enforcement personnel are permitted.

All students will receive written notice of this policy at least once each year by way of the student handbook.

Appendix JICI-R

Legal References: 18 U.S.C. § 921 Et seq., Firearms, 20 U.S.C. § 7151, Gun-Free Schools Act, RSA 159:20, 159:24, RSA 193-D, RSA 193:13,
NH Code of Admin Rules, Sec. Ed. 317

Adopted: April 9, 1991
Revised: June 17, 1999
Revised: October 6, 2011

CSD File: JJF
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND MANAGEMENT

The Principal shall be responsible for the proper administration of the financial activities of the
student activities fund in accordance with state law and appropriate accounting practices and
procedures. All monies collected shall be deposited to the student body activities account at the
local banks. All payments made from the student activities account shall have approval of the
Principal or his/her designee.

Monies raised by student organizations or class activities must be expended for appropriate
student activities.

Student activity accounts are subject to auditing at any time by the Business Administrator or
his/her designee.

Adopted: June 7, 2001
Reviewed: October 1, 2015

CSD File: JJE
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

All such fundraising activities require prior approval of the Principal on or before October 1. The
Candia School Board recognizes that students may wish to engage in fundraising activities.

Student fundraising activities must be for the support of the school mission. Fundraising will not
be school sponsored unless it is approved by the Principal. All fundraising money must be
deposited in the school activity accounts which shall be maintained according to standards and
procedures established by the Superintendent or designee, and these accounts shall be audited
annually.

Fundraising activities that would involve door-to-door sales are not allowed and will not be
approved.

Adopted: June 7, 2001
Adopted: September 12, 2002
Revised: October 1, 2015

CSD File: JJA
See JJJ
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Student activities are an important part of the educational process; the Candia School Board
encourages students to participate in a wide variety of co-curricular activities.
Any student organization must be recommended by the Principal and must be approved by the
Board.

The district will allow pupils who attend non-public schools, charter schools or are home-
educated equal access to the district’s curricular courses and co-curricular programs.

Legal References:
NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.26(d), 306.27(b)(5), and 306.17(v)

Adopted: January 3, 2002
Revised: November 5, 2009, April 6, 2023

CSD File: JIH
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SEARCHES AND THEIR PROPERTY

A student is subject to search by district staff if reasonable grounds exist to suspect that evidence of a violation of the law or school rules will be uncovered. School staff shall report a student’s suspicious activity to the Principal prior to initiating a search, except in emergency situations.

Establishing Reasonable Grounds
The following review of the basis for search should occur before conducting a search:
A. Identify:
1. The student’s suspicious conduct, behavior, or activity.
2. The source of the information.
3. The reliability of the source of information.
B. If suspicion could be confirmed, would such conduct be a violation of the law or school rules?
C. Is the student likely to possess or have concealed any item, material or substance which is itself prohibited or which would be evidence of a violation of the law or school rule?

Conducting the Search
If the Principal or his/her designee determines that reasonable grounds exist to search a student’s clothing, personal effects, desk, locker, assigned storage area, or automobile the search shall be conducted as follows:
A. If evidence of criminal activity is suspected to be present, and prosecution by civil authorities will be recommended if confirmed by the search, consult law enforcement officials regarding the appropriateness of a search by a law enforcement officer.
B. If evidence of violation of a school rule is suspected, and if that is confirmed by the search, the matter will be handled solely as a student discipline action. The Principal or designee will proceed to search by asking the student to remove all items from pockets, purses, handbags, backpacks, gym bags, etc.
C. If the student refuses to cooperate in a personal search, the student should be held until the student’s parents or guardians are available to consent to the search. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached in a reasonable time, the Principal or designee may conduct the search without the parents or guardians consent.

Locker Searches
Lockers, desks, and storage areas are the property of the school district. When assigned a locker, desk, or storage area, a student shall be responsible for its proper care. A student may be subject to a fine for any willful damage to school property. Students are encouraged to keep their assigned lockers closed and locked.

A student’s locker, desk, or storage area may be searched by district staff if reasonable grounds exist to suspect that evidence of a violation of the law or school rules will be uncovered. School staff shall report a student’s suspicious activity to the Principal or designee prior to initiating a search, except in emergency situations when the risk of harm to students or staff demands immediate action.

The Principal or designee should refer to these procedures for conducting searches of students and their property for guidance in establishing whether a search is reasonable under the circumstances.

The Principal or designee may search all lockers, desks, or storage areas without prior notice given to students and without reasonable suspicion that the search will yield evidence of any particular student’s violation of the law or school rules.

Administrative inspections, or health and welfare inspections, may be conducted at any time for the purpose of locating misplaced library books, textbooks or other school property or to ensure that all lockers, desks, or storage areas are being kept clean and free from potential health or safety hazards. Periodic inspections of lockers will reinforce the district’s ownership of lockers and the minimal expectation of privacy students have in the contents of their lockers.

During a search of all student lockers, if the school official conducting the search discovers any container within the locker which may conceal contraband, the container may be searched according to the district’s procedures governing searches of students and their property. A “container” for the purpose of this policy may include, but is not limited to: an article of clothing, a handbag, purse, backpack, gym bag, or any other item within which contraband material may be concealed.

References: 2 NH Constitution, Pt.1, Art.19, State v. Drake, 139 NH 662 (195)

Adopted: April 6, 1995
Adopted: January 3, 200