AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
NON-RESIDENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT
FOR CHILDREN OF STAFF MEMBERS POLICY

For purposes of this Policy, non-resident staff is defined as staff who do not reside in
Auburn. If space is available (Grades K-8), non-resident staff may apply for their children to
attend Auburn schools in grades K-8 only without paying tuition, subject to the following
requirements:

1. Non-resident staff must submit a request to the Auburn School Board prior to the start of
the school year (no later than July 15).

2. Non-resident staff must contact their school district of residence to notify them of the
request to have their child enrolled in Auburn Schools if granted permission from the Auburn
School Board.

3. The School Board shall only approve attendance for one school year at a time. The non-
resident parent must reapply to the Auburn School Board each year prior to the start of each
school year (no later than July 15), if they seek to re-enroll their child in Auburn for another
school year.

4. Non-resident staff must be employed by the Auburn School District throughout the time
that their children are enrolled in Auburn schools. The student’s tuition free attendance in
Auburn schools shall terminate as soon as their parent, for any reason, is no longer employed by
the Auburn School District. If, however, the student remains enrolled in the school after their
parent is no longer employed, the parent will be responsible to pay Auburn for the pro-rated
tuition costs for the period of time the student remains enrolled in Auburn.

5. Parents are responsible for all transportation.

6. For special education students with a legal residence in New Hampshire, the district of
residence shall be responsible for all special education costs as provided in RSA 193:3, IV and
RSA 186-C:13, IV. Parents will notify the student’s district of residence immediately upon
applying for acceptance at Auburn School District, and the district of residence shall acknowledge
its responsibility to pay special education costs before the student is enrolled in Auburn.

7. For special education students whose legal residence is not in New Hampshire, the
district of residence shall agree, in writing, to reimburse Auburn School District for all special
education costs before the student is enrolled in Auburn. It is the responsibility of the parents to
obtain this agreement from the student’s district of residence.

8. The student will be subject to the same rules and discipline process as other students
attending Auburn schools. If discipline becomes detrimental to the education of others, the
students’ re-enrollment may not be granted at the discretion of the Board.

ASD File: JLCJA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
EMERGENCY PLAN FOR SPORTS RELATED INJURIES

For responding to serious or potentially life-threatening injuries sustained from sports or
other school sponsored athletic activities. The Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan shall:

a. Document the proper procedures to be followed when a student sustains a
serious injury or illness while participating in school sponsored sports or other
athletic activity;

b. List the employees, team coaches, and licensed athletic trainers in each school
who are trained in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

c. Identify the employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers responsible
for carrying out the emergency action plan;

d. Identify the activity location, address, or venue for the purpose of directing
emergency personnel;

e. Identify the equipment and supplies and location thereof needed to respond to
the emergency;

f. Identify the location of any automated external defibrillators and personnel
trained in the use of the automated external defibrillator; and

g. Document policies related to cooling for an exertional heat stroke victim
consistent with guidelines established by the American College of Sports
Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Dissemination of Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan.
The Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan shall be posted within each school and
disseminated to, and coordinated with, pertinent emergency medical services, fire
department, and law enforcement.

Additional Written Protocols and Procedures Required.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop written procedures and protocols as
described below:

Hydration, Heat Acclimatization and Wet Globe Temperature – protocols relating to
hydration, heat acclimatization and wet bulb globe temperature as established by the
American College of Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association;

Student Medical History – procedures for obtaining student-participant medical
information for each student athlete prior to engaging in sports. Such information
must include:

a. injury or illness related to or involving any head, face, or cervical spine;
b. cardiac injury or diagnosis;
c. exertional heat stroke;
d. sickle cell trait;
e. asthma;
f. allergies; or
g. diabetes

Access, filing, and confidentiality of student-participant medical information shall be
managed in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Student Return to Play – Procedures governing a student’s to return to play after a
sports or illness related injury pertaining to this policy are in addition to the return to
play provisions specific to head injuries set forth in Board policy JLCJ, and copies of
the procedures must be maintained at the SAU office and available to the Department
of Education and public upon request.

Annual Review and Update. The Superintendent and/or designee shall assure that the
Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan, and all procedures and protocols adopted pursuant to
this policy are reviewed no less than annually and updated as necessary. Copies of the
updated Plan and procedures should be provided to the Board no later than the start of each
school year.

Inclusion of Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan with Emergency Response Plan.
The Sports Injury Emergency Action Plan shall be included with each school’s annual
Emergency Response Plan.

Legal References:
20 U.S.C. §1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Adopted: October 10, 2023

ASD File: JLCB-R
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

All immunization requirements will comply with current state requirements.

Conditional Enrollment
Conditional enrollment shall be granted to a student who provides a record that shows he/she has received at least one dose of DTP, DTaP, DT, or Td; one dose of Polio vaccine; one dose of MMR; and one dose of Hepatitis B (if born on or after 1/1/93) and has an appointment date for the next required dose/doses of vaccine. The appointment date shall serve as the exclusion date if the child fails to keep the scheduled appointment. This process shall continue until all required doses of vaccine have been received. Students granted conditional enrollment status last year are not entitled to continue conditional status this year. Conditional enrollment is a one-time condition, not to be extended or renewed for the same dose of vaccine.

Medical Exemptions
Medical exemptions are granted to a child if his/her health care provider thinks that an immunization against a particular disease may be detrimental to the child’s health. The exemption must be written on the health care provider’s letterhead and must be signed by a licensed health care provider. A separate medical exemption is required for each antigen. A specific time frame must be stated for the exemption or for when the situation will be re-evaluated.

Religious Exemptions
Religious exemptions may be granted for all vaccines for an indeterminate length of time. The official New Hampshire Certificate of Religious Exemption form must be signed by the parent/guardian. All exemption forms must be maintained with health records.

Statutory and Regulatory References:
RSA 141-C:20-c, RSA 200:38, Ed. 301.14

Adopted: July 11, 1985
Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: March 8, 2004
Revised: January 10, 2023

ASD File: JBAA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE-STUDENTS
SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning environment that is free from sexual
discrimination, harassment and violence, or other improper or inappropriate behavior that may
constitute harassment as defined below.

Sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence are against the law and school board policy.
Any form of sexual discrimination, harassment or violence is strictly prohibited.

It is a violation of this policy for any student to harass another student, employee or person
within the District through conduct or communication of a sexual nature as defined by this policy.

It is a violation of this policy for any student to be sexually violent toward another student,
employee, or person within the District.

The District will investigate all formal complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, or sexual
violence in accordance with the grievance procedures in this policy, and will discipline any
student who sexually discriminates, harasses or is sexually violent toward another person within
the District. For all complaints the District will offer supportive measures to both complainants
and respondents

II. TITLE IX COORDINATOR

The District’s Title IX Coordinator is: The District’s Title IX Coordinator is: Director of Curriculum,
Instruction and Assessment, 90 Farmer Rd., Hooksett, NH 03106, mlargy@sau15.net 603-322-
3731 x12.

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with Title
IX, including coordinating the effective implementation of supportive measures and effective
implementation of remedies.

The Title IX Coordinator’s responsibilities include establishing a process to notify applicants for
employment and admission, students, parents or legal guardians, employees, and all unions of
the Title IX Coordinator’s name or title, office address, e-mail address and telephone number.

The District shall post the Title IX Coordinator’s title or name, office address, e-mail address and
telephone number in conspicuous places throughout school buildings, on the District’s website,
and in each handbook.

III. SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT/SEXUAL VIOLENCE DEFINED

Sexual discrimination is discrimination based on sex in the District’s education programs or
activities and extends to employment and admissions.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually
motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual
nature that satisfies one or more of the following:

1. An employee of the District conditions the provision of an aid benefit, or service on
an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;

2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive,
and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the
District’s education program or activity; or

3. Sexual assault as defined in 20 U.S.C. §1092(f)(6)(A(v) dating violence as defined in
34 U.S.C. §12291(a)(10), domestic violence as defined in 34 U.S.C. §12291(a)(8) or
stalking as defined in 34 U.S.C. §12291(a)(30).

Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
1. Verbal harassment and/or abuse of a sexual nature;
2. Subtle pressure for sexual activity;
3. Inappropriate patting, pinching or other touching;
4. Intentional brushing against a person’s body;
5. Demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats;
6. Demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential
treatment;
7. Any sexually motivated unwelcome touching; or
8. Sexual violence that is a physical act of aggression that includes a sexual act or
sexual purpose.

Throughout this policy reference to sexual harassment includes sexual discrimination and
violence.

IV. REPORTING PROCEDURES

Any student who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment should report the
alleged act(s) immediately to a school district employee. That employee shall then report the
allegation immediately to an appropriate District official, as designated by this policy. The District
encourages the reporting student to use the report form available from the Principal of each
building or available from the Superintendent’s office.

1. In each building, the Principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written
reports of sexual harassment. Upon receipt of a report, the Principal must notify the
Title IX Coordinator immediately without screening or investigating the report. If the
report was given verbally, the Principal shall reduce it to written form within twenty-four
(24) hours and forward it to the Title IX Coordinator. Failure to forward any sexual
harassment report or complaint as provided herein will result in disciplinary action. If the
complaint involves the building Principal or designee the complaint shall be filed directly
with the Title IX Coordinator.

2. The designated person to receive any report or complaint of sexual harassment and
sexual violence is the Title IX Coordinator. If the complaint involves the Title IX
Coordinator, the complaint shall be filed directly with the Superintendent.

3. Any person may also report sexual harassment in person, by mail, telephone or e-mail to
the Title IX Coordinator at any time including non-business hours.

4. Submission of a complaint or report of sexual harassment will not affect the student’s
standing in school, grades, assignments, or right to attend school and receive and
education. The use of formal reporting forms provided by the District is voluntary.
Certain students, especially younger children, may not be able to submit a written
complaint. In such cases, the District will make available alternate methods of filing
complaints.

V. DISTRICT’S RESPONSE TO ALL COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The District will respond promptly and in a manner that is reasonable in light of the known
circumstances when it has actual knowledge of sexual harassment in its education programs or
activities. Actual knowledge means notice to any employee of the District. Education programs
or activities are locations, events, or circumstances over which the District exercised substantial
control over both the alleged perpetrator of sexual harassment (the respondent) and the context
in which the sexual harassment occurs.

The District will treat complainants and respondents equitably by offering supportive measures
and following the grievance process before the imposition of any disciplinary sanctions or other
non-supportive measures against the respondent. The District may place an employee on
administrative leave during the pendency of the grievance process.

The District may remove a respondent from its education programs or activities on an emergency
basis based upon an individualized safety and risk analysis that determines that the respondent
poses an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any student or other individual
arising from the allegations of sexual harassment. The District shall provide the respondent with
notice and an opportunity to challenge the decision immediately upon removal.

When the complainant and/or respondent are minor students, notices shall be provided to the
student’s parent or legal guardian.

The Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the complainant to discuss the availability of
supportive measures, consider the complainant’s wishes with respect to supportive measures,
inform the complainant of the availability of supportive measures with or without the filing of a
formal complaint, and explain to the complainant the process for filing a formal complaint.

These provisions do not modify rights under the IDEA, Section 504, or the ADA.

The District’s response shall not restrict rights protected by the United States Constitution
including the First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

VI. SUPPORTIVE MEASURES

Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as
appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the complainant or the
respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no formal complaint has
been filed which are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the District’s education
program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures
designed to protect the safety of all parties or the District’s educational environment, or deter
sexual harassment. Supportive measures may include counseling, extensions of deadlines or
other course-related adjustments, modifications of work or class schedules, shadowing, mutual
restrictions on contact between parties, changes in work or school locations, leaves of absence,
increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the school, and other similar measures.

The District will maintain as confidential any supportive measures provided to the complainant or
respondent, to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the
District to provide the supportive measures.

VII. FORMAL COMPLAINTS

A formal complaint is a document filed by a person who is alleged to be the victim of conduct
that could constitute sexual harassment (the complainant) or signed by the Title IX Coordinator
and requesting that the District investigate the allegation of sexual harassment. The formal
complaint may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, or e-mail and must
contain the complainant’s physical or digital signature or otherwise indicate that the complainant
is the person filing the formal complaint.

Parents or legal guardians may file complaints on behalf of their children.

The complainant’s wishes with respect to investigating a complaint should be respected unless
the Title IX Coordinator determines that the Title IX Coordinator’s signing a formal complaint over
the complainant’s wishes is not clearly unreasonable in light of the known circumstances.

The Title IX Coordinator may in his/her discretion consolidate formal complaints where the
allegations arise out of the same facts.

In response to a formal complaint, the District will follow the grievance procedures in this policy.

VIII. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR FORMAL COMPLAINTS

A. Notice of Allegations

The Title IX Coordinator upon receipt of a formal complaint shall provide written notice to the
complainant and respondent of the following:

1. The allegations including the date and location of the alleged incident, if known;

2. A statement that the respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct and
a determination of responsibility will be made at the conclusion of the grievance process;

3. The complainant and respondent may have an advisor of their choice who may but is not
required to be an attorney and may inspect and review evidence during the investigation;

4. Provisions in the District’s code of conduct that prohibit knowingly making false
statements or knowingly submitting false information;

5. A copy of this Title IX policy.

B. Grievance Procedure Requirements

1. Both the complainant and respondent shall have an equal opportunity to submit and
review evidence throughout the investigation;

2. The District will use trained Title IX personnel to objectively evaluate all relevant
evidence without prejudgment of the facts at issue and free from conflicts of interest or
bias for or against either party.

3. The District will protect the parties’ privacy by requiring a party’s written consent before
using the party’s medical, psychological or similar treatment records during a grievance
process.

4. The District will obtain the parties’ voluntary written consent before using any kind of
informal resolution process, such as mediation or restorative justice, and not use an
informal process where an employee allegedly sexually harassed a student.

5. The District will apply a presumption that the respondent is not responsible during the
grievance process so that the District bears the burden of proof and the standard of
evidence is applied correctly.

6. The District will use the preponderance of the evidence standard for formal complaints
against students and employees.

7. The District will ensure the decision-maker for determining responsibility is not the same
person as the investigator or the Title IX Coordinator.

8. The District will permit the parties to submit written questions for the other parties and
witnesses to answer before determining responsibility.

9. The District will protect all complainants from inappropriately being asked about prior
sexual history.

10. The District will not restrict the parties’ ability to discuss the allegations under
investigation or to gather and produce relevant evidence.

11. The District will send both parties a written determination regarding responsibility
explaining how and why the decision-maker reached conclusions.

12. The District will effectively implement remedies for a complainant if a respondent is
found responsible for sexual harassment.

13. The District will offer both parties an equal opportunity to appeal.

14. The District will protect all individuals, including complainants, respondents, and
witnesses, from retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, or participating or refusing to
participate in any Title IX grievance process.

15. The District will make all materials used to train Title IX personnel publicly available on
the District’s website.

16. The District will document and keep records of all sexual harassment complaints,
investigations, and training for seven (7) years.

IX. INVESTIGATION

The Title IX Coordinator (or the Superintendent, if the Title IX Coordinator is the subject of the
complaint), upon receipt of a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment shall immediately
authorize an investigation. This investigation may be conducted by District officials or by a third
party designated by the District. The investigating party shall provide a written report of the
status of the investigation within ten (10) working days to the Title IX Coordinator. If the Title IX
Coordinator is the subject of the complaint, the report shall be submitted to the Superintendent.

In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the District should
consider the surrounding circumstances, the nature of the sexual advances, relationships
between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a
particular action or incident constitutes sexual harassment or sexual violence requires a
determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances.

The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the individual(s)
against whom the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged
incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation may also consist of
any other methods and documents deemed pertinent by the investigator. Students who are
interviewed may have a parent present during the interview.

If during the investigation, the District decides to investigate allegations not in the formal
complaint, the Title IX Coordinator shall provide written notice to the parties of the additional
allegations.

The District shall provide to a party whose participation is invited or expected written notice of
the date, time, location, participants and purposes of all investigative interviews, other meetings,
or hearings with sufficient time for the party to prepare to participate.

Prior to the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator shall provide both parties an equal
opportunity to inspect and review any evidence obtained as part of the investigation that is
directly related to the allegations in the formal complaint including evidence that the investigator
does not intend to rely upon. Each party shall have an opportunity to respond to the evidence.
Prior to the completion of the investigation report, the investigator must send to each party and
the party’s advisor, if any, either in electronic format or hard copy the evidence subject to
inspection and review. The parties shall have at least ten (10) days to submit a written
response.

The investigator shall create an investigation report fairly summarizing the relevant evidence.
The investigator shall send each party and the party’s advisor, if any, a copy of the investigation
report either in electronic format or hard copy. The parties have ten (10) days to review the
investigation report and file a written response.

X. DETERMINING RESPONSIBILITY

A decision-maker who is not the Title IX Coordinator or investigator must issue a written
determination regarding responsibility based on a preponderance of evidence.

Before reaching a determination, the decision-maker must provide each party the opportunity to
submit written, relevant questions of any party or witness provide both parties with the answers,
and allow for additional, limited follow-up questions. If the decision-maker determines a
question is not relevant, the decision-maker must provide a written explanation to the party
proposing the question.

XI. WRITTEN DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

The decision-maker’s written determination must include:

1. An identification of the allegations potentially constituting sexual harassment;

2. A description of the procedural steps taken by the District from the receipt of the formal
complaint through the determination, including any notifications to the parties, interviews
with parties and witnesses, site visits, and methods used to gather other evidence;

3. Findings of fact supporting the determination;

4. Conclusions regarding the application of the District’s code of conduct to the facts;

5. A statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation, including a
determination regarding responsibility, any disciplinary sanctions the District imposes on
the respondent, and whether remedies designed to restore or preserve equal access to
the District’s education program or activity will be provided by the District to the
complainant; and

6. The District’s procedures and permissible bases for the complainant and respondent to
appeal.

The District must provide the written determination to the parties simultaneously.

The responsibility determination becomes final either on the date that the District provides the
parties with the written determination of the result of the appeal, if an appeal is filed; or if an
appeal is not filed, the date on which an appeal would no longer be considered timely.

XII. DISMISSAL OF FORMAL COMPLAINT

A. Mandatory Dismissal

If the allegations in the formal complaint are not sexual harassment even if proved; or did not
occur in the District’s education program or activity; or did not occur against a person in the
United States, the District will dismiss the formal complaint.

B. Permissive Dismissal

The District may dismiss the formal complaint, or any allegations, if at any time during the
investigation a complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator in writing that the complainant would
like to withdraw the formal complaint, or any allegations therein; or the respondent is no longer
enrolled or employed by the District; or specific circumstances prevent the District from gathering
evidence sufficient to reach a determination as to the formal complaint or allegations therein.

The District shall promptly send to the parties simultaneously written notice of the dismissal and
reasons.

XIII. APPEALS

Within ten (10) days of the receipt of the written determination, the complainant and respondent
may appeal to the Superintendent the dismissal of a formal complaint or any allegations; or the
determination of responsibility for the following reasons:

1. Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;

2. New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding
responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter; or

3. The Title IX Coordinator, investigator, or decision-maker had a conflict of interest or bias
for or against complainants or respondents generally or the individual complainant or
respondent that affected the outcome of the matter.

The Superintendent shall notify the other party in writing when an appeal is filed and implement
appeal procedures equally for both parties.

In the appeal, both parties shall have a reasonable, equal opportunity to submit a written
statement in support of, or challenging the outcome. The Superintendent shall issue a written
decision describing the result of the appeal, the rationale for the result, and provide the written
decision simultaneously to both parties within ten (10) days of receiving all information submitted
by the parties.

XIV. REPRISAL/RETALIATION

No person may intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the
purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX, or because the individual
has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any
manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this part. Intimidation, threats,
coercion, or discrimination, including charges against an individual for code of conduct violations
that do not involve sex discrimination or sexual harassment, but arise out of the same facts or
circumstances as a report or complaint of sex discrimination, or a report or formal complaint of
sexual harassment, for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX,
constitutes retaliation.

The District will keep confidential the identity of any individual who has made a report or filed a
formal complaint of sexual harassment, any complainant, any individual who has been reported
to be the perpetrator of sex discrimination, any respondent, and any witness, except as may be
permitted by the FERPA, or as required by law, or to carry out Title IX, including the conduct of
any investigation, hearing of judicial proceeding arising thereunder.

Complaints alleging retaliation may be filed according to the grievance procedures for sex
discrimination.

The exercise of rights protected under the First Amendment does not constitute retaliation.

XV. ALLEGED CONDUCT NOT PROHIBITED UNDER TITLE IX

Allegations of conduct that are not prohibited by Title IX may be investigated under the District’s
other policies and rules of conduct.

XVI. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE AS CHILD ABUSE OR SEXUAL
ABUSE

Under certain circumstances, sexual harassment or sexual violence may constitute child abuse or
sexual abuse under New Hampshire law. In such situations, the District shall comply with said
laws including any reporting obligations.

XVII. DISCIPLINE

The School District will take such disciplinary action it deems necessary and appropriate,
including warning, suspension or immediate discharge to end sexual harassment and sexual
violence and prevent its recurrence.

XVIII. ALTERNATIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES, LEGAL REMEDIES, AND INQUIRIES
ABOUT TITLE IX

At any times, whether or not an individual files a complaint or report under this policy, an
individual may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), of the United States
Department of Education, or with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights.

1. Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 5 Post Office3 Square, 8th Floor,
Boston, MA 02019-3921; Telephone number (617) 289-0111; Fax number (617) 289-
0150; E-mail OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

2. New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH
03301; Telephone number (603) 271-2767; E-mail humanrights@nh.gov.

Notwithstanding any other remedy, any person may contact the police or pursue a criminal
prosecution under state or federal criminal law.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the
Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, or both.

XIX. AGE-APPROPRIATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Ed 303.01(j) requires the school board to establish a policy on sexual harassment, written in age
appropriate language and published and available in written form to all students. This policy is
intended to apply to middle-school and high-school aged students.

The Superintendent and Building Principal(s) are charged with establishing policies, rules,
protocols and other necessary age-appropriate information or materials for the District’s
elementary schools.

XX. RECORD KEEPING

The District must maintain all records relating to a sexual harassment complaint, investigation,
and training for seven (7) years.

Legal Reference:
Title IX
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed. 303.01(j), Substantive Duties of
School Boards; Sexual Harassment Policy
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section 306.04(a)(8), Student Harassment
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section 306.04(a)(9), Sexual Harassment

Adopted: January 12, 1985
Adopted: November 14, 2000
Revised: June 8, 2021, August 22, 2023

ASD FILE: JLCC
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
HEAD LICE / PEDICULOSIS

The Auburn School District will carry out the provisions of New Hampshire Statutes RSA 200:32, RSA 200:38, and RSA 200:39.

RSA 200:32 Physical Examination of Pupils.
There shall be a complete physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner of each child prior to or upon first entry into the public school system and thereafter as often as deemed necessary by the local school authority. The result of the child’s physical examination shall be presented to the local school officials on a form provided by the local school authorities. No physical examination shall be required of a child whose parent or guardian objects thereto in writing on the grounds that such physical examination is contrary to the child’s religious tenets and teachings.

RSA 200:38 Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases; Duties of School Nurse.
I.Each school nurse shall ensure that:
a.All children shall be immunized prior to school entrance in accordance with RSA 141-C:20-a.
b.All children shall have a complete physical examination prior to school entrance in accordance with RSA 200:32.

II.If the provisions of paragraph I are not met, each school nurse shall be responsible for informing school administrators of the noncompliance and for assisting with meeting such requirements, unless the child is exempt under RSA 141-C:20-c.

RSA 200:39 Exclusion from School.
Whenever any student exhibits symptoms of contagion or is a hazard to himself/herself or others, he/she shall be excluded from the classroom and his/her parents or guardians shall be notified as soon as possible.

Legal References:
RSA 200:32, Physical Examination of Pupils, RSA 200:38, Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases, Duties of School Nurse, RSA 200:39, Exclusion from School

Adopted: July 11, 1985
Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: May 24, 2005
Revised: January 14, 2020

ASD File: JFABE
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

It is the Board’s intent to remove barriers to the identification, enrollment and retention in school of children who are in foster care. All staff shall take reasonable steps to ensure that children in foster care are not segregated or stigmatized and that educational decisions are made in the best interests of those students.

A. Definition.
Under guidance issued jointly by NHDOE and the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services, and for the purposes of this Policy, “foster care” shall mean “24 hour substitute care for children placed away from their parents or guardians for whom the child welfare agency has placement and care responsibility. This includes children in foster family homes, shelters, relative foster homes, group homes and residential facilities, regardless of whether the foster care facility is licensed or whether payments are made by the state.” To the extent required under applicable law, a child in foster care under this policy also includes children whom an appropriate child welfare agency indicates are awaiting a foster care placement. (Note: children awaiting foster care may also qualify as homeless)

The District shall coordinate with other districts and with local child welfare agencies and other agencies or programs providing services to students in foster care as needed. The coordination requirements apply to both situations (i) when a student who is a resident of the District is placed in foster care in another district, or (ii) when a student residing in another district is placed foster care in a home within this District.

The Superintendent is responsible for providing any required assurances to applicable state and federal agencies that the District is complying with applicable requirements related to ensuring the educational stability of children in Foster care; and for reasonably monitoring compliance with such assurances.

B. District Point of Contact with Child Welfare Agencies.
The Superintendent shall designate a staff member to serve as the District’s point of contact (the “Foster Care POC”) between the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families (“DCYF”), NHDOE, other districts, and other child welfare agencies. The main duty of the Foster Care POC is to facilitate the prompt and appropriate placement, transfer, and enrollment of students in foster care, pursuant to applicable state and federal statutes, regulations and guidance. Additionally, the Foster Care POC shall work with the Superintendent or designee to monitor regulations and guidance related to this policy that may be issued by applicable state and federal agencies (e.g., DCYF, NHDOE, and the U.S. Department of Education).

The District shall provide training opportunities and other technical assistance to the Foster Care POC and other appropriate district staff regarding the District’s obligations to students in foster care.

C. Best Interest Enrollment Determinations, Disputes and Enrollment.
Generally, a student in foster care will remain in his/her school of origin, unless there is a determination that it is not in the student’s best interest. The Foster Care POC shall assist DCYF or any other child welfare agency to make a “best interest determination” education decision, particularly the determination of whether or not it is in the best interest of the student in foster care to remain in his/her school of origin or to enroll in a new school. Unless local procedures are established in accordance with state and federal law, the District will use the model procedures prepared jointly by the NHDOE and DCYF.

If the determination is that the best interests of a child is not to remain in the school of origin, and instead placed within a new school within this District, the child in foster care shall be immediately enrolled in the new school (“receiving school”), even if any documents or records otherwise required for enrollment are not immediately available.

If there are disputes regarding a determination regarding the best interest determination for a child in foster care, it is expected that DCYF and the separate school districts, both sending and receiving, will work collaboratively at the local level to resolve the issue. Should there be no resolution, RSA 193.12, V-b, requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request in writing that the two Superintendents involved resolve the dispute. If the residency dispute remains unresolved after 10 days after such request, the Department of Health and Human Services shall request that the Commissioner of the Department of Education determine the residence of the child for purposes of school enrollment.

If a school within the District is a receiving school, such receiving school shall accept the student’s certified coursework as if it had been completed at the receiving school. To the extent such coursework is not aligned with the curriculum, the awarded credit may be elective, but it must be counted toward required credits for advancement or graduation.

D. Transportation.
When the District is notified that a student in foster care needs, or may need, transportation to a District school, the Foster Care POC will take steps to establish an individualized plan that addresses transportation to maintain the student in his/her school of origin will be arranged, provided and funded for the duration of time that the student in foster care is attending his/her school of origin.

In establishing such a plan, the Foster Care POC and other district staff shall follow any existing transportation procedures, systems-level plan or agreement that the District, acting in collaboration with DCYF and/or other departments of human services, has adopted or otherwise expressly agreed to implement for the cost-effective transportation of the student. Out of District transportation of children in foster care shall be provided in accordance with DCYF’s or other child welfare agency’s authority to use child welfare funding for school of origin transportation.

If there are disputes regarding the provision or funding of transportation, the school district foster care point of contact and child welfare agency representative will contact their respective Supervisor and Superintendent of the school to resolve the dispute. To the extent feasible and appropriate, the school districts involved should ensure that a child remains in his or her school of origin while the disputes are being resolved to minimize disruptions and reduce school transitions.

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 in foster care)
-42 U.S.C. 671 (a)(10) and 675 (1)(G) (child welfare agency requirements related to supporting normalcy 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 for Homeless 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 and Youth in Foster Care are Being Addressed”, January 2017,NHDOE and NHDHHS

Adopted: January 14, 2020

ASD JLDBB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUICIDE and SELF-HARM PREVENTION

Under the direction of the Principal, a suicide and self-harm prevention protocol will be developed and maintained for the Auburn School District.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shall be labeled on student identification cards and will include the following information: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or 988 for grades 6 – 8.

Adopted: December 10, 2019
Revised: January 12, 2021, January 10, 2023

ASD File: JLCD-R/JLCE-R
AUBURN VILLAGE SCHOOL
HEALTH SERVICES
ANNUAL HEALTH INFORMATION UPDATE
Your child’s health and safety is of utmost concern to the school staff. It is essential that the school nurse be notified when a child is diagnosed with an allergy or other medical condition or begins taking medication at home. Please call the school nurse whenever you have a concern or new information relative to your child’s health and safety.

Student’s Name:             Birth Date:    Grade/Teacher:

Allergies (to food, insect stings, meds, etc.):
Reaction/symptoms:

Medical concerns, please check any that apply:
Asthma _____ Diabetes _____ Seizures _____ Head injury _____ Heart condition _____
Urinary or Kidney condition _____ Skin problems ____ Depression _____ Anxiety _____
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) _____ Frequent headaches _____ Other ______
Frequent ear infections _____ Hearing problems _____ Vision problems _____
Bowel problems _____ Frequent stomachaches _____ Frequent nosebleeds _____
Has your child had any illness or injury over the summer?

Indicate the dates of any immunizations your child has had during the past year.
Tetanus (Tdap) __________ MMR __________ Hepatitis B __________ Varicella (Chickenpox)_________
Please follow-up with written documentation from your provider.

Have there been any changes in your family and/or problems you wish to share with the school? Feel free to call or send a confidential note?

Explain any physical limitations or disability your child has and any modification or restriction necessary to accommodate your child’s health or safety.

Medical aids: glasses/contacts _____ hearing aids _____ crutches _____ braces _____ wheelchair _____
other If other, please explain:

Medications: please contact school nurse to make arrangements for medications in school.
At school: dosage time reason
dosage time reason
At home: dosage time reason
dosage time reason ________________

Physician’s Name: Tel #:
 I understand that there may be times the nurse may need to speak with our physician.
 I would like more information about low cost health insurance for my child.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

ASD File: JLCD-R/JLCE-R
Auburn Village School
Parental Permission Form for Over-The-Counter Medications

Dear Parent/Guardian:
The New Hampshire School Nurse is a Registered Nurse who manages School Health Services to facilitate and strengthen the educational process for all students within the school setting. Although not encouraged, I realize that Over-The Counter (OTC) medications are sometimes appropriate and, in fact, necessary. Under the NH Department of Education administrative rule, Ed 311.02, parents may give written permission for a child to receive short-term OTC medication at school. A new form must be completed each year.
The decision to administer such medication/treatment is that of the School Nurse. Please understand that these will only be administered to relieve symptoms of occasional pain and/or discomfort and should not be used as a substitute for chronic health problems or to keep an ill child in school.
If your child seems to need any of these medications more often than occasionally or I have concerns regarding the use of any of these medications, I may request that you have a health care provider’s evaluation and authorization to continue giving the medication. You may be asked to provide a supply for your child as well; all medications must be delivered to school by an adult in the original container. Any medication left at the end of the year will be disposed of within one week of the end of school.

Below is a list of over-the-counter items available in the Health Office. Any other item must be supplied by the parent (original container, delivered by an adult). Please check those items that you authorize your child to receive:

Oral medications
 Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol), tablets dosage by age/weight
 Ibuprofen (generic Advil/Motrin) tablets dosage by age/weight
 Benadryl elixir/tablets, dosage by age/weight for significant allergy
 Antacid tablets (chewable)
 Chloraseptic type spray for minor sore throat
 Cough Drops

Topical medications for first aid
 Calamine/Caladryl lotion
 Hydrocortisone cream
 Antibiotic ointment (such as Bacitracin)
 Sting-kill insect bite swabs (Benzocaine 6%)
 Bactine and Burngel

Other (parents must supply):

Reason for use:

Thank you for your cooperation,
Jennifer Bernier
School Nurse

Child’s Name: Grade:

 My child has no known allergies.
 My child is allergic to:

Signature: Date:
(parent/guardian)

Print Name: Relationship:

PLEASE TURN OVER AND COMPLETE THE BACK OF THIS FORM

ASD File: JJJ
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS BY NONPUBLIC, CHARTER SCHOOL AND HOME-EDUCATED PUPILS

The district will comply with the provisions of RSA 193:1-c allowing pupils who attend non-public schools, charter schools or are home-educated equal access to the district’s curricular courses and co-curricular programs. The district recognizes that any school board policies regulating participation in curricular courses and co-curricular programs, cannot be more restrictive for non-public, public charter school, or home educated pupils than the policy governing the school district’s resident pupils.

Adopted: February 14, 2017

Legal Reference:  RSA 193:1-c

ASD File: JKAA-R
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROCEDURES ON USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

The Auburn School District hereby establishes the following procedures to describe how and in what circumstances restraint or seclusion is used in this District. The procedures are adopted for the purpose of meeting the District’s obligations under state law governing the use of restraints and seclusion. The procedures shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with state law and regulations.

I. Definitions

Restraint. Any bodily physical restriction, mechanical devices, or any device that immobilizes a person or restricts the freedom of movement of the torso, head, arms, or legs. It includes mechanical restraints, physical restraints, and medication restraint used to control behavior in an emergency or any involuntary medication.Restraint shall not include the following: