2016 FLAIM Handbook | Page 15

Louisiana Law: School Zones and Cell Phone Use If you're driving through a school zone during posted hours, it is against the law to use your cell phone or other mobile device for any reason, including: • Making a phone call • Texting • Social networking If you are caught illegally using your cell phone in a school zone, you will be charged with a moving violation. The fine for a first offense is $175 and any second or subsequent offenses carry a fine of up to $500. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Emergency procedures have been established by the School Board and the school. The school does have a crisis plan for emergencies. Should an emergency situation arise, listen to the radio or television for announcements concerning school dismissals. Please do not call the school. This jams our telephone lines and ties up personnel who are responsible for handling the emergency dismissal procedures. DISCIPLINE POLICY EBR Parish School Board has a student Code of Conduct that outlines a student’s rights and responsibilities. This Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced at BR FLAIM as the teachers and staff feel a professional and moral responsibility to our students to guide them in the development of that citizenship skill necessary to function at a successful level as a productive, law-abiding member of our society. BR FLAIM is a Positive Behavior School (PBIS). Each teacher is required to have a discipline plan in place. Families will receive a copy of the classroom rules and procedures, as well as consequences and rewards. Blue conduct sheets are sent home weekly for parents to sign and return. This will keep you informed in regards to your child’s weekly behavior. Feel free to discuss with your students how to make better choices. Discipline on the bus will be handled by parents and the bus driver. Bus drivers will make every attempt to solve problems by contacting parents. If there is no improvement, the bus driver is to contact the school principal. The principal may suspend bus privileges for students who do not follow bus safety rules. BR FLAIM PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 15