A full understanding of the programs that L.E.A.S.E. offers for children is important to a good delivery of special education programs. In order to achieve public understanding of the L.E.A.S.E. programs, the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee believes that:

1. educational communications should be multi-faceted and shared through a variety of media;

2. educational communications must be internal as well as external and stress the dissemination of factual, objective and realistic data about L.E.A.S.E.;

3. educational communications must be planned and include the involvement and feedback of all involved publics in order to be effective;

4. educational communications must be sensitive to change as determined by evaluations of the program.

In accordance with the above Community relations goals, L.E.A.S.E. shall:

1. provide an information program to aid public understanding of L.E.A.S.E. which may include but not be limited to regular feature stories and various brochures describing L.E.A.S.E. programs and policies;

2. assess public opinion as a means to assist the Executive Committee in policy determination and to assist the professional staff in the operation of the schools;

3. recognize the right of the news media to inquire, research and report information about L.E.A.S.E. to the public;

4. seek ways to involve citizens foster understanding in the work of L.E.A.S.E.;

5. provide in-service activities to assist all L.E.A.S.E. employees in recognizing their roles as representatives of L.E.A.S.E. in the total community relations effort;

6. conduct all L.E.A.S.E. business in public sessions save for those areas which of necessity should and by law may be considered in closed meeting.

Individual staff members shall submit information for news releases to the Director whenever they have information which may be of interest to the communities of L.E.A.S.E. All news releases shall be reviewed and / or edited by the Director prior to release to the news media.

LEGAL REF.: 23 Ill. Admin. Code § 1.210.

CROSS REF.:

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:20

Community Relations

Use of School Facilities

School facilities are available to community organizations during non-school hours when such use does not: (1) interfere with any school function or the safety of students or employees, or (2) affect the property or liability of the Alliance. The use of Alliance facilities for Alliance purposes has precedence over all other uses. Persons on school premises must abide by the Alliance’s conduct rules at all times.

Student groups and school-related organizations and local governments are granted the use of school facilities at no cost. Other organizations granted use of facilities shall pay fees and costs.

The Director shall develop procedures to manage community use of Alliance facilities. Use of Alliance facilities requires the Director’s approval and is subject to the procedures.

Since L.E.A.S.E. is a public school agency, and since the facilities are established, maintained and operated partially by funds provided by local taxes, the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee accepts the responsibility for making its facilities available to responsible organizations, associations, and individuals of the Cooperative for appropriate civic, cultural, welfare, or recreational activities that do not infringe upon or are in conflict with the best interests of the Cooperative as determined by the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee.

LEGAL REF.: 20 U.S.C. §7905.

10 ILCS 5/19-2.2.

105 ILCS 5/10-20.40, 5/10-22.10, and 5/29-3.5.

Good News Club v. Milford Central School, 121 S.Ct. 2093 (2001).

Lamb’s Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School District, 113 S.Ct. 2141 (1993).

Rosenberger v. Rector and Visitors of Univ. of Va., 515 U.S. 819 (1995).

CROSS REF.: 7:330 (Student Use of Building - Equal Access), 8:25 (Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property); 8:20-AP (Use of School Facilities)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:20 AP1

Community Relations

Administrative Procedure - Use of Facilities

In planning and scheduling the use of L.E.A.S.E. facilities, the activities of the LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education shall have preference over all other activities. Fees will be established by the L.E.A.S.E. administration to insure that usage of the facilities for non-L.E.A.S.E. school activities will not be an expense to L.E.A.S.E.

Application for usage shall be made at least ten (10) days in advance of the proposed usage to the Executive Director and shall contain all requested information. Rental fees for the use of any said school facilities shall be paid in advance at the L.E.A.S.E. Central Office if and after approval has been received, and will include custodial fees for at least 1/2 hour prior to the activity and 1/2 hour after the activity plus the entire time of said building usage. This extra hour is required for set-up and clean-up time. If more custodial time is needed for either set-up or clean-up, this will be billed accordingly with payment due within 30 days of receipt. The following factors and rates shall be in effect until further notice.

At least one L.E.A.S.E. staff member must be present at all times when the building is authorized for use by an outside party. This person/s is/are responsible for overseeing the proper use of the building by the outside party and for ensuring that the building is left in good condition and is secured after any such use. Any concerns related to this requirement must be reported to the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Director and to the proper authorities immediately.

A. Building Operating Expenses

The hourly rate will be based upon the budgeted expenses for the current year in the categories indicated below divided by 365 days and then divided by 7.5 hours.

Garbage pickup; Telephone; Water/Sewer; Property/Inland Marine/Crime Insurance; Natural Gas; Electricity

Current charge: $12.00 per hour - 2 hr. minimum

B. Custodial Services –

The hourly rate will be based upon the budgeted expenses for the current year in the categories indicated below divided by 240 days and then divided by 7.5 hours.

Maintenance person’s salary; I.M.R.F. employer contribution; F.I.C.A. employer contribution; Med/Life insurance; Workmen’s compensation insurance.

Current charge: $40.00 per hour – Sundays or holidays (1.5 times) or $60.00 per hour

All services billed will require a 2 hr. minimum charge.

C. Related Administrative Services if applicable –

If other staff members are needed to be present in the building during any activity or event, an administrative charge will apply which will be $70.00 per hour per person

based upon the person’s salary and related expenses as indicated for the maintenance person in B above. All services billed will require a 2 hr. minimum charge.

D. Use of the kitchen area, board room, or other approved area of the L.E.A.S.E Office only for meeting purposes during the regular working hours of the L.E.A.S.E. custodian -

This will result in a charge equal to the sum of A plus B and, if applicable, C above.

E. Use of the kitchen for food preparation and serving -

This will result in an additional charge of $10.00 for each hour or fraction thereof plus A, B and, if applicable, C above.

The L.E.A.S.E. facility may be used by local L.E.A.S.E. district staff or other directly affiliated organizations for regular meetings during regular custodial working hours without either a rental or utility charge or a charge for custodial services with prior approval as stated above. However, when meetings are held during a time when the L.E.A.S.E. custodian is not regularly working, the respective organization will be required to pay custodial service fees as indicated in "B" above as well as any other charges indicated above that would apply.

Any time that the kitchen facilities are used for food preparation purposes, or other L.E.A.S.E. equipment is used, the L.E.A.S.E. custodian or other appropriate staff member trained in the use of the equipment shall be on duty and the charge indicated in part B above will apply, unless otherwise authorized by the Executive Director.

The use of one specific room, area or part of our facility or grounds confers no privileges for the use of any other room, area or part other than those specifically designated as approved. Any cancellation of usage must be communicated to L.E.A.S.E. as immediately as possible. If not communicated at least 24 hours prior to the event, all fees paid may be forfeited.

Special permission must be obtained for decorating, installing scenery, moving furniture, hanging things on the walls, etc. Any approved activity such as this must be removed and the space returned to its original condition promptly after the usage. If L.E.A.S.E. is required to do this, an hourly charge will apply to the user.

1. Organizations wishing to bring unusual equipment material, devices, and/or animals into L.E.A.S.E. buildings or on L.E.A.S.E. premises must first present, in writing, proper insurance coverage with a "hold harmless" clause protecting the Board.

2. Proper adult supervision must be guaranteed and provided by each user. A responsible adult must assume responsibility for the behavior and conduct of the members of the group as well as assuming responsibility for any damage or loss to the property connected with their use.

3. Evening activities are to end by 9:30 p.m. unless special arrangements have been made. Complete vacating of the facilities is to be made according to the terms of the permit.

4. L.E.A.S.E. personnel may sponsor a school-related activity only, and act in place of the custodian, providing they are willing to assume the responsibility normally provided by the custodian and the responsible adult.

5. The L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee and its authorized representatives shall have full and free access to the premises during all rental periods.

6. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, inside all areas of the L.E.A.S.E. office facility

7. No alcoholic beverages or controlling substances will be permitted on L.E.A.S.E. premises at any time. Persons under the influence of intoxicating beverages or other substances are not to be permitted to remain on the premises. It is the user’s responsibility to see that such individuals are removed.

8. If the application for building usage is approved, the person and/or organization will assume responsibility for the orderly and careful use of the school facilities. The applicants assume liability for damage or loss of property that may accrue. The applicants will hold the Board harmless from claims arising out of the use of the school buildings or grounds, for the function being sponsored, on the specified date or dates. The sponsoring group may be required to furnish a bond or certificate of insurance to indemnify the group and the Board against any and all suits for injury or loss sustained by attendance at the function.

9. Prior to the school use, the applicant shall review the use requirements with the Director or his designee.

10. Violation by a permit-holder of any of the regulations/conditions governing the use of L.E.A.S.E. buildings or grounds, may be cause for the cancellation of all existing permits and the denial of any permits in the future.

11. Facilities shall not be made available to groups and/or individuals that:

a. promulgate any theory or doctrine subversive to the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof;

b. advocate government change by violence;

c. intend to use the facilities for unlawful purposes;

d. may violate the conditions of good morals, manners or tact, or be injurious to the buildings, grounds, or equipment;

e. are in conflict with school activities;

f. are discriminatory in legal sense;

g. intend to use the facilities for celebrations which are essentially private in nature, such as anniversaries, birthdays, and other secular parties;

h. operate FOR PROFIT.

12. No L.E.A.S.E. facility is to be used for any other purpose or in any other way than its designed use, without expressed written permission.

13. No signs, banners, pennants, placards, or similar items of advertisement are to be placed in the school without the express consent of the Executive Director.

14. No ticket selling, donations or sale of merchandise or food is permitted without written approval on the permit.

15. Custodial services include opening and closing the building, operating room lights (no theatrical lighting), operating heating equipment, operating ventilation equipment and normal clean-up. Custodians will not be required to help load or unload equipment nor set up or

taken down chairs, unless the sponsoring organization wishes to pay the prevailing rates including benefits per the schedule attached for school personnel to perform such services.

16. All permits are subject to immediate cancellation if it is discovered that information given on an application is misrepresented. If the use of the facility is discovered to be contrary to any policies, rules, and regulations of the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee, the permit is subject to immediate cancellation. Upon notice by a duly authorized agent of the Committee, such activity is to cease immediately. The Committee and its agents are to be held harmless of any expenses or losses incurred by the sponsoring organization due to such cessation.

Sample Minimum Rental Rates:

FEE SCHEDULE -

A. Utilities $12.00 per hour - (2 hr. minimum);

B. Custodial $40.00 per hour - regular working hours (2 hr. minimum);

$60.00 per hour - Saturday, Sunday, holiday, overtime or any other non-regular working hours (2 hr. minimum);

C. Administrative Charge (if applicable): $70.00/hour per person (2 hr. minimum);

D. Other charges as indicated by L.E.A.S.E. policy and procedure.

Hours of Use: During Custodian's Saturday/Sunday/Holiday/Overtime

regular working hours Non-regular working hours

2 hrs. 2xA $ 24.00 $ 24.00

3xB $ 120.00 $ 180.00

2xC $ 140.00 $ 140.00

(if applicable)

3 hrs. 3xA $ 36.00 $ 36.00

4xB $ 160.00 $ 240.00

3xC $ 210.00 $ 210.00

(if applicable)

4 hrs. 4xA $ 48.00 $ 48.00

5xB $ 200.00 $ 300.00

4xC $ 280.00 $ 280.00

(if applicable)

Use of the kitchen for food preparation would result in an additional charge.

FORMS REF.: F:\LEASE Important Docs\Forms\Facility\Facil. Usage Billing Form.doc

F:\LEASE Important Docs\Forms\Facility\Request for Facil. Usage.doc

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:25

Community Relations

Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities

No material or literature shall be posted or distributed that would: (1) disrupt the educational process, (2) violate the rights or invade the privacy of others, (3) infringe on a trademark or copyright, or (4) be defamatory, obscene, vulgar, or indecent.

Community, Educational, Charitable, or Recreational Organizations

Community, educational, charitable, recreational, or similar groups may, under procedures established by the Director or designee, advertise events pertinent to students’ interests or involvement. This may include displaying posters in areas reserved for community posters, having flyers distributed to students, or being included in the school’s or Alliance’s website where appropriate. All material and literature must be student-oriented and have the sponsoring organization’s name prominently displayed.

Commercial Companies and Political Candidates or Parties

Commercial companies may purchase space for their advertisements in or on: (1) athletic field fences; (2) athletic, theater, or music programs; (3) scoreboards; or (4) other appropriate location. The advertisements must be consistent with this policy and its implementing procedures and must be approved by the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee. No Executive Committee approval is needed for commercial material related to graduation, class pictures, or class rings.

No individual or entity may advertise or promote its interests by using the names or pictures of the Alliance, any Alliance school or facility, staff members, or students except as authorized by and consistent with administrative procedures and approved by the Executive Committee.

Material from candidates and political parties will not be accepted for posting or distribution, except when used as part of the curriculum.

LEGAL REF.: Berger v. Rensselaer Central School Corp., 982 F.2d 1160 (7th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 113 S.Ct. 2344 (1993).

DiLoreto v. Downey Unified School Dist., 196 F.3d 958 (9th Cir. 1999).

Hedges v. Wauconda Community Unit School Dist., No. 18, 9 F.3d 5 (7th Cir. 1993).

Lamb’s Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School Dist., 113 S.Ct. 2141 (1993).

Sherman v. Community Consolidated School Dist. 21, 8 F.3d 1160 (7th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 114 S.Ct. 2109 (1994).

CROSS REF.: 7:330 (Student Use of Buildings - Equal Access)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:25-AP1

Community Relations

Administrative Procedure - Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities

Requests from Community, Educational, Charitable, Recreational, or Other Organizations

Actor	Action
Community, Educational, Charitable, Recreational, or Other Organizations	Direct to the Building Principal all requests to advertise events pertinent to students’ interests or involvement. Specifically describe the material or literature proposed to be displayed, distributed, or included in the school’s website. Request specific dates for the material to be posted or distributed.
Building Principal	Screens all material before distributing or posting it to ensure compliance with the Alliance’s policy and procedures, including that all material and literature be student-oriented and have the sponsoring organization’s name prominently displayed. Rejects all requests to post or distribute material or literature that would: (a) disrupt the educational process, (b) violate the rights or invade the privacy of others, (c) infringe on a trademark or copyright, or (d) be defamatory, obscene, vulgar, or indecent. Determines the appropriate location for posting the material and/or distributing it, provided that any distribution by staff is done without discussion. Informs the organization whether its request is accepted or rejected. Removes all materials that are out-of-date from the building and/or website.
Community, Educational, Charitable, Recreational, or Other Organizations	Have the material or posters delivered to the school. The school will not make copies. Provide in electronic format any information that the Building Principal agreed to publish on the school’s website.

Requests from Commercial Companies to Advertise and/or Distribute Material

Actor	Action
Commercial Companies	Direct to the Director or designee all requests to advertise on school grounds or in school publications. Specifically identify the requested location for advertisements, i.e.: (a) athletic field fence, (b) athletic, theater, or music programs, and/or (c) scoreboards. Prominently display the company’s name on all advertising. Provide a copy of the proposed advertisement to the Director or designee.
Director	Screens all proposed ads to ensure that they will not: (a) disrupt the educational process, (b) violate the rights or invade the privacy of others, (c) infringe on a trademark or copyright, or (d) be defamatory, obscene, vulgar, or indecent. May approve a commercial request related to graduation, class pictures, or class rings. For all other commercial requests, makes a dispositional recommendation during an open Executive Committee meeting. After the Executive Committee’s decision, takes all appropriate steps.
Executive Committee	From time-to-time, by Executive Committee resolution, determines minimum fees for advertising space. All fees are subject to negotiation and Executive Committee approval. Current minimum fees are: Athletic field fences $ ____________ Athletic, theater, or music programs $ ____________ Scoreboards $ ____________

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:30

Community Relations

Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

The following definitions apply to this policy:

School Property - School buildings and grounds, all Alliance buildings and grounds, vehicles used for school purposes, and any location used for a School Board meeting, school athletic event, or other school-sponsored event.

Visitor – Any person other than an enrolled student or employee.

All visitors to school property are required to report to the Building Principal’s office and receive permission to remain on school property. All visitors must sign a visitors’ log, show identification, and wear a visitor’s badge. When leaving the school, visitors must return their badge. On those occasions when large groups of parents and friends are invited onto school property, visitors are not required to sign in but must follow school officials’ instructions. Persons on school property without permission will be directed to leave and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Any person wishing to confer with a staff member should contact that staff member by telephone or email to make an appointment. Conferences with teachers are held, to the extent possible, outside school hours or during the teacher’s conference/preparation period.

L.E.A.S.E. expects mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among all people on school property or at a school event. No person on school property or at a school event (including visitors, students, and employees) shall:

1. Strike, injure, threaten, harass, or intimidate a staff member, a Board member, sports official or coach, or any other person;

2. Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner, or use vulgar or obscene language;

3. Possess a weapon, any object than can reasonably be considered a weapon or looks like a weapon, or any dangerous device;

4. Damage or threaten to damage another’s property;

5. Damage or deface school property;

6. Violate any Illinois law, or town or county ordinance;

7. Smoke or otherwise use tobacco products;

8. Consume, possess, distribute, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs;

9. Impede, delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with any school activity or function (including using cellular phones in a disruptive manner);

10. Enter upon any portion of school premises at any time for purposes other than those that are lawful and authorized by the Executive Committee;

11. Operate a motor vehicle: (a) in a risky manner, (b) in excess of 20 miles per hour, or (c) in violation of an authorized Alliance employee’s directive;

12. Engage in any risky behavior, including roller-blading, roller-skating, or skateboarding;

13. Violate other Alliance policies or regulations, or a directive from an authorized security officer or Alliance employee; or

14. Engage in any conduct that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the Alliance or a School function.

State law prohibits a child sex offender from:

· Being present in any school building, on school grounds, in any school vehicle, or at school related activity, or

· Loitering on a public way within 500 feet of school property,

When persons under the age of 18 are present, unless the offender is a parent/guardian of a student present in the building, on the grounds, or in the vehicle, or unless the offender has permission to be present from the Director or the Executive Committee. If permission is granted, the Director or Chairperson shall provide the details of the offender’s upcoming visit to the Building Principal. The Director, or designee who is a certified employee, shall supervise a sex offender whenever the offender is in a child’s vicinity.

Security of Buildings

L.E.A.S.E. employees who have access to buildings and equipment shall follow prescribed practices and procedures to ensure the safety and security of the school’s buildings and its contents. Negligence in performing these duties will be considered a serious offense and may be the basis for disciplinary action.

Convicted Child Sex Offender

State law prohibits a child sex offender from being present on school property or loitering within 500 feet of school property when persons under the age of 18 are present, unless the offender is:

1. A parent/guardian of a student attending the school and the parent/guardian is: (i) attending a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of his or her child academically or socially, (ii) participating in child review conferences in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to his or her child regarding special education services, or (iii) attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning his or her child such as retention and promotion and notifies the Building Principal of his or her presence at the school; or

2. Has permission to be present from the Board, Director or Director’s designee. If permission is granted, the Superintendent or Board President shall provide the details of the offender’s upcoming visit to the Building Principal.

In all cases, the Director or designee who is a certified employee, shall supervise a child sex offender whenever the offender is in a child’s vicinity.

Exclusive Bargaining Representative Agent

Authorized agents of an exclusive bargaining representative, upon notifying the Building Principal’s office, may meet with a school employee (or group of employees) in the school building during free-times of such employees.

Enforcement

Any staff member may request identification from any person on school property; refusal to provide such information is a criminal act. The Building Principal or designee shall seek the immediate removal of any person who refuses to provide requested identification.

Any person who engages in conduct prohibited by this policy may be ejected from school property. The person is also subject to being denied admission to school events or meetings for up to one calendar year.

Procedures to Deny Future Admission to School Events or Meetings.

Before any person may be denied admission to school events or meetings as provided in this policy, the person has a right to a hearing before the Board. The Director may refuse the person admission pending such hearing. The Director or designee must provide the person with a hearing notice, delivered or sent by certified mail with return receipt requested, at least 10 days before the Board hearing date. The hearing notice must contain:

1. The date, time, and place of the Board hearing,

2. A description of the prohibited conduct,

3. The proposed time period that admission to school events will be denied, and

4. Instructions on how to waive a hearing.

LEGAL REF.: Nuding v. Cerro Gordo Community Unit School Dist., 730 N.E. 2d 96 (Ill.App.4, 2000)

Pro-Children Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. §7181 et seq.

105 ILCS 5/10-20.5b, 5/24-24, and 5/24-25.

720 ILCS 5/11-9.3.

CROSS REF.: 4:170 (Safety), 6:250 (Community Resource Persons and Volunteers), 7:190 (Student Discipline), 8:20 (Use of School Facilities),

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:30 AP1

Community Relations

Administrative Procedure - Definition of Child Sex Offender

Child Sex Offender

720 ILCS 5/11-9.3(c)

(1) “Child sex offender” means any person who:

(i) Has been charged under Illinois law, or any substantially similar federal law or law of another state, with a sex offense set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection (c) or the attempt to commit an included sex offense, and

(A) Is convicted of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or

(B) Is found not guilty by reason of insanity of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or

(C) Is found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or

(D) Is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged commission or attempted commission of such offense; or

(E) Is found not guilty by reason of insanity following a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or of the attempted commission of such offense; or

(F) Is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged violation or attempted commission of such offense; or

(G) Is certified as a sexually dangerous person pursuant to the Illinois Sexually Dangerous Persons Act, or any substantially similar federal law or the law of another state, when any conduct giving rise to such certification is committed or attempted against a person less than 18 years of age; or

(ii) Is subject to the provisions of Section 2 of the Interstate Agreements on Sexually Dangerous Persons Act.

Convictions that result from or are connected with the same act, or result from offenses committed at the same time, shall be counted for the purpose of this Section as one conviction. Any conviction set aside pursuant to law is not a conviction for purposes of this Section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2.5), “sex offense” means:

(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961: 10-7 (aiding and abetting child abduction under Section 10-5(b)(10), 10-5(b)(10) (child luring), 11-6 (indecent solicitation of a child), 11-6.5 (indecent solicitation of an adult), 11-9 (public indecency when committed in a school, on the real property comprising a school, or on a conveyance, owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity), 11-9.1 (sexual exploitation of a child), 11-15.1 (soliciting for a juvenile prostitute), 11-17.1 (keeping a place of juvenile prostitution), 11-18.1(patronizing a juvenile prostitute), 11-19.1 (juvenile pimping), 11-19.2 (exploitation of a child), 11-20.1 (child pornography), 11-20.3 (aggravated child pornography), 11-21 (harmful material), 12-14.1 (predatory criminal sexual assault of a child), 12-33 (ritualized abuse of a child), 11-20 (obscenity) (when that offense was committed in any school, on real property comprising any school, in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity). An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(ii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age: 12-13 (criminal sexual assault), 12-14 (aggravated criminal sexual assault), 12-15 (criminal sexual abuse), 12-16 (aggravated criminal sexual abuse). An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(iii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age and the defendant is not a parent of the victim:

10-1 (kidnapping),

10-2 (aggravated kidnapping),

10-3 (unlawful restraint),

10-3.1 (aggravated unlawful restraint).

An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(iv) A violation of any former law of this State substantially equivalent to any offense listed in clause (2)(i) of subsection (c) of this Section.

(2.5) For the purposes of subsection (b-5) only, a sex offense means:

(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961:

10-5(b)(10) (child luring),

10-7 (aiding and abetting child abduction under Section 10-5(b)(10)),

11-6 (indecent solicitation of a child),

11-6.5 (indecent solicitation of an adult),

11-15.1 (soliciting for a juvenile prostitute),

11-17.1 (keeping a place of juvenile prostitution),

11-18.1 (patronizing a juvenile prostitute),

11-19.1 (juvenile pimping),

11-19.2 (exploitation of a child),

11-20.1 (child pornography),

11-20.3 (aggravated child pornography)

12-14.1 (predatory criminal sexual assault of a child), or

12-33 (ritualized abuse of a child).

An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(ii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age: 12-13 (criminal sexual assault), 12-14 (aggravated criminal sexual assault), 12-16 (aggravated criminal sexual abuse), and subsection (a) of Section 12-15 (criminal sexual abuse). An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(iii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age and the defendant is not a parent of the victim:

10-1 (kidnapping),

10-2 (aggravated kidnapping),

10-3 (unlawful restraint),

10-3.1 (aggravated unlawful restraint).

An attempt to commit any of these offenses.

(iv) A violation of any former law of this State substantially equivalent to any offense listed in this paragraph (2.5) of this subsection.

(3) A conviction for an offense of federal law or the law of another state that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Section shall constitute a conviction for the purpose of this Article. A finding or adjudication as a sexually dangerous person under any federal law or law of another state that is substantially equivalent to the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act shall constitute an adjudication for the purposes of this Section.

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:50

Community Relations

Visitors

Visitors are welcome at any Special Education Alliance building, provided their presence will not be disruptive. All visitors shall initially report to the L.E.A.S.E. receptionist or Building Principal's office. Any person wishing to confer with a staff member shall contact that staff member by telephone to make an appointment. Conferences with teachers are held outside school hours or during the teacher's conference/preparation period.

Any staff member may request identification from any person on school grounds or in any school building; refusal to provide such information is a criminal act. The Building Principal or designee shall seek the immediate removal of any person who: (1) refuses to provide requested identification, (2) interferes with, disrupts, or threatens to disrupt any school activity or the learning environment, (3) or engages in an activity in violation of Policy 8:30, Conduct on School Property.

LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/24-25.

CROSS REF.: 8:30 (Conduct on School Property)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:70

Community Relations

Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities shall be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or activities on an equal basis to those without disabilities and will not be subject to illegal discrimination. Where necessary, the Alliance may provide to persons with disabilities separate or different aids, benefits, or services from, but as effective as, those provided to others.

The Alliance will provide auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in or enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity.

Each service, program, or activity operated in existing facilities shall be readily accessible to, and useable by, individuals with disabilities. New construction and alterations to facilities existing before January 26, 1992, will be accessible when viewed in their entirety.

The Director is designated the Americans With Disabilities Act, Title II Coordinator and, in that capacity, is directed to:

1. Oversee the Alliance's compliance efforts, recommend necessary modifications to the Executive Committee, and maintain the Alliance's final Title II self-evaluation document and keep it available for public inspection, for at least 3 years after its completion date.

2. Institute plans to make information regarding Title II's protection available to any interested party.

Individuals with disabilities should notify the Director or Building Principal if they have a disability which will require special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should occur as far as possible before the school-sponsored function, program, or meeting.

Individuals with disabilities may allege a violation of this policy or federal law by reporting it to the Director, as the Title II Coordinator, or by filing a grievance under the Uniform Grievance Procedure. The Director shall insert into this policy the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Alliance's current Complaint Managers for the Uniform Grievance Procedure.

Complaint Managers:

Name	Director
Address	1009 Boyce Memorial Dr.
	Ottawa, IL 61350
Telephone No.	815/433-6433

LEGAL REF.: Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq. and 12131 et seq.; 28 C.F.R. Part 35.

CROSS REF.: 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:90

Community Relations

Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs

Parent organizations and booster clubs are invaluable resources to the Alliance’s schools. While parent organizations and booster clubs have no administrative authority and cannot determine Alliance policy, the Executive Committee welcomes their suggestions and assistance.

Parent organizations and booster clubs are recognized by the Executive Committee and permitted to use the Alliance’s name, an Alliance school’s name, or an Alliance school’s team name, or any logo attributable to the Alliance provided they first receive the Director or designee’s express written consent. Consent to use one of the above-mentioned names or logos will generally be granted if the organization or club has by-laws containing the following:

1. The organization’s or club’s name and purpose, such as, to enhance students’ educational experiences, to help meet educational needs of students, to provide extra athletic benefits to students, to assist specific sports teams or academic clubs through financial support, or to enrich extracurricular activities.

2. The rules and procedures under which it operates.

3. An agreement to adhere to all Executive Committee policies and administrative procedures.

4. A statement that membership is open and unrestricted, meaning that membership is open to parents/guardians of students enrolled in the school, Alliance staff, and community members.

5. A statement that the Alliance is not, and will not be, responsible for the organization’s or club’s business or the conduct of its members.

6. An agreement to maintain and protect its own finances.

7. A recognition that money given to a school cannot be earmarked for any particular expense. Booster clubs may make recommendations, but cash or other valuable consideration must be given to the District to use at its discretion. The Executive Committee’s legal obligation to comply with Title IX by providing equal athletic opportunity for members of both genders will supersede an organization or club’s recommendation.

Permission to use one of the above-mentioned names or logos may be rescinded at any time and does not constitute permission to act as the Alliance’s representative. At no time does the Alliance accept responsibility for the actions of any parent organization or booster club regardless of whether it was recognized and/or permitted to use any of the above-mentioned names or logos. The Director shall designate an administrative staff member to serve as the liaison to parent organizations or booster clubs. The liaison will serve as a resource person and provide information about school programs, resources, policies, problems, concerns, and emerging issues. Building staff will be encouraged to participate in the organizations.

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CROSS REF.:

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:95

Community Relations

Parental Involvement

In order to assure collaborative relationships between students' families and the Executive Committee and Alliance personnel, and to enable parent(s)/guardian(s) to become active partners in education, the Director shall develop administrative procedures to:

1. Keep parent(s)/guardian(s) thoroughly informed about their child's school and education.

2. Encourage involvement in their child's school and education.

3. Establish effective two-way communication between all families and the Executive Committee and Alliance personnel.

4. Seek input from parent(s)/guardian(s) on significant school-related issues.

5. Inform parents/guardians on how they can assist their children's learning.

The Director shall periodically report to the Executive Committee on the implementation of this policy.

LEGAL REF.:

CROSS REF.: 6:250 (Community Resource Persons and Volunteers)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:100

Community Relations

Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies

L.E.A.S.E. is an entity having no legal status except through its administrative agent. L.E.A.S.E. is therefore not subject to local governmental control. However, L.E.A.S.E. will maintain open lines of communication and cooperation with local governmental authorities as needed.

The Alliance shall cooperate with other organizations and agencies, including the:

· Parent organizations

Parent organizations are an appropriate means of achieving involvement of parents and guardians of students in the affairs of L.E.A.S.E. All staff members are urged to work closely and in harmony with such organizations:

1. to involve parents and school personnel in a cooperative and sustained system of activities which will increase the educational opportunities of the children both in school and at home;

2. to improve school-home relationships by enabling parents and school personnel to define their roles as they pertain to the children served by the schools and to identify family, community and school needs and resources;

3. to sustain parental interest and to develop the skills needed by school personnel to function effectively in a working relationship with parents and other community members.

· County Health Department;

· Law enforcement agencies;

· Other local government authorities;

· Fire authorities;

· Planning authorities;

· Zoning authorities; and

· Other Special Education Alliances.

· Other human service agencies whose mission interfaces with the mission of L.E.A.S.E.

LEGAL REF.:

CROSS REF.: 4:170 (Safety), 5:90 (Abused and Neglected Child Reporting), 7:150 (Agency and Police Interviews)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:100 AP1

Community Relations

Administrative Procedure - Police Assistance

In cases where a student demonstrates any behaviors which are judged to be criminal actions, the police may be called with the Director or designee’s permission.

It is understood that if police have been called, the following actions shall be taken by C.B.S. staff:

A. Call the home school district to inform them of the incident (also notify transportation service if necessary).

B. Call the parents to inform them, and request that they pick the student up if and when he/she is to be released.

C. Notify the L.E.A.S.E. Assistant Director

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:110

Community Relations

Public Complaints

The Executive Committee is interested in receiving valid complaints and suggestions. Public complaints or suggestions shall be referred to the appropriate level staff member or Alliance administrator. Each complaint or suggestion shall be considered on its merits.

An individual, not satisfied after following the channels of authority, may file a grievance under the Uniform Grievance Procedure. This policy shall not be construed to create an independent right to a hearing before the Executive Committee.

LEGAL REF.:

CROSS REF.: 2:140 (Communications To and From the Executive Committee), 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure), 3:30 (Line and Staff Relations), 6:260 (Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials and Programs)

ADOPTED: September 11, 2008

LaSalle/Putnam County Educational Alliance for Special Education (L.E.A.S.E.) 8:111

Community Relations

News Conferences, News Releases and Interviews

News conferences shall be held as deemed appropriate by the L.E.A.S.E. Executive Committee or the Director.

Interviews with staff members may be a useful tool to provide the news media with information regarding L.E.A.S.E. programs and policies.

Individuals shall not speak for L.E.A.S.E. in such interviews without prior approval from the Director or the Executive Committee. Individuals shall also avoid answering questions or making statements beyond the scope of their knowledge and/or responsibility.

The Director or his designee shall provide information concerning L.E.A.S.E. programs, policies and activities to news media within L.E.A.S.E. and other selected media when appropriate.

Individual staff members shall submit information for news releases to the Director whenever they have information which may be of interest to the communities of L.E.A.S.E. All news releases shall be reviewed and/or edited by the Director prior to release to the news media.

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ADOPTED: September 11, 2008