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Cambrian School DistrictExploring Infinite Possibilities for Learningwww.cambriansd.org4115 Jacksol DriveSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-2103Fax (408) 377-5944BOARD OFTRUSTEESJanet GillisJarod MiddletonCarol PresunkaDonald RochaRandy ScofieldSUPERINTENDENTMs. Kristi Schwiebert2022-23Parent RightsandResponsibilities2018-2019Parent RightsandResponsibilitiesBagby Elementary School1840 Harris AvenueSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-3882Price Middle School2650 New Jersey AvenueSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-2532Fammatre Elementary School2800 New Jersey AvenueSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-5480Sartorette Elementary School3850 Woodford DriveSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 264-4380Farnham Elementary School15711 Woodard RoadSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-3321Steindorf STEAM School3001 Ross AvenueSan Jose, CA 95124(408) 377-3022
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and ResponsibilitiesTABLE OF CONTENTSGOVERNING BORAD OF TRUSTEES 3DISTRICT OFFICE DIRECTORY . .3MISSION . 3VISION . 3PURPOSE OF ANNUAL PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 4ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES . 4 Excused Absences Absences for Religious Purposes Absences for Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education Home, Hospital and Residential Health Facility Instruction for Students with Temporary Disabilities Unexcused Absence Excessive Absentee and TruantsALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS . 5COMPLAINT AND CONCERN PROCEDURES . 6 Parent Complaint Procedures Williams Act Complaints About School Employees Uniform Complaint and Title IX Special EducationCONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE . 7 Discipline Suspension and Expulsion Interviews and Release of Student to Peace Officer Parental Financial Responsibility Personal Property Positive School Climate Bullying and HarassmentCURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION . 7 Instructional Materials Curriculum Instruction in Comprehensive Sexual Health Education and HIV Prevention Education Beliefs Parent Observation Home Instruction Independent Study Instructional Use of Animals Minimum Days and Staff Development Right to Request Teacher Qualifications Language ProgramsDEBT OWED BY A PUPIL . 9ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION . 9 Residence Residence Based On Parents’ Employment School Transfers Within Cambrian School District Boundaries School Transfers from Cambrian District to Another School District School Transfers from Another School District into Cambrian School District Children of Military FamiliesFACILITY SAFETY . 10 School Facilities Asbestos Management Plan School Safety PlansHEALTH AND WELLNESS . 10 Pupil Immunization Pupil Medication Continuing Medication Physical Examinations Residence When HospitalizedPage 1
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and Responsibilities Confidential Medical Services for 7th and 8th Grade Students Student Mental Health and Welfare Student Evaluations Access to Student Mental Health Services Suicide PreventionINSURANCE AND INJURIES . 11 Athletes, Activities, Clubs, and Field TripsMEALS . 12 Free or Reduced MealsNONDISCRIMINATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS . 12 Discrimination Based on a Student's Parental, Family, or Marital StatusPUPIL RECORDS . 12 Review of Pupil Records Notification of Privacy Rights of Pupils Pictures, Photos, and PublicitySAFETY . 13 Pupil Safetyo Transfer Safety Technology Sexual Harassment Visitors at School Use of School Grounds by The Community Emergency and Safety Procedures Employment Fingerprint Policy Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingSPECIAL EDUCATION . 14 Special Education Assistance and 504 Plans Individuals with DisabilitiesSTUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT . 14 Pupil Report Card Parent and Teacher Conferences District Accountability Report Card Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention Academic ExpectationsTECHNOLOGY . 14 Internet Policy Cell PhonesPESTICIDE NOTIFICATION . 14APPENDICES 2022-23 District Calendar (TBD) . A Intradistrict Transfer Request (Used after March 1, 2022) . B Charter Transfer Permit Request Form .C Interdistrict Attendance Transfer Request .D Uniform Complaint and Title IX Complaint Form . E Williams Act Uniform Complaint Form. . . . . F Employee Complaint Form. . G Special Education Complaint Form .H Volunteer Code of Conduct . . IPage 2
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and ResponsibilitiesGOVERNING BOARDJanet Gillis, Trustee 2020-24The Board of Trustees meets the first and third Thursday of every monthAugust-June at 7:00 pm unless otherwise posted. Please visitcambriansd.org/domain/22 for a complete calendar of meetings andmore information on Board policies and procedures.Jarod Middleton, Trustee 2018-22Carol Presunka, Trustee 2018-22Donald Rocha, Trustee 2020-24Meetings are held at the Cambrian School District ProfessionalDevelopment Center Building 74115 Jacksol Drive Building 7, San Jose, 95124Randy Scofield, Trustee 2018-22Building 7 is located behind the main officeand is accessed using the gate to the right of the main buildingDISTRICT DIRECTORYDistrict Office: 408-377-2103Business Department . Ext. 1117Curriculum and Instruction/Educational Services Department . . . Ext. 1108Enrollment and Registration Department Ext. 1103Grounds and Maintenance Department . .Ext. 1125Personnel/Human Resources Department . Ext. 1123Student Services and Special Education Department . .Ext. 1110Superintendent’s Office . . Ext. 1103Technology and Data Services Department . .Ext. 1114For media inquiries and community interest please contact our Coordinator of Marketing, Communication, and CommunityEngagement at klavond@cambriansd.comOUR MISSIONCambrian School District, a caring and collaborative community, develops creative and critical thinkers who communicateeffectively, value diversity and are ready to excel in a global society.OUR VISIONThe Cambrian School District will be known for its creativity, innovation, academic excellence and maintaining a strongfocus on educating the whole child. Our schools will provide a safe, supportive environment for all students. Collaborationof all stakeholders will be at the center of what we do, keeping us focused on a path of continuous improvement. Our activelyengaged students will take control of their education as they are challenged to reach their personal goals and pushthemselves to new levels of growth and achievement. A rigorous, hands-on curriculum will advance critical thinking andproblem solving skills. The application of 21st century skills through a variety of authentic learning opportunities will createstudents who can adapt to the academic, professional and social demands of the future. Full access to dynamic andsustainable technology will support our e-learners on their diverse educational journeys. Our amazing team of highly trainededucators and classified staff are supported by a collaborative community of parents, volunteers and business partners whoshare a commitment to meeting the needs of all students. Through strategic, forward-thinking professional development,staff will continuously hone their craft as they develop and deliver a powerful curriculum that engages all students. As theheart and soul of the Cambrian community, our district will explore infinite possibilities for learning as we prepare ourstudents to become global citizens and leaders who rise to the challenges of their exciting, diverse, and ever-changingworld.Page 3
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and ResponsibilitiesSCHOOL EMERGENCY INFORMATIONThe safety of students and staff is Cambrian’s first priority. Each School has its own Comprehensive Safety Plan whichoutlines our emergency response system and how we will respond to a variety of incidents.In the event of an emergency. Securing our students and staff is the first order of business.The District will maintain frequent communication with school staff, police and/or other local authorities.As soon as it is safe to do so, staff will begin parent notification and communication by either phone, email, or textmessages.Please be aware that, STUDENTS CAN ONLY BE RELEASED TO THOSE PEOPLE IDENTIFIED ON THEPUPIL'S EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD. Be sure the emergency contacts are up to date and that the school canreach you or your designee in the event of an emergency.PURPOSE OF ANNUAL PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESDue to evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, and local orders impacting district operations are subjectto change without notice.All students will be given equal educational opportunity regardless of their disability, gender, gender identity, genderexpression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or immigration status. (Equal Educational OpportunitiesAct; CSD Policy and Procedure 5145.3)California Education Code, Section 48980, requires school districts to give parents or guardians annual notice of certainrights and responsibilities, and of certain district programs listed below. As a parent or guardian, you are invited to requestadditional information regarding Cambrian School District policies related to these activities or programs, from the office ofyour child’s school of attendance.ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCESCambrian School District believes that regular attendance plays an important role in student achievement. The District shallwork with parents, guardians, and students to ensure their compliance with all state attendance laws and may useappropriate legal means to correct problems of chronic absence or truancy. Compulsory attendance is required in Californiafor pupils between age six and eighteen years of age and there are legal consequences if your child misses too muchschool. There are two types of absences from school: Excused and Unexcused. Cambrian uses an automated calling andemail system to notify parents of student absences.EXCUSED ABSENCES:(a) Notwithstanding Section 48200, a pupil shall be excused from school when the absence is: Due to the pupil’s illness, including an absence for the benefit of the pupil’s mental or behavioral health. Due to quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer. For the purpose of having medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered. For the purpose of attending the funeral services of a member of the pupil’s immediate family, so long as theabsence is not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if theservice is conducted outside California. For justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, an appearance in court, attendance at a funeralservice, observance of a holiday or ceremony of the pupil’s religion, attendance at religious retreats, attendance atan employment conference, or attendance at an educational conference on the legislative or judicial process offeredby a nonprofit organization when the pupil’s absence is requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approvedby the principal or a designated representative pursuant to uniform standards established by the governing board. For the purpose of spending time with a member of the pupil’s immediate family who is an active duty member ofthe uniformed services, as defined in Section 49701, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or hasimmediately returned from, deployment to a combat zone or combat support position. Absences granted pursuantto this paragraph shall be granted for a period of time to be determined at the discretion of the superintendent ofthe school district. For the purpose of attending the pupil’s naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen. For the purpose of participating in a cultural ceremony or event. Authorized at the discretion of a school administrator, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 48260.Page 4
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and Responsibilities(b) A pupil absent from school under this section shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed during theabsence that can be reasonably provided and, upon satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall begiven full credit therefore. The teacher of the class from which a pupil is absent shall determine which tests and assignmentsshall be reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and assignments that the pupil missed duringthe absence.(c) For purposes of this section, attendance at religious retreats shall not exceed four hours per semester.(d) Absences pursuant to this section are deemed to be absences in computing average daily attendance and shall notgenerate state apportionment payments.(e) “Immediate family,” as used in this section, means the parent or guardian, brother or sister, grandparent, or any otherrelative living in the household of the pupil.(Education Code 48205; CSD Board Policy and Procedure 5113, 5113.1, 5114.4)ABSENCES FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES: Upon advance written parental or guardian request, a pupil may be excusedto participate in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction at their respective places of worship or atother suitable place away from school property. (Education Code 46014; CSD Board Policy 5113)ABSENCES FOR SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND HIV PREVENTION EDUCATION: Upon written consent, a parentor guardian of a pupil has the right to excuse their child from all or part of comprehensive sexual health education, HIVprevention education, and assessments related to that education through a passive consent (“opt-out”) process. (EducationCode 51938(a))HOME, HOSPITAL AND RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITY INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH TEMPORARYDISABILITIES: It is the primary responsibility of the parent to notify the school district that their student has a temporarydisability. Students, whose temporary disability makes school attendance impossible or inadvisable, may receive individualinstruction. Either: at home, provided by the school district in which the student resides, or in a hospital, or other residentialhealth facility, excluding state hospitals, provided by the school district in which the hospital or residential health facility islocated. (Assembly Bill 2109; Education Code 48206.3 & 48208 (a))UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: An unexcused absence is when a pupil misses school for reasons not listed under excusedabsences. Parents shall be notified by their student’s school site in a timely manner, when their child is absent from schoolwithout permission. (Education Code 48205, 5110 (a)(f))EXCESSIVE ABSENTEE AND TRUANTS: A pupil who is absent from school without a valid excuse three full days in oneschool year, tardy, or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day without a valid excuse on threeoccasions in one school year, or any combination thereof, shall be classified as a truant and shall be reported to theattendance supervisor or to the superintendent of the school district. (Education Code 48260; CSD Board Policy andProcedure 5113.1)If a minor pupil in a school district of a county is a habitual truant, or is a chronic absentee, as defined in Section 60901, oris habitually insubordinate or disorderly during attendance at school, the pupil may be referred to a school attendance reviewboard (SARB), or to the probation department for services if the probation department has elected to receive these referrals.The school district supervisor of attendance, or any other persons the governing board of the school district or county maydesignate, making the referral shall provide documentation of the interventions undertaken at the school to the pupil, thepupil’s parents or guardians, the school attendance review board or probation department and shall notify the pupil andparents or guardians of the pupil, in writing, of the name and address of the school attendance review board or probationdepartment to which the matter has been referred and of the reason for the referral. The notice shall indicate that the pupiland parents or guardians of the pupil will be required, along with the referring person, to meet with the school attendancereview board or probation officer to consider a proper disposition of the referral. (Education Code 48263)ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLSCalifornia state law allows school districts, if they chose to establish and maintain one or more alternative schools withinthe district. Section 58500 of the Education Code defines alternative schools as a school or separate class group within aschool which is operated in a manner designed to: Maximize the opportunity for students to develop the positive values of self-reliance, initiative, kindness,spontaneity, resourcefulness, courage, creativity, responsibility, and joy.Recognize that the best learning takes place when students learn because they desire to learn.Page 5
Cambrian School District 2022-23 Parent Rights and ResponsibilitiesMaintain a learning situation that maximizes student self-motivation and encourages the students in their own timeto follow their own interests.Maximize opportunities for teachers, parents and students, to develop cooperatively a learning process and itssubject matter. This opportunity shall be a continuous and permanent process.Maximize the opportunity for the students, teachers, and parents, to react continuously to the changing world,including but not limited to the community in which the school is located.In the event any parent, pupil, or teacher is interested in further information concerning alternative schools, theadministrative office of this district has copies of the law available for your information. This law particularly authorizesinterested persons to request the governing board of the district to establish alternative social programs in each district.(Education Code 58501; CSD Board Policy and Procedure 5118)For more information, contact the Cambrian School District Department of Student Services at (408) 377-2103 ex 1110COMPLAINT AND CONCERN PROCEDURESPARENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES: To promote prompt and fair resolution every effort should be made to resolve aconcern at the earliest possible stage and starting at the school site level first. Parents and guardians are encouraged tospeak with the school principal to resolve concerns prior to speaking with the District Office. (CSD Board Policy andProcedure 1312; 1312.3)There are there four (4) main categories of concerns or complaints: General, Williams Act, Employee, and Uniform Complaint.Please visit our website for the most updated information and forms at https://www.cambriansd.org/Page/3856.GENERAL COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS: In most cases, can easily be resolved directly at the school site. You maysubmit an oral or written complaint directly to the site secretary or school principal. (CSD Board Policy 1312)WILLIAMS ACT: Focuses on any deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditionsthat pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. Complaints can be filed inwriting using this linked form and directed to our Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services atnguyenl@cambriansd.com or dropped off at the District Office located at 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose 95124. (EducationCode 35186; CSD Board Policy and Procedure 1312.2; 1312.4) There is to be sufficient standards-aligned textbooks, instructional materials, state-adopted, district-adopted textbooksor other required instructional material to use in class or at home for each student including English learners.There should be a teacher assigned to each class and not a series of substitutes or other temporary teachers. Theteacher should have the proper credential and subject matter training to teach the class, including training to teachEnglish Learners if present.School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair. Good repair means that the facility is maintainedin a manner that assures that it is clean, safe and functional as determined by the Office of Public School Construction.COMPLAINTS ABOUT SCHOOL EMPLOYEES: To promote prompt and fair resolution every effort should be made toresolve a concern at the earliest possible stage. Complaints concerning school personnel should be made directly by thecomplainant to the person against whom the compliant is lodged. If the complaint is not resolved at this level, thecomplainant is requested to put the complaint into writing and to direct it to the employee’s administrative supervisor, orprincipal. (CSD Board Policy and Procedure 4144) Complaints can be filed in writing using this linked form.UNIFORM COMPLAINT: A Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) complaint is a written and signed statement alleging aviolation of federal or state laws or regulations regarding: Consolidated categorical aid programs Migrant child education Child care and development programs Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group as identified under Sections 200and 220 and Section 11135 of the Government Code Lactation accommodations Educational rights of foster youth and graduation requirements for foster youth, homeless youth, and other youth Pupil Fees Courses of study Instructional minutes for physical education Local control and accountability plansPage 6
Cambrian School District 2022-23 Parent Rights and ResponsibilitiesJuvenile court schoolsSchool safety plansAny other state or federal educational program the Superintendent deems appropriate.Complaints can be filed in writing using this linked form (Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5.1 (5 CCR))COMPLAINTS ABOUT DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING: The district is committed toequal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. Complaints can be filed in writing using this linked form.SPECIAL EDUCATION: To promote prompt and fair resolution every effort should be made to resolve a concern at theearliest possible stage. A parent of a child with a disability or any other individual who believes a school district is notfollowing state or federal laws or regulations related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may file aformal complaint. The complaint must be in writing and signed The complaint must allege a violation of special education laws and regulations that occurredComplaints can be directed to our Director of Student Services at speharm@cambriansd.com or dropped off at the DistrictOffice located at 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose 95124.CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINEPUPIL DISCIPLINE RULES: The Cambrian School District believes that all students have the right to be educated in apositive learning environment free from disruptions. A copy of the school’s pupil discipline rules can be obtained at yourschool site. (Education Code 35291; CSD Board Policies and Procedures 5144-5144.3)PUPIL SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION: Cambrian School District recognizes that maintaining an environment thatpromotes learning and protects the health, safety, and welfare of all students may require the suspension or expulsion of astudent from regular classroom instruction. The parent of a pupil suspended by a principal may be required to attend aportion of a school day in his/her child’s class. A copy of the school’s pupil suspension and expulsion rules can be obtainedat your school site. (Education Code 48900; CSD Board Policies and Procedures 5144.1)INTERVIEWS AND RELEASE OF STUDENT TO PEACE OFFICER: Cambrian School District will collaborate with locallaw enforcement agencies to carry out their duties on school campus, including, when necessary, the questioning and/orapprehension of students. (Education Code 48906; CSD Board Policy and Procedure 5141.11)PARENTAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Parents or guardians are financially reliable for all the damages caused bythe willful misconduct of their minor children, which result in death or injury to other students, school personnel, or schoolproperty. This same liability will prevail when the damage or loss was not intentional and resulted from other negative orinappropriate behavior not acceptable on District property. The parent or guardian of a minor/student shall be liable to theschool district for all property belonging to the district loaned to the minor and not returned upon demand of an employee ofthe district authorized to make that demand. (Education Code 48904; CSD Board Policy and Procedure 3260)PERSONAL PROPERTY: The district is not responsible for personal property. Students are discouraged from bringing noninstructional items to school such as cell phones, computers, skate boards, etc.POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE: Cambrian School District desires to enhance student learning by providing an orderly,caring, and nurturing educational and social environment in which all students can feel safe and take pride in their schooland their achievements. (CSD Board Policy 5137)BULLYING AND HARASSMENT: The Cambrian School District recognizes the harmful effects of discrimination,harassment, intimidation, and bullying on student learning, attendance, and desires to provide safe school environmentsthat protect students from physical and emotional harm. No individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, orother means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, retaliate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hateviolence against any student or school personnel. (Education Code 234.1; CSD Board Policies and Procedures 5131.2;5145.9)CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: All primary and supplemental instruction materials and assessments, including textbooks,teacher manuals, films, tapes, and software, shall be compiled and stored by the classroom instructor and made availablePage 7
Cambrian School District2022-23 Parent Rights and Responsibilitiespromptly for inspection by a parent in a reasonable time frame or in accordance with district or county office
San Jose, CA 95124 2532 Fammatre Elementary School 2800 New Jersey Avenue San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 377-5480 Sartorette Elementary School 3850 Woodford Drive San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 264-4380 Farnham Elementary School 15711 Woodard Road San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 377-3321 Steindorf STEAM School 3001 Ross Avenue San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 377-3022
