Policies and Procedures

To educate the whole person through both a trhematic and project based curriculum that fosters self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-respect in a non-competitive community setting.

MGAS Staff

William McDonald
Rebecca Fox-Blair 
5104 Gordon Ave. Monona, WI
223-1895

Linda Alexander, Pupil Services ext. 2123
Mary Frohna, Math ext. 2313
Denise Meyer, Math ext. 2307
Nichole North-Hester, Science ext. 2305
Dave O'Connell, Assistant Principal ext. 2006
Denise Peterson, Social Studies ext. 2205
Marianne Stein, Special Education ext. 2187

Paul Brost, Principal ext. 2005

1. Fighting. Any students found fighting in the Alternative School  will be IMMEDIATELY removed from the program.
2. Drug Use in school. (see AOD Policy)
3. Harassment of others.

MGAS Discipline policy

1. Executive Director will work with MGHS administrator to maintain of discipline and order. 
2. MGAS will create a supervised ISS space for the purpose of dealing with serious rule violations such as insubordination, hostile behavior etc.

ISS/OSS Step Policy:

Step One:

·         If an MGAS teacher feels a serious violation of rules has occurred, the student will be issued 1 day in ISS.

·         A phone call will be made to the parent that day.

·         The student will be assigned work which must be completed by the end of the day.

Step Two:

·         If a student fails to finish assigned work in step one, the student will be issued 1 day OSS.

·         A meeting with parents will be scheduled. Dave O’Connell will be included to allow him the opportunity to provide info to parents and stay informed re: a possible student returning to MGHS.

·         Student will be given work that needs to be completed by their return the next day. All work from ISS day and OSS day must be completed to return.

·         The day of OSS will be counted against the student’s attendance allotment for the quarter.

·         A re-integration meeting with parents, MGAS staff and the MGHS Assistant Principal will be scheduled.  (Special case managers will also be involved when applicable)

Step Three:

·         If work is completed, upon return, the student will be welcomed back into the community.

·         If the student has not completed OSS work assigned, he/she will receive 1 additional day of OSS. The day of OSS will be counted against the student’s attendance allotment for the quarter.

·         A second contact with parents will occur.

·         Student must complete original work as well as additional assignments.

·         If student has an IEP, a IEP meeting may be called to discuss this student.

Step Four:

·         If work is completed, upon return, the student will be welcomed back into the community.

·         If the student has not completed OSS work assigned, he/she will receive 2 additional day of OSS. The day of OSS will be counted against the student’s attendance allotment for the quarter.

·         A final contact with parents will occur.

·         Student must complete original work as well as additional assignments.

Step Five:

·         If work is completed, upon return, the student will be welcomed back into the community.

·         If work is not completed, student will receive 2 additional days of OSS.

·         Student will then come before our MGAS Governing Board and may be removed from program. 

·        MGAS staff will meet with parents and students prior to enrollment and discuss the incoming student and any AODA use/issues.

·        The AOD policy at MGAS states that from the time a student gets up in the morning until they leave school, they will not use alcohol or other drugs. 

·        The policy further states that students who violate this policy must comply with the following consequences. 

·        Students who are caught selling drugs at school will be immediately removed from MGAS and subject to MGSD policy.

Violations of the MGAS AOD policy include but are not limited to:

Having drug paraphernalia in their possession on school grounds.

Coming to school under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Using alcohol or other drugs on school grounds or during school sponsored activities.

Having alcohol or other drugs in their possession on school grounds.

Giving alcohol or other drugs to someone else on school grounds.

Consequences for Violation of MGAS AOD Policy:

Paraphernalia:

1.      Item(s) are confiscated.

2.      Student is referred to MGHS Assistant Principal.

(Assistant Principal may conduct a further search if warranted)

3.      Parents are notified.

4.      Student is placed in MGAS ISS for remainder of day.

5.      Student receives 1 day OSS.  This will count against student's attendance days for the quarter.

6.      A re-entry meeting will be held with parents.

Under the Influence

1. Assistant Principal at MGHS is contacted to assess student.

(Assistant Principal may conduct a further search if warranted)

If student is found to be under the influence;

2. Parents are notified.

3. Student is place in MGAS ISS for remainder of day.

4. Student receives 2 days OSS. This will count against student's attendance days for the quarter.

5. Student is refferred to MGHS Student Assistance Program.

6.Student is required to complete 2 hours of community service for every day of OSS.

7.      Student is placed on a "Not in Good Standing" contract.

8.      Re-entry meeting is held will be held with parents.

2^nd Offense:

9.      Student receives 3-5 days OSS. This will count against student's attendance days for the quarter.

10.  Student comes before MGAS Board to be removed from program.

Possession:

1.      Assistant Principal at MGHS is contacted.

2.      Police will be called and student will be ticketed.

3.      Parents are notified.

4.      Student  faces possible expulsion from MGSD and has an opportunity to participate in MGSD 1^st Offenders Program if appropriate.

5.      Student receives 3-5 days OSS or until pre-expulsion hearing occurs. Missed days will be counted against student attendance.

Process will be expedited as much as possible.

6.      Student must come before MGAS Board which will determine continued placement or removal and/or community service.

7.      Re-entry meeting will be held with parents if student is returning to MGAS.

2^nd Offense:

If student is still in 1^st Offenders Program; expulsion proceedings  begin.

If student has completed 1^st Offenders Program, they are removed from MGAS.

Alcohol or Other Drug Use on Extended Field Trips

1.      Student removed from trip if possible.

2.      Local authorities are contacted.

3.      Student is  removed from MGAS.  

Each student should view his/her opportunity to attend the Alternative School as a privilege.  Failure to attend classes will result in student’s removal.  Students are responsible to call themselves in when they will be absent. Failure call in will result in a lunch detention.

¨      Students must call the Alternative School directly at 223-1895 in the morning to report that they will be absent that day.

¨      Each student is allowed only four absent days per quarter.  Absences are not classified as excused or unexcused—absent means absent, whatever the reason.

¨      Students who exceed four absent days per quarter will be placed on contract and parents/guardians will be notified. A student who violates a contract is placed on a final contract; violation of final contract will result in student dismissal from the Alternative School.

¨      MGAS staff and advisory board will view all extenuating circumstances on an individual basis.

Students are expected to arrive at school on time and return from break and lunch on time.  However, the following policy will apply if students are tardy (0-20 minutes late).

·        Students are allowed 5 tardies per quarter with no penalty.

·        A sixth tardy ( and all subsequent tardies) will result in student losing his/ her privilege of leaving the building during morning break. Excessive tardies may lead to lunch detention.

·        Chronic tardies may result in student being removed from the program.  

Sensitive Issues