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1) The Exodus Projects runs a Vacation Bible School program from July 11-14, 2022 at First Reformed Church. The program aims to restore, build, and send out disciples.
2) The document outlines the schedule, COVID-19 policies, rules around personal items, behavior, bullying, health concerns, allergies, non-discrimination policies, and child protection policies for the VBS program.
3) Parents must sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the policies in the handbook.
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2. Schools are required to adopt anti-bullying policies and form Child Protection Committees to prevent and address bullying. The policies must prohibit bullying and set out the school's procedures.
3. The procedures describe the school's response when bullying occurs, including immediate response, reporting, investigation, interventions for those involved, potential referrals, and disciplinary measures. The goal is to protect victims, prevent retaliation, and rehabilitate bullies.
1. The document outlines the Republic Act 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013) and its implementing rules and regulations. It defines bullying and cyberbullying.
2. It requires all schools to adopt anti-bullying policies covering prohibited acts, disciplinary actions, prevention and intervention, and procedures for handling bullying incidents.
3. The policies must be distributed to students and parents/guardians. Schools have duties to educate students and parents about bullying, adopt measures to address it, and ensure policy implementation.
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1) The Exodus Projects runs a Vacation Bible School program from July 11-14, 2022 at First Reformed Church. The program aims to restore, build, and send out disciples.
2) The document outlines the schedule, COVID-19 policies, rules around personal items, behavior, bullying, health concerns, allergies, non-discrimination policies, and child protection policies for the VBS program.
3) Parents must sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the policies in the handbook.
1. The document outlines the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 and its implementing rules and regulations in the Philippines. It defines bullying and the different types.
2. Schools are required to adopt anti-bullying policies and form Child Protection Committees to prevent and address bullying. The policies must prohibit bullying and set out the school's procedures.
3. The procedures describe the school's response when bullying occurs, including immediate response, reporting, investigation, interventions for those involved, potential referrals, and disciplinary measures. The goal is to protect victims, prevent retaliation, and rehabilitate bullies.
1. The document outlines the Republic Act 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013) and its implementing rules and regulations. It defines bullying and cyberbullying.
2. It requires all schools to adopt anti-bullying policies covering prohibited acts, disciplinary actions, prevention and intervention, and procedures for handling bullying incidents.
3. The policies must be distributed to students and parents/guardians. Schools have duties to educate students and parents about bullying, adopt measures to address it, and ensure policy implementation.
This document outlines the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 in the Philippines. It defines key terms related to bullying such as bullying, cyberbullying, gender-based bullying. It prohibits bullying in schools and school-related activities. It outlines the duties of schools to adopt anti-bullying policies, educate students and parents, and handle bullying incidents. The procedures for handling bullying incidents include immediate response, reporting, fact-finding, intervention, referral, disciplinary measures, and due process. Schools must submit their anti-bullying policies to the Division Office.
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The DepEd Child Protection Policy aims to protect children from all forms of abuse, violence, discrimination, and bullying. It establishes guidelines for reporting and investigating cases of child abuse. It also requires all schools to form Child Protection Committees to implement protective measures, conduct awareness campaigns, and ensure children's rights are upheld. The policy defines prohibited acts and sets procedures for handling bullying incidents and other forms of abuse in schools. It also outlines the duties of various DepEd offices to prevent violence against children.
This document outlines an anti-bullying policy for San Antonio de Padua College in the Philippines. It defines bullying and the different parties involved. It establishes the school's prohibition on bullying both on and off campus, including cyberbullying. It outlines prevention programs, intervention programs, and the responsibilities of stakeholders during incidents. Finally, it establishes an Anti-Bullying Committee to implement the policy and handle bullying cases in the school.
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According to the document:
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According to the document:
1) Bullying affects over 160,000 students daily who stay home from school to avoid it. Bullying is defined under Indiana law and includes repeated unwanted acts that harass, ridicule or harm another student.
2) Bullying can cause physical, social and mental health issues for both targets and bystanders. It negatively impacts students' academic performance and mental well-being.
3) All school staff, including teachers, cafeteria workers and bus drivers, should be trained to recognize and respond to bullying appropriately according to each school's policy. Preventing bullying requires a coordinated effort from all school stakeholders.
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The document provides an overview of Title IX training for the Albany County School District #1. It discusses the objectives of the training which are to distinguish between the socio-emotional and legal aspects of sexual harassment and bullying intervention, understand relevant laws and policies regarding liability, and have a working understanding of sexual harassment and bullying processes. It also defines key terms like sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, unwelcome conduct, and notice. The training covers mandatory reporting laws, the duty of care, what constitutes a school, off-campus conduct, harassment behaviors, discrimination, cyber harassment, and interim measures and responses. District policies 4020 and 4021 regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, HIB, and retaliation are also addressed.
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This document outlines policies and guidelines to protect children in schools from abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other forms of harm. It declares the Department of Education's zero tolerance policy for any acts that abuse or endanger children. It defines various prohibited acts and sets out the duties and responsibilities of schools to ensure children's safety, such as establishing Child Protection Committees, conducting training on positive discipline, and setting procedures to handle bullying incidents. The goal is to protect children's rights and welfare while in school.
This document provides a summary of policies for Mainaga-San Francisco Elementary School. It outlines the school's objectives to ensure student proficiency, develop interpersonal skills, and allocate resources efficiently. It also discusses attendance policies, counseling services, discipline policies, the dress code, and a commitment to non-discrimination. The handbook aims to help students understand school rules and regulations.
The document outlines the objectives and principles of a child protection policy. It aims to:
1) Promote a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and ensure protection procedures are in place.
2) Identify roles and provide a supportive environment where children feel safe to report issues.
3) Implement measures to safeguard student safety and assure child protection systems are followed.
The document discusses a presentation on bullying given to parents at Richards Middle School. It defines bullying under state law and describes different types of bullying. The school is committed to creating a safe environment for students and uses Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to recognize good behavior. Consequences for bullying range from counseling to assigning repeat offenders to alternative schools. Changing school culture through a comprehensive effort is key to reducing bullying long-term.
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- Confidentiality and respect policies for participants
- Learning aims around raising awareness of child protection signs and procedures
- Statutory guidance on safeguarding children
- Roles and responsibilities of the designated safeguarding lead and deputy
- Procedures for reporting concerns about a child's welfare
- Definitions and indicators of different types of child abuse and neglect
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VBS Waiver and Handbook (1).pdf
1. The Exodus Projects
Vacation Bible School
2022 Safety Waiver and Event Handbook
The Exodus Projects Purpose Statement:
Restore: We lovingly restore broken individuals and their relationships to the
church by sharing the gospel, serving communities, and partnering with local
organizations, churches and governments to best serve those around us.
Build: We faithfully build believers to become disciples in their communities
through biblical education, meaningful worship, holistic life development and
practical life skills development.
Send: We prayerfully send out disciples who advance the work of Christ by
planting churches and becoming urban missionaries within our own
communities, locally, nationally and internationally.
The Exodus Projects Staff:
2. Corey Buchanan, Founder and President
Nikki Nyhanna, Program Director
Kimberly Williams, After School Supervisor
Jermaine Cherry, Youth Leader
Contact Information:
The Exodus Projects
25353 State Street
Unit D
Crete Il 60417
708-414-0527
www.theexodusprojects.com
theexodusprojects@gmail.com
General Information:
Program Schedule
Monday, July 18 - Thursday, July 22
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covid-19 Information:
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where
people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead
to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions
are especially vulnerable. The Exodus Projects and First Reformed Church
cannot prevent you or your student(s) from becoming exposed to, contracting,
or spreading COVID-19 while participating in programming. Therefore, if you
3. choose to participate in an Exodus Projects program or event, you may be
exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading
COVID-19. BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU
VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19
AND FOREVER RELEASE AND HOLD THE EXODUS PROJECTS AND THEIR
EMPLOYEES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIMS
INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES,
OR ANY OTHER LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF
NEGLIGENCE AND GIVE UP ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES,
WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, IN
CONNECTION WITH EXPOSURE, INFECTION, AND/OR SPREAD OF COVID-19
RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM.
PERSONAL ITEMS AT VBS:
The instructional process is often delayed or interrupted when students bring
personal items to school. This practice should be restricted to staff-directed
items such as "show and tell" materials and special projects. Items such as, but
not restricted to: cell phones, pagers, radios, audio/video players, electronic
games, tablets, toys, etc. are not allowed to be used during school hours. The
Exodus Projects assumes no responsibility for the safekeeping of personal items
such as these.
HARASSMENT/BULLYING:
It is the policy of The Exodus Projects to maintain a learning environment that is
free from harassment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, handicapping
conditions or national origin. Students who harass and/or bully or harm other
students or staff members may be subject to release from the program.
(a) Definition: “Bullying” is defined as overt, unwanted, repeated acts or gestures,
including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in any
manner (including digitally or electronically); physical acts committed;
aggression; or any other behaviors committed by a student or group of
students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate,
intimidate, or harm the targeted student, creating for the targeted student an
objectively hostile school environment that: 1) places the targeted student in
reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or property; 2) has a substantially
detrimental effect on the targeted student’s physical or mental health; 3) has
the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student’s academic
performance; or 4) has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted
student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or
privileges provided by the program. The Exodus Projects prohibits bullying in all
forms. This policy may be applied regardless of the physical location in which
the bullying behavior occurred, whenever the individual committing the bullying
behavior and any of the intended targets of the bullying behavior are students
attending the After School Program and disciplinary action is reasonably
4. necessary to avoid substantial interference with discipline or prevent an
unreasonable threat to the rights of others to a safe and peaceful learning
environment.
(b) Reporting: Anyone who believes that a student has possibly been or is the
victim of bullying is encouraged to immediately report the situation to an
appropriate staff member. All staff and volunteers who observe or receive a
report of suspected bullying shall notify a senior staff member of the situation.
Bullying reports to the Department of Child Services and/or law enforcement
must be made as required by law, such as when a staff member believes that a
student is the victim of abuse or neglect. Any person who makes a report of
bullying and requests to remain anonymous will not be personally identified as
the reporter or complainant to the extent permitted by law.
(c) Investigation: Once a report of suspected bullying is received by the
designated staff member, an expedited investigation shall follow. The
investigation should be facilitated by The Exodus Projects senior staff, in
partnership with Faith and Action senior staff. If a report of suspected bullying
is substantiated through an investigation, then staff shall take appropriate
intervention and responses as consistent with policy and procedure. Staff will
take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to stop the bullying,
remedy the bullying, and prevent the bullying from recurring. Interventions and
responses include but are not limited to: separating the bully and the target
and prompt disciplinary action against the bully. Disciplinary actions against
the bully may include expulsion. (h) Parent/Guardian Involvement:
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to be involved in the process of minimizing
bullying. Parents/Guardians should report suspected acts of bullying to an
appropriate staff member. In addition, parents/guardians of students
suspected of bullying will be notified with a phone call or through other
appropriate means of communication. Conversely, parents/guardians of
students suspected of being the target of acts of bullying will also be notified
with a phone call or through other means of appropriate communication.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR:
All Vacation Bible School students are expected to conduct themselves in an
orderly, civil manner at all times. Students will not be allowed to disrupt the
environment of learning for their peers. Any habitual or insubordination
problems will be dealt with and the parents will be contacted to achieve a
cooperative resolution of the problems.
Unacceptable Language, Acts and Gestures, or Harassment:
The use or possession of profane or obscene materials, acts, gestures, or
language which could or do create a nuisance is strictly prohibited. Physical or
verbal harassment of other students is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Threats and intimidation of another student for any reason will not be
5. permitted. Students are encouraged to seek help from The Exodus Projects staff
to resolve conflicts.
Fighting:
Fighting within the Vacation Bible School building (The Jones Memorial Center)
or in route to and from the program and at program-sponsored activities is
prohibited. Individuals who promote and instigate fights are subject to the
same corrective actions as the participants.
HEALTH INFORMATION:
No nurse or other health services are available on site during Vacation Bible
School hours. As such, The Exodus Projects cannot take responsibility for
health concerns above and beyond basic first aid situations. The program
attempts to provide an environment in which the student will be safe from
accidents. If an accident occurs, first aid will be administered, and
parents/guardians will be notified at the staff members discretion. No care
beyond first aid, defined as the immediate, temporary care given in the case of
an accident or sudden illness, will be given by any staff member or other
authorized person. It is extremely important that parents keep the program
informed concerning emergency telephone numbers which will enable the staff
to reach them in emergency situations.
Medication cannot be administered to a student while in the care of The
Exodus Projects, with no exceptions.
Food and Environmental Allergies:
As food is served daily on the grounds of Vacation Bible School, it is necessary
that parents/guardians make staff and volunteers aware of any food allergies
their student may have. If the daily meal and/or snack contains ingredients
that are not safe for the allergic student, an allergy friendly safe alternative will
be supplied. If a parent/guardian would prefer to send their student in with
their own food, that student then assumes responsibility for that food and the
protection against potential contamination. The same applies to any
environmental allergies. Parent’/guardians must make The Exodus Projects staff
and volunteers aware of potential environmental hazards. If any activities have
the potential to cause a reaction by a student, an alternate activity will be
provided. Parents/Guardians must ensure staff is updated to any changes
regarding student food and environmental allergies.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Exodus Projects is committed to equal opportunity and does not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicapping
conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any
employment or educational opportunity. No person is excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful
6. discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student
activity.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY:
The Exodus Projects believes that our children and youth (under 18) are a
valuable asset and that they are worthy of the utmost protection we are
capable of offering them while participating in the various programs offered by
The Exodus Projects. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing
environment for our children and youth. A separate Child Protection Policy is
available via The Exodus Projects office and will be distributed to all
parents/guardians of any student enrolled in the Vacation Bible School
program at the initial drop off.
PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have read this handbook in its entirety
and that I fully understand all sections listed within this document. By signing, I
agree to disclose all pertinent information regarding my student that will
ensure his/her safety and success at Vacation Bible School. I agree that if the
rules and regulations contained within this handbook are not upheld by myself
and my student, our place within this program will be revoked and allotted to
another student.
I agree that any forthcoming questions or concerns will be directed to the The
Exodus Projects staff.
Name:
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Student Name:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to the Student:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Date Signed:
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Signature:
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