Child Abuse and Neglect. We are required by NYS law to report any suspected signs of child abuse and/or neglect. This includes any form of physical punishment/neglect by the parents/ guardian in the home Termination of Contract We reserve the right to terminate for the following reasons: • Failure to pay • Failure to pay on time • Physical or verbal abuse of person or property • Chronic behavioral issues • Our inability to meet the children's needs • Serious illness of children or provider • Continued late pick-up • Lack of compliance with the policies and procedures by the children and/or the parents We appreciate as much advance notice as possible when terminating, and will give the same courtesy in return. If you decide that you no longer wish to have your child enrolled in our program. The two weeks will be paid in full, regardless of whether or not your children are in attendance We/I agree to all of the terms of the child care contract and agree to abide by all the regulations stated in Lending a Hand to the Future’s Childcare Contract. (Signature)____________________________ (Print Name) ______________________________ (Date) ____________
Child Abuse and Neglect. School employees shall promptly report to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the principal when they have reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, or circumstances which reasonably would result in abuse or neglect. The principal will ensure that the report has been made to the proper law enforcement agency or other agency as required by law. This requirement shall apply to all school employees, including coaches and volunteers, participating in interstate amateur athletic competition. The term “promptly” means “within a 24-hour period.” Legal Reference: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-711 34 U.S.C. § 20341 Date of Adoption: [6/2018] Students Search and Seizures When it is determined based on searches that a person has violated a Board policy, administrative regulation, building rule, student conduct rule or personnel expectation, or the law, the person shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action and a report to law enforcement may be made. Student lockers, desks and other such property are owned by the school. The school exercises exclusive control over school property. Students should not expect privacy regarding items placed in or on school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials. Periodic, random searches of student lockers may be conducted in the discretion of the administration. The following procedures will be used for conducting searches:
Child Abuse and Neglect. The Nags Head Elementary School Police Officer may become involved in child abuse and neglect cases as a result of the trust and confidentiality that develops from the officer’s placement in the students’ environment on a daily basis. In cooperation with school officials, the officer can effectively contribute to the detection and investigation of cases involving child abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. When the Nags Head Elementary School Police Officer becomes aware of an incident of child abuse or neglect, he/she will:
Child Abuse and Neglect. The policy must identify the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse or child neglect to DSS’ Office of Child Protective and Preventive Services, The Office of Out of Home Abuse and Neglect (OHAN). This should cover what to do when staff suspect a child may be neglected at home and when staff see other staff abuse or neglect children in the facility. The policy should include procedures for training staff as mandated reporters. ❒ Swimming The policy must address the following: ✓ Ratios to be maintained during swimming activities. ✓ Restrictions on the use of hot tubs, spas or saunas. ✓ If the facility has a swimming pool on-site or stationary wading pools or other water sources such as ditches, streams, ponds and lakes, then these will be made inaccessible to children by a secure fence that is at least 4 feet high; exits and entrances shall have self-closing, positive latching gates with locking devices. ❒ Transportation The policy must address the following: ✓ The child:staff ratios to be utilized. ✓ Written consent from the parent prior to transportation. ✓ A plan (if applicable) when children are picked up and dropped off from home ✓ Written transportation plans for routine travel must be on file outlining the route to be followed.
Child Abuse and Neglect. The School Resource Officer may become involved in child abuse and neglect cases as a result of the trust and confidentiality that develops from the officer's placement in the students' environment on a daily basis. In cooperation with school officials, the School Resource Officer can effectively contribute to the detection and investigation of cases involving child abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. When the School Resource Officer becomes aware of an incident of child abuse or neglect, he/she will: • Complete and Incident Report and forward to the Investigative Team Commander for assignment to a criminal investigator.
Child Abuse and Neglect. If you see evidence or have reason to believe that a child/children have been abused or neglected then you have a duty to report it to authorities, regardless of confidentiality agreements. You may call 0-000-000-0000 to find a local phone number for reporting purposes. Enforcement of Confidentiality Policy MAAC has the absolute right to terminate without notice services of MAACLink for the purpose of investigation of any suspicion of breached confidentiality. Thereafter, MAAC may terminate this agreement if MAAC, in its sole discretion, determines that there has been a breach of confidentiality. Accepted by:
