Although
every attempt is made to provide a safe environment for our students,
invariably accidents occur. This is
inevitable when you have as many people together for as many hours as we do at
school. When students are injured, we
are often asked about the district’s insurance coverage. The district carries liability and
catastrophic insurance in case the district is negligent in its operation. However,
the school district does not and cannot provide regular health care for
students. We do make a policy
available for parents who are unable to insure their children or for those who
would like additional insurance. This
information is provided each school year.
The company’s name is “ExcelServ.” It is important that parents are aware that
student accident insurance is the responsibility of the home. If you feel your own insurance is inadequate
for covering your children, please be sure and check the insurance policy that
can be purchased at the school. This
will provide coverage or additional coverage, if necessary.
Federal law allows a school district to identify as “directory information” which may be publicly released without permission of the parents. The Wilbur School District identifies this information as the following: name, address, listed telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received and most recent previous school attended. Basic directory information shall be released for the purpose of providing students with educational, scholarship and/or military information or services. If a parent does not want this information released, the school principal must be notified in writing. If such a notice is not received, it will be assumed that there is no objection to the release of such information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The
may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28.A85 officer:
Steve Gaub
(509)647-2221
or Section 504 Coordinator: Casey Clark
(509)647-2221
CAUTION NEEDED IN FRONT OF SCHOOL
The area in front of the school often becomes congested before and after school as parents deliver and pick up their students. If you transport your students to and/or from school, please avoid double parking and please drive slowly. We need everyone’s help to avoid a serious accident in this area.
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
Drugs, alcohol, and schools do not
mix. Schools are required to meet
certain guidelines to qualify for federal funds. In striving to meet those guidelines, patrons
are hereby notified of the
SMOKING PROHIBITED
Smoking is prohibited in all district buildings, facilities, and vehicles.
DANGEROUS WEAPONS POLICY
It is a violation of state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, school provided transportation or areas of other facilities being used for school activities. The law outlines exceptions in certain cases, i.e., security activities, firearm safety lecture/course, law enforcement officers, etc.
2004 ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Uncontrolled asbestos contamination in buildings can be a significant environmental and public health problem. Both the public and private sectors have been dealing with the asbestos issue for many years. In 1986, Congress enacted the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) primarily to require school districts to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in their school buildings and take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. In 1987, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a regulatory program which enforces the AHERA mandate.
As a result of the 2001 AHERA 3-year reinspection, the following known or assumed asbestos
containing building materials (ACBMs) have been
identified in the
Non-Friable ACBM:
· Spray on ceiling insulation (hallway, classrooms, offices)
· Pipe lagging, joints, elbows, tees (tunnels, mechanical room)
· Tank insulation (mechanical room)
· Vinyl floor tile/adhesive (hallways, classrooms, offices, weight room)
· Cement asbestos board (exterior siding on gym/vo-ag building)
Friable ACBM:
· None
All ACBM listed above were found to be in good condition and are being continually maintained in accordance with all Washington State and Federal laws.
With confirmation of the presence of ACBM, an Asbestos Management Plan was developed for our school by an EPA accredited management planner. The Management Plan includes the inspection and physical assessment reports, the training program for our custodial and maintenance personnel, the plans and procedures to be followed to minimize disturbance of the asbestos-containing materials and a program for regular surveillance of the ACBM.
The AHERA Reinspection Report and Management Plans are available to the general public and can be reviewed anytime during normal school hours. As required by AHERA, a Designated Person is available during regular business hours to answer any questions concerning ACBM in our buildings.
The Designated Person can be contacted through the district office.
CHILDFIND NOTIFICATION
The
Developmental screenings and/or comprehensive assessments for children who are suspected of having a disability which could adversely affect their educational development are available at no cost to you for a free and appropriate public education. These services are available for persons between the ages of birth through 21 years of age with suspected disabilities, including highly mobile children with disabilities (such as migrant and homeless children.) Children suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade, who are residing within the boundaries of the Local Education Authority (LEA) and not currently receiving special education services, are identified, located, and evaluated.
Appointments or further information can be obtained by contacting the school office at 647-5892.
COLLEGE CREDIT
There are many
programs available in the State of
Video, web, and print pictures of students may appear throughout the year in school related materials. Parents/guardians who have a concern about their student’s picture being used may contact the school at 647-5602 or 647-5892.
Model Notification of Rights Under FERPA
for Elementary and Secondary Institutions
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.
Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate.
Parents or eligible students may ask the
If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the
School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a
hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest, if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the
U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
Family Policy Compliance Office
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That all kids can learn (high expectations)
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In teaching the whole child (social, emotional, physical, intellectual,
environmental)
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In a positive learning environment (fun, dynamic, learner outcome
centered)
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In integrated instruction which values diversity (multi-ethnic,
multi-ability, multi-interest, multi-cultural curriculum)
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In community involvement (expect action/implementation, value family, respect
neighbor, desire consensus, participate in school)
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That the school is the center of the community
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In life long learning (birth to death)
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That staff is the key to excellence
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That up-to-date technology is necessary to prepare students for the
future
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A student
who resides within the boundaries of the district shall be released to attend
school or file the parental declaration of intent to provide home-based
instruction and enroll for ancillary services, if any, in another district that
agrees to accept the student if:
A.
A financial,
educational, safety or health condition affecting the student would be
reasonably improved as a result of the transfer;
B.
Attendance at the
school in the nonresident district is more accessible to the parent’s place of
work or to the location of child care; or
C.
There is some
other special hardship or detrimental condition affecting the student or the
student’s immediate family which would be alleviated as a result of the
transfer. Special hardship or
detrimental condition includes, a student who becomes a resident of the
district in mid-year, who may apply for a release to complete the current
school year only in his or her former district of residence, if transferring
mid-year would create a special hardship or detrimental condition.
For further information,
contact the district office per Policy No. 3140.