A copy of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office, superintendent’s office, and on the district’s Web site, and is included at the end of this Handbook in the form of an appendix. Procedures related to reporting allegations of bullying may also be found on the district’s Web site. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of an investigation may appeal through policy FNG(LOCAL). [Also see Dating Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, School Safety Transfers, and Hazing in this handbook, policy FFI, and the district improvement plan, a copy of which can be viewed in the campus office.]
Cafeteria Services The district participates in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program and offers students nutritionally balanced meals daily. Free and reduced-price meals are available based on financial need. Information about a student’s participation is confidential. See Tracy Money, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, to apply. The district follows the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day. [For more information, see policy CO (LEGAL).] Lunch Information - Parents can monitor cafeteria purchases through the online lunch deposit program. This program also allows parents to add money to their students account via the internet. Prices: Breakfast
$1.25
Lunch
$2.55
Adult Breakfast
$1.65
Adult Lunch
$3.15
Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs The district offers several career technical education programs that could include Agricultural Science and Technology, Business, Culinary Arts, Education Training, Criminal Justice, Marketing, Trade and Industrial Technology, and Health Science Technology. Forney ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs. [Also see Nondiscrimination Statement on page 57 for additional information regarding the district’s efforts regarding participation in these programs.]
Change of Address or Telephone Number When the address, home telephone number, or the parent’s work number has been changed, it is the responsibility of the student/parent to notify the school office immediately.
Child Sexual Abuse and Other Maltreatment of Children The district has established a plan for addressing child sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children, which may be accessed at the Forney ISD Central Administration Office. As a parent, it is important for you to be aware of warning signs that could indicate a child may have been or is being sexually abused. Sexual abuse in the Texas Family Code is defined as any sexual conduct harmful to a child’s mental, emotional, or physical welfare as well as a failure to make a reasonable effort to prevent sexual conduct with a child. Anyone who suspects that a child has been or may be abused or neglected has a legal responsibility, under state law, for reporting the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or to Child Protective Services (CPS). Possible physical warning signs of sexual abuse could be difficulty sitting or walking, pain in the genital areas, and claims of stomachaches and headaches. Behavioral indicators may include verbal references or pretend games of sexual activity between adults and children, fear of being alone with adults of a particular gender, or sexually suggestive behavior. Emotional warning signs to be aware of include withdrawal, depression, sleeping and eating disorders, and problems in school. A child who has experienced sexual abuse or any other type of abuse or neglect should be encouraged to seek out a trusted adult. Be aware as a parent or other trusted adult that disclosures of sexual abuse may be more indirect than disclosures of physical abuse and neglect, and it is important to be calm and comforting if your child, or another child, confides in you. Reassure the child that he or she did the right thing by telling you. As a parent, if your child is a victim of sexual abuse or other maltreatment, the school counselor or principal will provide information regarding counseling options for you and your child available in your area. The Texas Department of Family and
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