LACRESCENT-HOl<AH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOME TO THE 2e22-23 SCHOOL YEAR! LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM DESIGNED TO PREPARE ALL LEARNERS TO THRIVE IN AN EVER-CHANGING, GLOBAL SOCIETY.
La Crescent-Hokah Board of Education Melinda Crowley, WadeEricSuperintendentMorken,ChairWelper,ViceChairGregStremcha,ClerkAprilCarlson,TreasurerJeffConway,MemberNicoleMiller,MemberDanielleMartell,Member danielle.martell@isd300.k12.mn.usnicole.miller@isd300.k12.mn.usjeffrey.conway@isd300.k12.mn.usapril.carlson@isd300.k12.mn.usgreg.stremcha@isd300.k12.mn.uswade.welper@isd300.k12.mn.useric.morken@isd300.k12.mn.usmelinda.crowley@isd300.k12.mn.us TABLE OF CONTENTS Superintendent ConnectMiscellaneousPublicMealHealthHomecoming.....................................................LancerTeachersDistrictBussing,PTO............................................................CommunityEducationalSchoolAdministrativeCalendar.......................................................Welcome.......................................................p.2.....................................p.3Leaders...........................................................p.4NutritionLetter..........................................................p.5BenefitsApplication......................................p.7Education.............................................................p.10...........................................p.11Volunteering,andOtherInformation........p.12300Foundation.......................................................p.13onCall..........................................................................p.14BoosterClub................................................................p.15..............................p.16InsuranceOptions......................................................p.17Policy.....................................................................................p.19NoticeRegardingStudentRecords.................p.21Notices.............................................................p.22withISD300............................................................p.23 p.1
OFFICE OFTHE SUPERINTENDENT 703 SOUTH 11TH STREET, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947 PH (507) 895-4484 ext. 1151 FAX (507) 895-8560 Melinda Crowley, Superintendent melinda.crowley@isd300.k12.mn.us Welcome to the 2022-2023 SchoolYear! MelindaSincerely,basedstudent’sschool.Completedformsalsohelpthedistrictasmanyofthefederalfunds(Titlefundingetc.)areIfthiswasabenefitthatyourfamilywouldliketocontinue,pleasecompletetheformandreturnittoyourofferedatnocosttofamilies.Theprogramthatallowedthisbenefittobeextendedtoallfamilieshasended.reviewtheEducationalBenefitsformincludedinthepacket.Inthepasttwoyears,studentmealshavebeenrecordandotherrequireddistrictnotificationsandotherupcomingopportunities.IencouragefamiliestoregardingtheFoodServiceprogram,volunteeringinformation,parentalrightstotheirstudent’seducationalIencourageyoutotakeamomenttoreviewtheresourcesinthisbooklet,asitcontainsimportantinformationsomethingtakingtoursofthefacilities,orenrollinginorteachingaCommunityEducationclass,ourdistricthasWhetheritisvolunteeringintheclassroom,participatingorspectatinginourextra-curricularprograming,withsomeofthemanyamazingopportunitieswehaveforstudents,familiesandcommunitymembers.Aswekickoffthe2022-2023schoolyear,theLaCrescent-HokahSchoolDistrictinvitesyoutogetinvolvedcontinuingmulti-yearstrategicplanforthedistrictwithstudent,family,staffandcommunityinvolvement.Wewillbeandopportunitiesforouryouthandcommunity.Wehaveanamazingyearplannedandwillbedevelopingacommunitiesacrossthestate.Ilookforwardtoworkingwiththestrongteamsofstafftogrowprogramminghavebeenabletoteachandleadindistrictswithdiversepopulationslocatedinurban,rural,andreservationgrandparentstaughtElementaryEducationandIndustrialTech.Ihavebeenveryfortunateinmycareertofamilyofeducators.MymothertaughtVocalMusic,myfatherPhysicalEducation&SPED,andhersmallbusinesspublishingamagazineandvarioussalespositions.IcomefromaTrainer/Consultant,ExecutiveDirector,andSuperintendent.Ihavealsoco-ownedaCurriculumDirector,High/MiddleSchoolPrincipal,ElementaryPrincipal,NationalIhaveworkedineducationforthepast34yearsasaTeacher,ProgramCoordinator,ofenoughtofindandbuyahouseintownandhavespentmytimesincethebeginningcommunity,parents,studentsandstafffortheverywarmwelcome!Iwasfortunateworkingtogetherformanyyears.IwanttotaketheopportunitytothanktheIamhonoredtohavebeenselectedasyourSuperintendentandlookforwardtoJulyworkingwithandlearningaboutthedistrict,communityandthearea.thecommunityroundtablesagainthisyeartohelpinformthedirectionofschoolsanddistrict.toofferallofourcommunitymembers!onthenumberofqualifyingfamilies.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactthedistrictoffice.Crowley p.2
December 2022 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 04 Independence Day August 01 02 Staff Development (Two Days Flex) Online Required Staff Trainings 29 31 Staff Workday/Staff Development No Students September 01 Staff Workday/Staff Development No Students 06 First Day of Instruction 05 Labor Day No School 06 First Day of Instruction October 20 21 MEA Convention No School November 23 25 Thanksgiving Break No School December 02 End of First Trimester 23 1/2 Winter Break No School January 02 Winter Break No School 23 End of Semester 1 Staff Workday/Staff Development No Students February 17 No School 20 Staff Workday/Staff Development No Students March 03 End of Second Trimester 10 Spring Refresher No School April 07 10 Easter Break No School May 29 Memorial Day No School June 01 Last Day for Students End of Third Trimester 02 Staff Workday/Staff Development Graduation Evening School Year Parent Teacher Conf. = 2 days Staff Development/Work Day = 9 days Student Contact = 174 days Total 185 days Information Item Staff Workday or Staff Development Day No Students No School for Students or Staff May 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Snow Day Schedule 1st and 2nd snow days will not be made up; additional snow days may be made up at the end of the school year. School2022-23YearCalendar Approved 2.16.22 July 2022 Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2022 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2022 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2022 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 2022 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 2023 Sun Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 p.3
La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools Administrative Leaders SuperintendentCrowley Mr. Feldman HighSchoolPrincipal Mr. Mallicoat MiddleSchoolPrincipal Mr.Copp ElementarySchoolPrincipal Beth Theede CommunityEducationDirector PushpaSudhakaran TechnologyCoordinator/NetworkManager PatrickHughes HeadofBuildings,Grounds,andTransportation EriahHayes Activities Director Terri Williams Nutrition Services Coordinator p.4
LaCrescent School District School Nutrition Programs 703 S. 11th Street La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 August 2022 Dear WelcomeParent/Guardian,backtoschool! We encourage your child to eat nutritious school meals prepared by your local school nutrition professionals. Our meals include low fat milk, locally grown fruits and vegetables, meat/meat alternates, whole grains and many other local products. Meals have limits both for fat, sodium, and calories. Menus are planned to meet the needs of active children. Breakfast and Lunch are Healthier than Ever. Breakfast consists of whole grains and/or meat alternate, fruit, and one cup of low fat milk. Students are required to take at least ½ cup of fruit or vegetable at both breakfast and lunch. Lunches contain a wide variety of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables including dark green & red/orange vegetables, beans and legumes. The menus contain less sodium, fat, and no trans-fat! Milk Break There is an optional milk break available every morning for your child. The cost is only $28.00, payable the first week of each semester. This will include one milk per day. No refunds will be given after the beginning of the first semester and the beginning of the second semester. 2022-23 Meal BREAKFAST:Prices • Kindergarten $0 • Free/Reduced Benefit Qualification $0 • Elementary School Student $1.60 • Middle School Student $1.60 • High School Student $1.60 • Adult $2.65 LUNCH: • Free/Reduced Benefit Qualification $0 • Elementary School Student $2.80 • Middle School Student $3.05 • High School Student $3.05 • Adult $4.95 MILK • $0.50 Farm-to-School Continues – Smart Eats! Farm-to-school continues this year so students can enjoy locally grown produce. The “Harvest of the Month” gives students the opportunity to try new fruits and vegetables such as roasted potatoes, eggplant, squash, tomatoes, blueberries, kohlrabi, cranberries, sweet potatoes, spinach, and dried beans. Easy System to Apply for Educational Benefits Even though meals for students are free, we still need to collect household income information. It is our goal to make this application process as easy as possible. We include an application in every packet we send out; however, many households will automatically qualify without completing an application. This depends on whether you receive assistance: • Don’t fill out an application if you receive Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Food Support (SNAP) benefits. We receive your child’s information electronically and do not need the paper application. • Do apply in any other circumstance Please complete the application for additional benefits your child may be eligible for. It is also important in determining additional funding for enhanced education opportunities for your school. • You may complete the Educational Benefits application anytime during the school year. Please direct questions to our meal benefit coordinator at 895-5051. Unpaid Meal Balance/Charging Policy Please see separate enclosed document regarding our policy on Unpaid Meal Balance/Charging. p.5
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If a child chooses to bring a meal from home and would like to purchase a milk to have with their meal, they will need to pay for that with funds in their meal accounts ($0.50/carton). Payments for any breakfast, lunch, milk, or ala carte purchases are to be made in advance. Checks or cash will be accepted, although paying by cash slows down the lines. Payments are encouraged and accepted through our district’s website. From the main district web page click on “Families” and select Infinite Campus Parent Portal from the dropdown options. That will direct you to the online payment log in. Please contact your school secretary for more information or a password. When paying by check, include the student’s name, grade, and keypad number on the check
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An adult household member must sign the form. If you do not want your information to be shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs, check the “Don’t share” box in Step 4.
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• Social Security Number/Total Household Members. An adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number or check the box if they do not have a Social Security number. Report the total number of household members and ensure all household members are listed individually on the application in the child or adult section as applicable.
How to Complete the Application for Educational Benefits Complete the Application for Educational Benefits form for school year 2022-23 if any of the following applies to your household: • Any household member currently participates in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or • The household includes one or more foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child) or • The total income of household members is within the guidelines shown below (gross earnings before deductions, not take home pay). Do not include as income: foster care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments, or value of assistance received from SNAP, WIC, or FDPIR. Military: Do not include combat pay or assistance from the Military Privatized Housing Initiative. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Maximum Total Income Household size $ Per Year $ Per Month $ Twice MonthPer $ Per 2 Weeks $ Per Week 1 25,142 2,096 1,048 967 484 2 33,874 2,823 1,412 1,303 652 3 42,606 3,551 1,776 1,639 820 4 51,338 4,279 2,140 1,975 988 5 60,070 5,006 2,503 2,311 1,156 6 68,802 5,734 2,867 2,647 1,324 7 77,534 6,462 3,231 2,983 1,492 8 86,266 7,189 3,595 3,318 1,659 Add for each additional person 8,732 728 364 336 168 Step 1: Children List all infants and children in the household, their school and grade if applicable, and birthdate. Attach an additional page if needed to list all children. Check the box if a child is in foster care (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child). Step 2: Case Number If any household member currently participates in SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR, write in the case number and then go to Step 4. If you do not participate in any of these programs, leave Step 2 blank and continue on to Step 3.
• Adult income. Report the names of adult household members and income earned in this section.
o List gross incomes before deductions, not take home pay. Do not list an hourly wage rate. For adults with no income to report, enter a ‘0’ or leave the section blank. For seasonal work, write in the total annual income.
o Gross Earnings from Work This is usually the money received from working at jobs where a paycheck is received. For each income, check the box to show how often the income is received: weekly, bi weekly, twice per month, or monthly.
• Child Income. If any children in the household have regular income, such as SSI or part time jobs, list the total amount of regular incomes received by all children, and check the box for the frequency: weekly, bi weekly, twice a month, or monthly. Do not include occasional earnings like babysitting or lawn mowing
o List all adults living in the household not listed in Step 1, whether related or not, such as grandparents, relatives, or friends.
o Are you Self Employed or a Farmer? List the net income per month or year after business expenses. Do not list the same income twice on the application. A loss from farm or self employment must be listed as 0 income and does not reduce other income.
o Any Other Gross Income List gross incomes before deductions from all other sources, such as SSI, unemployment, child support, public assistance, social security, rental income or annuities.
Optional: Please provide the information on ethnicity and race that is requested on the second page of the form. This information is not required and does not affect approval for school meal benefits. The information helps to ensure we are meeting civil rights requirements and fully serving our community.
Step 3: Adult and Child Incomes / Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number
Step 4: Signature and Contact Information
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1: List ALL Household Members who are infants, children, and students up to and including grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names, attach another sheet of paper). Definition: A Household Member is “Anyone living with you and shares income and expenses, even if not related.” Children in Foster care are eligible for free meals. Read How to Complete the Application for Educational Benefits for more information. Adults over grade 12 living in the same household should be reported in Step 3. If your children attend different districts or charter/nonpublic schools, return an application at each one STEP 2: Do Any Household Members (including you) currently participate in one or more of the following assistance programs: SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR? Medical assistance does not qualify. If NO > Go to STEP 3. If YES >Enter SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR Case Number (between 4 9 digits, do not report EBT card number) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ then go to STEP 4 (Do not complete STEP 3) STEP 3: Report Income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘Yes’ to STEP 2) A. Last Four Digits of Social Security Number (SSN) of Adult Household Member: XXX-XX-☐☐☐☐Or Check if Adult has No SSN:☐ Total Number of All Household Members (Children + Adults)☐ B. Child Income. C. All Adult Household Members (including yourself). For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total gross income only. If they do not receive income from any source, write ‘0’ or leave any fields blank. You are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report. Not sure what income to include here? Flip the page and review “Sources of Income” for information. “Sources of Income” will help you with the Child Income section and All Adult Household Members section. Names of All Adult Household Members (First and Last) Gross Earnings from Working at Jobs Are you Self Employed or a Farmer? Any Other Gross Income List all Household members not listed in STEP 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. Include children who are temporarily away at school or in college. Weekly weeklyBi Month2x Monthly Report income before deductions or taxes in whole dollars (no cents). Monthly Yearly Net income from Farm or Employment.SelfDo not duplicate elsewhere. Weekly weeklyBi Month2x Monthly SSI, PublicUnemployment,Assistance,ChildSupport,andothersonPage2 NA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ NA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ NA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ NA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ $ STEP 4: Contact information and adult signature. “I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is give in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.” ☐ I have checked this box if I do not want my information shared with Minnesota Health Care Program as allowed by state law. Printed name of adult signing form Daytime Phone Address (if available) Apt# City Zip SIGN HERE: Signature of Household Adult Date Child’s First Name (list all children in household) MI Child’s Last Name School Grade Birthdate Foster Child (√) NA NA NA NA NA NA ☐ NA NA NA NA NA NA ☐ NA NA NA NA NA NA ☐ NA NA NA NA NA NA ☐ NA NA NA NA NA NA ☐ Sometimes children in the household earn or receive income, such as from a part time job or SSI. Please include the TOTAL income received by all children listed in STEP 1. Do not include income received by adults in the box to the right Total Income Received by All Children Weekly Bi weekly 2x Month Monthly $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Do Not Fill Out: For School Office Use Conversions to Annualize All Income: X52 X26 X24 X12 X1 ☐TrackerAttachVerified? changeNo ☐ VerifiedAfterFree ☐ ReducedAfterVerified ☐ DeniedVerifiedAfter ☐ All Total Income (Include child and adult income) Weekly weeklyBi Month2X Monthly Annualize HouseholdSize: Categorical Eligibility Free Reduced Denied $ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ NA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Determining Official Signature: Date: Confirming Official Signature: Date: p.8
See Page 2 for Additional Information. Return completed form to the school at the address listed at the top of the form. Do not mail to the Minnesota Department of Education or United States Department of Agriculture. 2022-23 Application for Educational Benefits Complete one application per household for all children Please use pen (not a pencil). Mail or return completed form to 703 S 11th St, La Crescent, MN 55947
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA OASCR%20P Complaint Form 0508 0002 508 11 28 17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632 9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD 3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 9410; or (2) fax: (833) 256 1665 or (202) 690 7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
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The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
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Nondiscrimination statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720 2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877 8339.
OPTIONAL: Children’s Racial and Ethnic Identities We are required to ask for information about your children’s race and ethnicity. This information is important and helps to make sure we are fully serving our community. Responding to this section is optional and does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals. Respond to both Step One, Ethnicity and Step Two, Race. Step One: Ethnicity (check one): ☐ Hispanic or Latino ☐ Not Hispanic or Latino Step Two: Race (check one or more): ☐ American Indian or Alaskan Native ☐ Asian ☐ Black or African American ☐ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ☐ White INSTRUCTIONS: Sources of Income Sources of Income for Children Sources of Income for Adults Sources of Child Income Examples NA Earnings from Work Public Assistance / Alimony / Child Support All Other Income • Earnings from work • Social Security a. Disability Payments b. Survivor’s Benefits • Income from person outside the household • Income from any other source • A child has a regular full or part time job where they earn a salary or wages • A child is blind or disabled and receives Social Security • A Parent is disabled, retired, or deceased, and their child receives Social Security benefits • A friend or extended family member regularly gives a child spending money • A child receives regular income from a private pension fund, annuity, or trust • Salary, wages, cash bonuses (before deductions or taxes) • Net income from self employment (farm or business) • If you are in the U.S. Military: a. Basic pay and cash bonuses (do NOT include combat pay, FSSA or privatized housing allowances) b. Allowances for off base housing, food and clothing • Cash Assistance from State or local government • Supplemental Security Income • Unemployment benefits • Worker’s compensation • Alimony payments • Child support payments • Veteran’s benefits • Strike benefits • Social Security • Disability benefits • Regular income from trusts or estates • Annuities • Investment income • Rental income • Regular cash payments from householdoutside
At public school districts, each student’s school meal status also is recorded on a statewide computer system used to report student data to MDE as required by state law. MDE uses this information to: (1) Administer state and federal programs, (2) Calculate compensatory revenue for public schools, and (3) Judge the quality of the state’s educational program.
Providing learning and enrichment opportunities for all district residents! To learn more about Community Education programs and services, call or check us out online. "Education is for improving the lives of others and leaving your community and world a better than you found it. " Marian Wright Edelman Youth enrichments classes, such as cooking classes, crafting clubs, music classes and sports camps Driver's Education in partnership with Enhanced Driving Institute Early ChildKidsProgramsChildhoodCompanySchool-AgeCareProgram Adult ProgramsEnrichment Discovery Preschool for childeren ranging in age from 3 - 5 year-olds. Partnership with Semcac Head Start Early Childhood Family Education Classes include, Music in the Park, Parent & Tot Swim and Wee Play AndGames.Special Family Events Before School Care After School Care Located in the Elementary School Adult Enrichment Classes & Trips Defensive Driving Classes Financial Wellness Classes Community Band and Choirs Fitness Classes and Co-Ed Volleyball League Healthy Steps and Hiking Clubs www.isd300.k12.mn.us Menu- Community Education (507)895-5150 LA CRESCENT - HOKAH COMMUNITY EDUCATION Youth ProgramsEnrichment District Facility Rental p.10
The goal of the La Crescent-Hokah Elementary PTO is to enrich the educational experience of students. The PTO facilitates relationships between school staff and parents, while supporting & organizing a variety of programs such as: ➔ Class field trips ➔ School garden & yearbook ➔ Bringing Books to Life ➔ Family Fun Night ➔ Walk Around the World ➔ Great Green Run & Roll (GGRR) 2021-2022 Accomplishments: ★ Held a successful 2021 GGRR fundraiser ★ Funded several field trips, fun rewards for the Lance Mart, end-of-the-year Lance Mart treat, new sensory pathways & equipment, in-person GROW garden lessons, monthly ProjectFINE diversity and inclusion lessons, and the Walk Around the World event ★ Organized in-person Scholastic Book Fairs, and multiple teacher/staff appreciation ThereDidactivitiesYouKnow?aretwoeasy ways you can help raise money for PTO-sponsored events! Download the Box Tops for Education app, choose La Elementary,Crescent-Hokahand scan your receipts after shopping! Shop on AmazonSmile you!purchases0.5%AmazonHokahsearchinstead(smile.amazon.com)ofAmazonandforLaCrescentElementary.thendonatesofthepriceofeligibleatnocostto 2022-2023 PTO Board of Directors President: Lisa Mahoney Vice President: Nicole Schmit Secretary: Janelle Ramaker Treasurer: Andrea Spencer Co-Treasurer: Kelly Norsten Directors: Leah Webber, Bonnie Martin, Megan Wurzel, Nicole Ravens In The Works: ❖ We’re excited to announce that the PTO is sponsoring an artist in residence this fall who will guide the students through the process of creating a large piece of art to beautify the new elementary school atrium! ❖ We’re working closely with volunteer librarians and have made a large purchase of new library-bound books to restock our new elementary school library! ❖ We’re busy planning the 2022 GGRR and several other activities for this coming school year! Save the Date! ➢ The 9th annual Great Green Run & Roll (GGRR) is planned for Friday, September 30th! More info will be sent home September.in ➢ PTO meetings will be on the 1st Thursday evening of the month starting in October. Childcare will be available during PTO meetings this year! Watch your email and the PTO Facebook page for details. ➢ We look forward to seeing you at the elementary back-to-school night to celebrate the start of the new school year! Like & follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/LaCrescentHokahElementaryPto/ Email greatgreenrun@gmail.com Website www.isd300.k12.mn.us/page/elementary-pto p.11
SCHOOL SECURITY
Our schools are equipped with video surveillance equipment to haveschoolensurethesafetyofourstudents.Videocontentwillbeviewedbydistrictpersonnelonarandombasisand/orwhenproblemsbeenbroughttotheattentionoftheschooldistrict.Videocontent(onDVDorCD)willbereleasedonlyincompliancewiththeMinnesotaGovernmentDataPracticesAct,Minn.Stat.Ch.13andthefamily.Inadditiontoschoolsurveillancetechnology,ourschoolsregularlypracticelockdownandemergencyprocedures.Parentsareencouragedtovisitourschoolsregularlyasparticipantsintheirchildren’seducation.ALLVISITORSAREREQUIREDTOCHECKINATOFFICEANDWEARAVISITOR’SBADGE.
Our school district values a strong partnership between home and school to enhance further and ensure that your student to succeeds in ourschools. To that end, communication between home and school is very important. The District website serves as a primary source of information on activities taking place in our schools and classrooms. Teachers, office personnel, and administrators also have individual voice mail and email accounts. In addition, the District’s Alert System is used to communicate announcements and day-to-day information via email. Emergency notices, such as school closings, are sent through the District’s Alert automated communication system. Alert notifications are delivered through phone calls, texts, and emails. Beyond the communication listed above, each parent is encouraged to visit their child’s school regularly and be actively involved in our schools. If, at any point, during the school year, you have questions or concerns, please feel comfortable calling the staff member who is involved. Our goal is to work together to provide yourchildwiththebestpossiblelearningexperiencesinourschools.
COMMUNICATION
La Crescent-Hokah Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts andotherdesignatedgroups.LaCrescent-HokahPublic School District offers a variety of vocational opportunities through the Business Education, Industrial Technology, and Family and Consumer Science Departments. The purpose of this notice is to inform students, parents, employees, and the general public that these opportunities are offered regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Admission in the specific courses is determined by grade level, and in some cases, prerequisite courses. The District has designated the following and/ortheinfromsexualapplicable,disability,employmentdiscriminationTheAmendmentstheindividuals(totheleft)tocoordinatecompliancewithSection504ofRehabilitationActof1973andTitleXIoftheEducationActof1972.U.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)prohibitsagainstitscustomers,employees,andapplicantsforonthebasesofrace,color,nationalorigin,age,sex,genderidentity,religion,reprisal,and,wherepoliticalbeliefs,maritalstatus,familialorparentalstatus,orientation,orallorpartofanindividual’sincomeisderivedanypublicassistanceprogram,orprotectedgeneticinformationemploymentoranyprogramoractivityconductedorfundedbyDepartment.(Notallprohibitedbaseswillapplytoallprogramsemploymentactivities.)
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICES
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION Bussing Request Form (New Families)
With the La Crescent-Hokah School District, Ready Bus Company will provide individual student information regarding assigned buses, stops, and times. If you have recently had a change of address or are new to the school district and have not received busing information, please call Ready Bus Company at Our507-895-2349.goalistoensure a safe and pleasant busing experience for all students transported. The Ready Bus Company and school districtpersonnelworktogethertopromotethisgoal. We ask that students and parents support this effort. To improve school bus safety and to clearly state that riding a school bus is a privilege, not a right, school bus safety training will be provided at appropriate age levels. Student behavior on each bus must be Studentspositiveandrespectful,withsafetybeingpromoted.wholivewithinonemileoftheirschoolare not eligible for busing unless they must cross a hazardous road, such as a highway, and there is no crossing guard or patrol. Students requiring special busing due to their disabilities will be bussed Iffromanydistance.youhaveanyquestions concerning school bus transportation, officethroughpleasecontacttheReadyBusCompanyat507-895-2349,MondayFriday,from8:00to2:00pm,oryourchild'sschool507-895-4484.
VOLUNTEERING AT SCHOOL
504 & TITLE IX COORDINATORS Title XI Coordinator: Eriah Hayes 1301 Lancer Blvd La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. eriah.hayes@isd300.k12.mn.us5001AlternativeSection 504 and Title XI Coordinator: Jacob Feldman 1301 Lancer Blvd La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. jacob.feldman@isd300.k12.mn.us5060 504504TiffanyCoordinator:HeyerS.OakSt. La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. tiffany.heyer@isd300.k12.mn.us2147 p.12
La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools requires criminal history background checks on individuals who seek to enter a school or its grounds to serve as a school volunteer. More specific information on volunteer background checks and criminal history consent forms can beobtainedthroughindividualschools.
PRESIDENT: Brittney Eyman VICE PRESIDENT: Darcey Cody CLERK: Chrissie Alioto TREASURER: Dave Fredrickson BOARDMEMBERS: Jon Steffes, Amy Sherrill, Melinda Klug, Tarah Sandven, Paige Schoepel, and Kim Baer SCHOOLBOARDREPRESENTATIVES: Eric Morken and April Carlson OVERVIEW
MAJORFOUNDATIONEVENTSARE: Spring Fundraiser Wall of Excellence
MISSION The La enrolledforfundedprovidingstudentFoundationSchoolCrescent-HokahDistrict300supportslearningbyindependentlyfinancialsupportbothstaffandstudentsinthedistrict.Clicktheimage below to go to the Facebook Event Page THE LA CRESCENT-HOKAH SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 FOUNDATION AWARDED $6,992 IN APPLE GRANTS DURING THE 2021/22 SCHOOL YEARANDATOTALOF$32,420INSTUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS! Connect with us! EMAIL: district300foundation@isd300.k12.mn.us FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/district300foundation MAIL: PO Box 34, LA Crescent, MN 55947 p.13
The La Crescent-Hokah School District 300 Foundation is a vibrant, 501 (c) 3 charitable organization with the specific mission of positively impacting students and staff in the District. The Foundation continues to grow daily thanks to the generous support from citizens, community organizations, school district staff, local businesses, and major corporate partners. The Foundation was created with a simple vision... to give staff an extra edge by helping to create exciting and innovative programs which enhance traditional school learning experiences through Apple Grants, as well as providing scholarships for students as they pursue higher education.
Teachers On Call is a Kelly® Education company. An Equal Opportunity Employer © 2022 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved MT1395 Apply today and make a difference in a student’s life! 800.713.4439 / teachersoncall.com Parents, this is a great opportunity to: • Be involved in your child’s education and help out in your loc al schools • Turn your volunteer hours into extra income • Maintain a flexible schedule—work when and where you want • Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities teachersoncall.com Substitute teacher requirements: •ANY bachelor's degree with a MN short call license or MN full time teaching license. Substitute paraprofessional requirements: •high school diploma or GED Make a difference. Become a substitute at your child’s school! p.14
Lancer Booster Club Come join us at the Booster Club to volunteer your time giving back to our students and school ! We support your student’s activities through monetary donations for school sponsored trips, athletic gear, competitions, post prom parties and so much more. We get our income through concession sales and other fundraisers. We need volunteers to keep this going! Did you know we also give out two $1,000 scholarships to Seniors pursing futher Comeeducation?check us out! We meet the first Wedneesday of each month at 6 pm. Contact us at lancerboosterclub1@gmail.com for more information or check out our Facebook page. 2022-23 LANCER BOOSTER CLUB President Shontel Burns Vice President Luke Ahlschlager Treasurer Chris Fortsch Secretary Paula Hogan p.15
09/19-09/24 2022 LACRESCENT-HOKAHHOMECOMING HOMEEVENTS: 09/2309/2209/2009/19-GIRLSSOCCERVSLAKECITY-BOYSSOCCERVSDOVER-EYOTAGIRLSSOCCERVSSTCHARLES/L-AFOOTBALLVSROCHESTERLOURDES09/24HOMECOMINGDANCE p.16
DHS-5197-ENG 7-22 Does your child have health insurance? If not, help may be available. Minnesota Health Care Programs have free and low-cost health insurance for children and families who qualify. Your child may qualify if your household income is below: Family size Monthly income Yearly income 2 $ 4,196 $50,352 3 $5,277 $63,332 4 $6,359 $76,312 5 $7,441 $89,292 Income is one factor for qualifying. Other rules and limits apply. For more information, call your county office or visit http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/ adults/health-care/. These income limits are valid until June 30, 2023. To get a MNsure application for health coverage and help paying costs (DHS-6696): Print one from http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/ Call 877-KIDS-NOW toll free Call p.17
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534 UNPAIDMEALCHARGES I. PURPOSE nutritioninsufficientfundstopayforschoolmealsaswellastomaintainthefinancialintegrityoftheschoolnutritiontheyneedtostayfocusedduringtheschooldaytominimizetheidentificationofstudentswithunderstandingofexpectationsregardingmealcharges.Thepolicyseekstoallowstudentstoreceivethedistrict’snutritionprogramandthatschooldistrictemployees,families,andstudentshaveasharedThepurposeofthispolicyistoensurethatstudentsreceivehealthyandnutritiousmealsthroughtheschoolprogram. II. GENERALSTATEMENTOFBACKGROUNDANDPHILOSOPHY A. astheSchoolNutritionDepartment,schoolguidancecounselors,schoolpsychologistsandotherprofessionalsandatthedistrictoffice.RemindersoftheMealBenefit(FreeandReduced)Programwillbeprovidedbybeginningoftheschoolyear.Inaddition,applicationsareavailableonthedistrictwebsite,ateachschool,need,notificationoftheMealBenefit(FreeandReduced)ApplicationprocesswillbemadepriortotheD.familytimelyandfullpaymentformealspurchasedandcollectionofalloutstandingpaymentsdue.Wheneachthatsomefamiliescangowithoutpayingfortheirchild(ren)’smeals.Therefore,thedistrictwillrequireC.withpriceschargedtofamilies.Federalfundscoverthecostofmealsforchildrenthatcomefromhouseholdsprogram.PrimaryfundingsourcesfortheschoolmealsprogramaretheFederalgovernmentandmealthisgoalisinpartdependentupongeneratingthefinancialresourcesnecessarytofundtheschoolmealB.mealstooccur.Familiesnotmeetingfederalincomeguidelinesforfreemealsareexpectedtopaythecostofprovidebreakfastandlunchfortheirchild(ren).PropernutritionalintakeisessentialforadequatelearningTheSchoolDistrictofLaCrescent-Hokahrecognizestheparent/guardian’sresponsibilitytoconsumedbytheirchild(ren).TheSchoolNutritionDepartmentstrivestoproducequalitymealsatareasonablecost.Achievingincomebelowdefinedlevels.TheSchoolDistrictofLaCrescent-Hokahdoesnotsupporttheconceptofhighermealpricessopaysforthemealsconsumedbytheirchild(ren)everyonepaystheirappropriateshare.Householdsmayapplyforfree/reducedmealsanytimeduringtheschoolyear.Tohelpfamiliesintheybecomeawareofapotentialneed.Theapplicationisrequiredtobecompletedannually. III. PAYMENTOFMEALS A. guardian.Fundsmaynotbetransferredbetweensiblingaccountsunlesspermissionisreceivedfromtheparentoraccounts,theparentorguardianmustspecifyhowthefundsaretobedistributedtothestudents’accounts.E.Milkmeals.Allcomponentsthatmakeamealmustbetakenforthedistricttoreceivemealreimbursement.carteitems.Thisincludesmilkwithalunchbroughtfromhome,evenifthechild(ren)qualifiesforfreeD.paysC.ofavailablewithoutchargetoallparticipatingstudentswhoqualifyforfreeorreduced-pricemealsregardlessB.onorbroughtdirectlytotheschool.ParentsandguardiansmayaccessallmealaccountstatusesandactivitiesMealpaymentsareacceptedthroughthedistrictwebsiteviaInfiniteCampus,throughtheUSMailtheparentportal,InfiniteCampus.1.Accountsrequireprepayment.AccountswithanegativebalancewillbenotifiedviaemailfromInfiniteCampus.Statementswillbesenthomewithyourchild,emailed,orbyplacingaphonecall.Aregularmealwillbeserved,butparentswhochoosenottomakepaymentswillbeaskedtosendabaglunchwiththeirchild.Chargingisnotallowedunlesspre-approved.Noalacarteitemscanbecharged.IftheschooldistrictreceivesschoollunchaidunderMinn.Stat.§124D.111,itmustmakelunchaccountbalance.Astudentwithanoutstandingmealchargedebtwillbeallowedtopurchaseamealifthestudentforthemealwhenitisreceived.Whenastudenthasanegativeaccountbalance,thestudentwillnotbeallowedtochargeanyalaaloneisconsideredanalacartepurchaseandmustbepaidfor.Ifaparentorguardianchoosestosendinonepaymentthatistobedividedbetweensibling IV. LOWORNEGATIVEACCOUNTBALANCES–NOTIFICATION A. lowTheschooldistrictwillmakereasonableeffortstonotifyfamilieswhenmealaccountbalancesareorfallbelowzero. p.19
V. UNPAIDMEALCHARGES A. Cisdelinquentdebt.Unpaidmealchargesaredesignatedasdelinquentdebtwhenpaymentisoverdue,thedebtB.reduced-pricematterofunpaidcharges.Whereappropriate,familiesmaybeencouragedtoapplyforfreeandTheschooldistrictwillmakereasonableeffortstocommunicatewithfamiliestoresolvethemealsfortheirchildren.Theschooldistrictwillmakereasonableeffortstocollectunpaidmealchargesclassifiedasconsideredcollectible,andeffortsarebeingmadetocollectit. . TheSchoolDistrictofLaCrescent-Hokahreservestherighttotakestepsdeemednecessaryto collectoverduepayments.Theseactionsmayinclude:turning
website,inaddition toprovidingtherequiredwrittennotificationdescribedabove. Reference: SchoolDistrictofLaCrescent-HokahUnpaidMealBalanceChargeProcedure Legal References: Minn.Stat.§124D.111,Subd.4 42U.S.C.§1751 et seq. (HealthyandHunger-FreeKidsAct) 7C.F.R.§210 et seq. (SchoolLunchProgramRegulations) 7C.F.R.§220.8(SchoolBreakfastProgram Minn.USDADelinquentUSDAPolicyMemorandumSP47-2016,UnpaidMealCharges:ClarificationonCollectionof(2016)USDAPolicyMemorandumSP46-2016,UnpaidMealCharges:LocalMealChargePoliciesRegulations)MealPayments(2016)PolicyMemorandumSP23-2017,UnpaidMealCharges:GuidanceandQ&AOp.Atty.Gen.169j(May14,2019)(LettertoRicker) USDACivilRightsStatement InaccordancewithfederalcivilrightslawandU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)civilrights Thisfax:AgricultureOfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRights1400IndependenceAvenue,SWWashington,D.C.20250-9410(2)complaintform,call(866)632-9992.SubmityourcompletedformorlettertoUSDAby(1)mail:U.S.DepartmentofwritealetteraddressedtoUSDAandprovideintheletteralloftheinformationrequestedintheform.TorequestacopyoftheonlineTofileaprogramcomplaintofdiscrimination,completetheotherthroughtheFederalRelayServiceat(800)877-8339.Additionally,programinformationmaybemadeavailableinlanguagesIndividualslargeprint,audiotape,AmericanSignLanguage,etc.),shouldcontacttheAgency(Stateorlocal)wheretheyappliedforbenefits.disabilitiesreprisalorretaliationforpriorcivilrightsactivityinanyprogramoractivityconductedorfundedbyUSDA.Personswithareandpolicies,theUSDA,itsAgencies,offices,andemployees,andinstitutionsparticipatinginoradministeringUSDAprogramsregulationsprohibitedfromdiscriminatingbasedonrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,disability,age,orwhorequirealternativemeansofcommunicationforprograminformation(e.g.Braille,whoaredeaf,hardofhearing,orhavespeechdisabilitiesmaycontactUSDAthanEnglish.USDAProgramDiscriminationComplaintForm,(AD-3027)foundathttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html,andatanyUSDAoffice,or(202)690-7442;or(3)email:program.intake@usda.govinstitutionisanequalopportunityprovider p.20
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ceremoniesE.volunteers,D.necessary.collectionagency,smallclaimscourt,revocationofchargingprivileges,orotheractionsasdeemedaTheschooldistrictmaynotenlisttheassistanceofnon-schooldistrictemployees,suchastoengageindebtcollectionefforts.Theschooldistrictmaynotdenyanystudenttheopportunitytoparticipateingraduationorothercommencementactivitiesduetounpaidmealcharges. VI. COMMUNICATIONOFPOLICY A. to:Thispolicyandanypertinentsupportinginformationandproceduresshallbeprovidedinwriting 1. allhouseholdsatorbeforethestartofeachschoolyear; 2. studentsandfamilieswhotransferintotheschooldistrict,atthetimeofenrollment;and 3. allschooldistrictpersonnelwhoareresponsibleforenforcingthispolicy. B. Theschooldistrictwillpostthepolicyandprocedureonthe
B. Familieswillbenotifiedofanyoutstandingnegativebalance.Allfamilieswillbenotifiedvia InfiniteCampus,e-mail,and,inthecaseofelementarystudents,remindersmaybesenthome Remindersforpaymentofoutstandingstudentmealbalanceswillnotdemeanorstigmatizeany studentparticipatingintheschoolmealprogram. Amealwillnotbetakenawayfromastudentwithan overdrawnaccount. theoutstandingbalanceoverto schooldistrict’s
c. That the parent or eligible student has a right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that federal and state law and the regulations promulgated thereunder authorize disclosures without consent;
e. That the school district forwards education records on request to a school or post-secondary educational institution in which a student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled, as long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment, including information about disciplinary action taken as a result of any incident in which the student possessed or used a dangerous weapon, suspension and expulsion information pursuant to section 4155 of the federal No Child Left BehindAct [and data regarding a student’s history of violent behavior,] and any disposition order which adjudicates the student as delinquent for committing an illegal act on school district property and certain other illegal acts;
b. Should the parent of a student or the student so desire, any or all of the listed information will not be disclosed without the parent’s or eligible student’s prior written consent except to school officials as provided under federal law.
f. That the parent or eligible student has a right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding an alleged failure by the school district to comply with the requirements of 20 U.S.C. § 1232g and the rules promulgated thereunder. The name and address of the office that administers the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct is Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 MarylandAvenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202
1. Parents and eligible students are hereby informed that they have the following rights:
b. That the parent or eligible student has a right to seek amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that those records are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. Aparent or eligible student may ask the school district to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. The request shall be in writing, identify the item the parent or eligible student believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student, shall state the reason for this belief, and shall specify the correction the parent or eligible student wishes the school district to make. The request shall be signed by the parent or eligible student. If the school district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise him or her of the 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;
(1) Name of student and parent, as appropriate; (2) Home address; (3) Student’s grade level; (4) School presently attended by student; (5) Parent’s legal relationship to the student, if applicable; (6) Specific category or categories of information which are not to be released to military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions without prior consent; (7) Specific category or categories of directory information which are not to be released to the public, including military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions.
Independent School District No. 300 gives notice to parents of students currently in attendance in the District, and eligible students currently in attendance in the District, of their rights regarding pupil records.
d. That the school district may disclose education records to other school officials within the school district if the school district has determined they have legitimate educational interests. For purposes of such disclosure, a “school official” is a person employed by the school district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel) or other employees; a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school district has consulted to perform a specific task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, therapist, public information officer, or data practices compliance official); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or any individual assisting a school official in the performance of his or her tasks. Aschool official has a “legitimate educational interest” if the individual needs to review an education record to fulfill his or her professional responsibility and includes, but is not limited to, an interest directly related to classroom instruction, teaching, student achievement and progress, the discipline of a student, and student health and welfare and the ability to respond to a request for educational data;
a. The information listed above shall be public information which the school district may disclose from the education records of a student or information regarding a parent.
4. Pursuant to applicable law, Independent School District No. 300 hereby gives notice to parents of students and eligible students in grades 11 and 12 of their rights regarding the release of information to military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions. The school district must release the names, addresses, and home telephone numbers of students in grades 11 and 12 to military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions within sixty (60) days after the date of the request. Data released to military recruiting officers under this provision may be used only for the purpose of providing information to students about military service, state and federal veterans’education benefits, and other career and educational opportunities provided by the military and cannot be further disseminated to any other person except personnel of the recruiting services of the armed forces. Should the parent of a student or the eligible student so desire, any or all of the listed information will not be disclosed to military recruiting officers and post secondary educational institutions without prior consent. In order to refuse the release of this information without prior consent, the parent or eligible student must make a written request to the responsible authority (building principal) by October 1st of each year. This written request must include the following information:
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Notice: Refusal to release the above information to military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions alone does not affect the school district’s release of direc tory information to the public, including military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions. In order to make any directory information about a student private, the procedures contained in the Directory Information section of this notice also must be followed. If you do not want your child’s or eligible student’s directory information released to military recruiting officers or post-secondary educational institutions, you also must notify the school district that you do not want this directory information released to any mem ber of the public, including military recruiting officers and post-secondary educational institutions.
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING STUDENT RECORDS
c. In order to make any or all of the directory information listed above “private” (I.E., subject to consent prior disclosure), the parent or eligible student must make a written request to the building principal within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice. This written request must include the following information: (1) Name of student and parent, as appropriate; (2) Home address; (3) School Presently attended by student; (4) Parent’s legal relationship to the student, if applicable; (5) Specific category or categories of directory information which is not to be made public without the parent’s prior written consent.
2. Copies of the school board policy and accompanying procedures and regulations are available to parents and students upon written request to the Superintendent.
3. Pursuant to applicable law, Independent School District No. 300 gives notice to parents of students currently in attendance in the school district, and eligible students currently in attendance in the school district, of their rights regarding “directory information.” “Directory information” includes the following information relating to a student: the student’s name; address; telephone number; electronic mail address; photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; dates of attendance; grade level; enrollment status; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; degrees, honors and awards received; the most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student; and other similar information. “Directory information” also includes the name, address, and telephone number of the student’s parent(s). “Directory information” does not include a student’s social security number or a student’s identification number (“ID”) if the ID may be used to access education records without the use of one or more factors that authenticate the student’s identity such as a personal identification number, password, or other factor known or possessed only by the authorized user. It also does not include identifying information on a student’s religion, race, color, social position, or nationality.
a. That a parent or eligible student has a right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the request for access is received by the school district. Aparent or eligible student should submit to the school district a written request to inspect education records, which identify as precisely as possible the record or records he or she wishes to inspect. The parent or eligible student will be notified of the time and place where the records may be inspected;
During the past school year and continuing into the 2022/23 school year, the following asbestos management plan activities have been or are currently being completed. These activities are pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 763- “Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools; Final Rule and Notice.” Semi-Annual Periodic Surveillance Inspection Asbestos Repairs
Section 504 is an Act, which prohibits discrimination against persons with a handicap in any program receiving Federal financial assistance. The Act defines a student with a disability as anyone who: 1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (including caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working): 2. has a record of such an impairment: or 3. is regarded as having such an impairment.
LaCrescent-Hokah Public Schools is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment for employees and students. The district has developed a lead in water management plan and testing program that complies with Minnesota Statute 121A.335, as well as recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead Contamination Control Act (LCCA) of 1988 and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). For more information on the districts lead reduction and testing program, please contact the Director of Buildings & Grounds at 507-895-5066.
LaCrescent-Hokah Public Schools has contracted through the Southeast Service Cooperative with the Institute for EnvironmentalAssessment to provide environmental consulting services. The complete updatedAsbestos Management Plan for La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools can be found in the District Office or in the administrative office at each of the school facilities. The Management Plan can be viewed, without cost or restriction, during normal working hours. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.10 per page. Any questions concerning this notice or an explanation of ourAsbestos Management Plan can be directed to the Director of Buildings & Grounds at (507) 895-5066, or the Institute for EnvironmentalAssessment at (507) 281-6682.
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In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the LaCrescent-Hokah Public Schools recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any student with a dis ability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the district.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN COMPLIANCE
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The School District has implemented its Exposure Control Plan to comply with the intent and the letter of the law regarding the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Our main objective is to protect our employees and students from potential workplace hazards by reducing occupational exposure to HBV, HIV, and other bloodborne pathogens. The school nurse is the District’s Exposure Control Officer. She is responsible for the overall management and support of our program. Questions regarding the Standard or how it may affect you personally can be directed to her attention at 507-895-4484.
PESTICIDE NOTICE
If there are questions, please feel free to contact Abby Kemp, Section 504 Coordinator for the District, at 895-4484, 1301 Lancer Blvd, La Crescent, MN 55947.
To be notified about pesticide applications, please contact the Director of Buildings & Grounds, LaCrescent-Hokah Public Schools, 703 South 11th Street, LaCrescent, MN 55947 (507) 895-5066
The LaCrescent-Hokah School District is consistently developing and implementing policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of our District employees and students to promote a safe educational and working environment. In keeping with this, the District has implemented an Exposure Control Plan to comply with Occupational Safety HealthAgency’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standards. The Standard was enacted to “reduce exposure to Hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other bloodborne pathogens” to which employees and students may be exposed in school.
LaCrescent-Hokah Public Schools have developed an indoor air quality management plan for the District. The management plan addresses policies and procedures that will be used in the schools to address indoor air quality issues. The Indoor Air Quality Committee has approved the management plan and will review this plan annually. If you have any questions concerning indoor air quality, please contact the District Indoor Air Quality Coordinator at (507) 895-5066
LEAD-IN-WATER ANNUAL NOTICE
The district has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the school district, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer.
• Training of District Personnel
• Notification of Asbestos Locations for Short-Term Workers (Electricians, Plumbers, etc.)
Minnesota Statute 121A.335 requires public school buildings serving kindergarten through grade 12 to test for lead in water every 5 years. This statute also requires school districts to make the results of the testing available to the public for review and to notify parents of the availability of the information. Notification may be accomplished by publishing a statement in the “Back to School” newsletter or publication that is available to staff, student, parents and the public.
Questions and concerns regarding the Blood-borne Pathogen Standard can be directed to our school nurse at 895-4484.
Should a student or employee’s clothing become contaminated with blood or other body fluids, they may be required to leave the school to obtain a change of clothing.
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Pesticides and non-chemical treatments may be used in combination in and around schools for a variety of reasons, including the control of pests which have the potential to bite, sting, spread disease, cause asthma, and/or trigger an allergic reaction. Pesticides may also be used to prevent or control damage to materials within the school building or the building itself, or to control pests or weeds that are seen as a nuisance.
INDOORAIR QUALITY
All Minnesota schools are required to inform parents/guardians and school employees that they may request to be notified prior to pesticide application on school property (M.S. 121A.30). Pesticides include chemicals which are used to control insects, weeds, rodents or other pests as defined by the law (M.S. 121A.30). In order to provide the required information, schools must maintain a list of parents/guardians and school employees who request notification. Schools must also provide information about individual pesticide applications upon request, including the name of the pesticide product, and the time and location of the planned application. An estimated schedule of pesticide applications is available for review or copying at the District Office.
PARENT INFORMATION REGARDING SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
The District has assessed its employees and their job descriptions to determine those persons and job classifications covered by the Standard. In addition, we are providing training, hepatitis B vaccinations, and personal protective equipment, as is necessary. The District’s Exposure Control Plan and accompanying records are public documents and available for public review (except for information protected by the Data PrivacyAct). Copies can be made upon request, provided the District is reimbursed for costs associated with reproduction. Please contact the District’s Exposure Control Officer for specific locations of the Plan. The District supports implementing, where possible and appropriate, self management of injuries. Staff and students will be assisted in managing, treating, cleaning, and disposing of contaminated materials themselves, thereby avoiding contact by a second party.
AHERAANNUALASBESTOSNOTIFICATION
The long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. Children may be more susceptible to pesticides than adults due to their smaller size and rapid growth and development. Also, their playful behavior may expose them to more pesticide residue. To limit the potential pesticide exposure, this school follows safety regulations to ensure pesticides are applied properly. All pesticide products, which are used in and around school buildings, are required to be registered with the Minnesota Department ofAgriculture and the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency. In addition, school employees and certified and licensed applicators are required by state and federal law to comply with all requirements of the pesticide label, including building sites, application rates, re-entry intervals, posting, use of personal protective equipment, use restrictions, and disposal on the product label.
https://www.isd300.k12.mn.us/@ISD300lancers 507-895-4484 Option 1 - Middle/High School Option 2 - Elementary School and Early Childhood Center Option 3 - Kids' Company Option 4 - Community Education Option 5 - District Office Option 9 - Extension Directory Download the app! Android: https://bit.ly/3d08gde iPhone: https://apple.co/371Xlht. Connect with ISD 300! District Office & Community Education Office 703 South 11th St. La Crescent, MN 55947 Elementary School 504 S. Oak St. La Crescent, MN 55947 Middle/High School 1301 Lancer Blvd. La Crescent, MN 55947 p.23
