Bussing, Volunteering, and Other Information

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 507-895-2349.

Our goal is to ensure a safe and pleasant busing experience for all students transported. The Ready Bus Company and school district personnel work together to promote this goal. 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 positive and respectful, with safety being promoted.

Students who live within one mile of their school are 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 from any distance.

If you have any questions concerning school bus transportation, please contact the Ready Bus Company at 507-895-2349, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 to 2:00 pm, or your child's school office 507-895-4484.

SCHOOL SECURITY

Our schools are equipped with video surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of our students. Video content will be viewed by school district personnel on a random basis and/or when problems have been brought to the attention of the school district. Video content (on DVD or CD) will be released only in compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13 and the family. In addition to school surveillance technology, our schools regularly practice lockdown and emergency procedures.

Parents are encouraged to visit our schools regularly as participants in their children’s education. ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT OFFICE AND WEAR A VISITOR’S BADGE. 504 & TITLE IX COORDINATORS

Title XI Coordinator: Eriah Hayes 1301 Lancer Blvd La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. 5001 eriah.hayes@isd300.k12.mn.us 504 Coordinator: Tiffany Heyer 504 S. Oak St. La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. 2147 tiffany.heyer@isd300.k12.mn.us

Alternative Section 504 and Title XI Coordinator: Jacob Feldman 1301 Lancer Blvd La Crescent, MN 55947 507-895-4484 Ext. 5060 jacob.feldman@isd300.k12.mn.us 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 be obtained through individual schools.

COMMUNICATION

Our school district values a strong partnership between home and school to enhance further and ensure that your student to succeeds in our schools. 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 your child with the best possible learning experiences in our schools.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICES

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 and other designated groups.

La Crescent-Hokah Public 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 individuals (to the left) to coordinate compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title XI of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) p.12