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Annual Notifications
Cedar Mountain Procedures for Inclement Weather 1. All school closings, delayed starting times, and early dismissals will be announced on KLGR- AM 1490, FM 97.7; KNUJ-AM 860; BRAT-FM 94.7 and FM 107.3; WCCO-AM 830; WCCO-4 TV; and KARE-11 TV. Parents and pupils are urged to listen to one of these stations daily, but especially when the weather is inclement. Normally these stations will be notified of the closing of schools by 6 a.m. as possible. Hearing no announcement, parents and students should assume that the schools will be in session. 2. There are also times when schools are closed earlier than the regular time. If an adult will not be at home, arrangements should be made so that young children have an appropriate place to go. Please make sure that all Snow Emergency Forms have been completed and returned to the principal's office at your child's school. 3. All school activities will not be held when school is closed due to inclement weather. 4. All after-school activities will be canceled when school is dismissed early because of inclement weather. 5. In case of a late start, breakfast will not be served that day. Special Education Evaluations for Home-Schooled or Private-School Students Deliver Medications to School Due to concern regarding the transporting of student medications in school vehicles, parents are strongly encouraged to deliver their child's medication(s) directly to the school. This process will ensure that medications arrive intact to their correct destination. Supplemental Accident Insurance Parents are encouraged to review your current health and accident insurance policy to determine if your coverage is adequate for any injuries incurred by your child at school The school is making available supplemental accident insurance through Student Assurance Service, Inc., of Stillwater. This plan provides benefits for medical expenses incurred because of an accident. An explanation of the Cost and benefits is on the premium envelope, which will be sent home with students. To purchase this insurance, follow the instructions on the envelope, detach and retain the summary of coverage, and return the envelope and your check to school within 10 days. All questions regarding the coverage should be directed to Student Assurance Service, Inc. Nondiscriminatory Policy Cedar Mountain Schools are committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, with regard to public assistance, disability, or any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil committed Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Minnesota Chapter 363, and other applicable state or federal laws. Annual Notification of Rights, Protection, and Privacy of Student Records Pursuant to the requirements of state and federal law, the following constitutes the Cedar Mountain School District's annual notification to parents and students regarding data privacy practices. The Cedar Mountain School District has adopted a student record data privacy policy incorporating state and federal requirements as to data privacy rights in student education records. In summary the policy provides: Privacy rights. Educational records which identify or could be used to identify a student other than directory information may not be released to members of the public without the written permission of the parent or guardian of the student, or student age 18 or older if the student attends a post?secondary institution. This general rule is subject to specific and limited exceptions which cannot beset out here due to limitations of space, but which are set out in the complete policy. Directory information. Directory information includes the following: Students' name, student's address, student's telephone number, date and place of birth, names of the student's parents, participation in official recognized activities, grade levels completed, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most previous educational institution attended, and photo of the student, if available. Inspection of records. Parents of a student, or a student age 18 or older, may request to inspect and review any of the student's educational records except those which are by state and federal law made confidential. The school district will comply with the request immediately, if possible, and if not, within five working days. In certain special circumstances an additional five working days may be required in order to comply. Copies of the record may be obtained at a reasonable fee as established by the school district. Challenge to accuracy of records. A parent or student age 18 or older, who believes that specific information in the student's educational record is inaccurate, misleading, incomplete or violates the privacy or other rights of the student may request the school district to amend the record in question. If, as a result of this review, it is determined that the challenged record is not inaccurate, misleading, incomplete or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student, the parent, or student age 18 or older, will be notified of their rights to place a statement with the decision of the school district. The decision of the superintendent/school board is the final decision of the school district and may be appealed under the provision of the state Administrative Procedure Act, Minn. Stat. C15, relating to contested cases. Transfer of records to other schools. The school district forwards educational records of a student to other schools and school districts in which a student seeks or intends to enroll upon request of that school or school district. A parent of a student who is 18 years of age may request and receive a copy of the records which are transferred and may, pursuant to this policy, challenge the accuracy of the records. The district does not, however; notify parents of students age 18 or older prior to such a transfer. Complaints for noncompliance. Parents or students age 18 or older who feel there has been a violation of the rights accorded them may submit written complaints to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Office U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201. This review of the data privacy rights of students in the educational records maintained by the Cedar Mountain School District is intended only to be a summary of the provisions of the district policy, and applicable state and federal law. Notice Concerning Use of Pest Control Our district utilizes a licensed, professional pest control service firm for prevention and control of rodents, insects, and other pests in and around the district's buildings. Their program consists of: •Inspection and monitoring to determine whether pests are present and whether treatment is needed. •Recommendations for maintenance and sanitation to help eliminate pests without the need for pest control materials. •Utilization of non chemical measures such as traps and screening; and, •Application of EPA registered pest control materials when needed. Pests can sting, bite, cause contamination, damage property, and spread disease; therefore, we must prevent and control them. The long term health effects on children from the application of such pest control materials, or the class of materials to which they belong, may not be fully understood. All pest control inspections and possible treatments are available for review or copying at each school office. A similar estimated schedule is available for application of herbicides and other materials to school grounds. Parents of students may request to receive, at their expense, prior notification of any application of a pest control material, should such as application be deemed necessary on a day different from the days specified in the schedule. Notice of Compliance with the ADA It is the policy of CM Schools to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of their disability. The ADA provides, in part, that qualified individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefits of any program, service or activity offered by this district. The ADA requires that all programs, services and activities, when viewed in their entirety, are readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. The district must communicate effectively with individuals who have speech, visual, and hearing impairments participating in or benefiting from this district’s programs, services, or activities to afford equal opportunity. The district has completed a self-evaluation and a transition plan of its current services, policies, and practices of non-discrimination on the basis of disability. All interested persons are invited to participate in this self-evaluation process by submitting comments. Parent and Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation, and Placement The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with handicaps. The intent of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you or your rights if you disagreed with any of these decisions. You have the right to: • Have your child take part in and receive benefits from public education programs without discrimination because of his/her handicapping condition. • Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law. • Receive notice with respect to identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. • Have your child receive a free appropriate public education. This includes the right to be educated with non handicapped students to the maximum extent appropriate. It also includes the right to have the school district make reasonable accommodations to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school and school related activities. • Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided non handicapped students. Have your child receive special education and related services if she/he is found to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PL 101476) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. • Have evaluation, educational, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement options. • Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to you than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district. • Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the district. • Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement. • Obtain copies of educational records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively deny you access to the records. • A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child's records. Request amendment of your child's educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time, and advise you of the right to a hearing. • Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests must be made to Independent School District No. 2754, Superintendent of Schools. • Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim. • File for local grievance. For more in information, contact Barb Tighe. Notice of Asbestos Abatement As a result of recent federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete a stringent new inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all asbestos containing building materials. The Cedar Mountain School District has a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit as well as the letter of the law. As a matter of policy, the district shall continue to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees. In keeping with this legislation, all buildings in the Cedar Mountain School District were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors and samples were analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the school prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for handling the asbestos located within its buildings safely and responsibly. Furthermore, the Cedar Mountain School District has completed its 3 year Re-inspection required by AHERA. Your district buildings, where asbestos containing materials were found, are under repair, removal, and operations and maintenance. Federal law requires a periodic walk through (called “surveillance”) every six months of each area containing asbestos. Also, the law requires for all buildings to be re-inspected three years after a management plan is in effect. This will be accomplished under contract by Airtech Environmental. Short term workers (outside contractors – i.e. telephone repair workers, electricians and exterminators) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work to be given this information. The Cedar Mountain School District has a list of the location(s). type (s) of asbestos containing materials found in that school building and a description and timetable for their proper management. |
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