• Parents and Caretakers,

    Please use the list and links below for reference to important information and public notices.  This page is not intended for alerts and announcements.  Those can be found on the Distric Home Page.

  • Required Public Postings and Notices

     

    Non Discrimination

    Non-Descrimination Notice for Career Technical Programs at Tri-Rivers Career Center

    Compliance Officers

    Civil Rights Compliance Officer

    Jennifer Zierden, Director of Curriculum, School Improvement, and Assessment

    121 Nichols Street 

    Cardington, Ohio 43315

    TITLE IX Coordinator

    Carmen Griffith

    Director of Special Education

    121 Nichols Street 

    Cardington, Ohio 43315

    419-864-3691

    MCKINNEY VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND FOSTER PLACEMENT LIAISON

    Jennifer Zierden

    Director of Curriculum, School Improvement, and Assessment

    121 Nichols Street 

    Cardington, Ohio 43315

    419-864-3691


    Nondiscrimination in education (see Policy 2260)

    Nondiscrimination in employment (see Policy 3122)

    Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex (See Policy 2266)

    Family Engagement, Student Privacy and Safety

    Parents’ rights to inspect, review and request amendments to student educational records

    Student Records Policy

    Address where parents and students can file a complaint if they believe their rights under Federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment) have been violated

    Board of Education Office - Office of the Superintendent

    121 Nichols St. 

    Cardington, Ohio

    Notice to each enrolled student and his/her parent(s) of procedures to be used to notify parents in the event of an emergency or a serious threat to safety

    AUGUST 22, 2022

    SCHOOL VISITORS

    Rules regarding entry on school grounds or premises by persons other than students, staff, and faculty (see Policy 9150)

    PESTICIDES

    Notification of pesticide application at times of application

     

    Student privacy and parental access to information including surveys, analyses, and evaluations (see Policy 2416) – notice to parents

    Annual review of the District/School Parent and Family Engagement Policy (Policy 2111)


    Parent and Family Engagement Policy must be reviewed and approved annually and distributed to parents of children receiving Title I services (see Policy 2111/2261.01)


    Career Advising Policy (Policy 2413)


    Parent's right to request educational program and professional qualifications of teacher and applicable paraprofessional assigned to provide instruction (Policy 3120/4120)staff information for each school receiving Title I funds (see Policy 2261.02)


    Directory information on students

    Student Records


    Drug prevention Policy as memorandum to parents (Policy 5530)


    Written statement describing the District’s bullying policy (including cyberbullying) (5517.01)


    Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and Limited Use of Restraint and Seclusion Policy (see Policy 5630.01) to all parents annually and published on District website

     

    Curriculum and Instruction

    Notification to public regarding inspection of instructional materials (see Policy 9130, Policy 2416, Policy 5780) – notice of rights to inspect instructional materials


    Notice of opportunity for parents to review textbooks, reading lists, instructional materials, and academic curriculum used in the District.

    Provide information about the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program prior to February 1st to all students enrolled in grades six through eleven and their parents.  Post CCP program information on District website, including the details of current agreements with partnering IHEs

     

    Address where parents and students can file a complaint if they believe their rights under Federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment) have been violated

    Brian Petrie

    Superintendent

    121 Nichols Street 

    Cardington, Ohio 43315

     

    Posting of tobacco prohibition in accordance with R.C. 3794.06


    Prohibition on carrying a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone – paragraph from Policy 3217/4217/5772/7217 – conspicuously posted at each entrance of a school or building and in areas inside the building where visitors are required to report; at each entrance leading into a school activity (particularly those activities held outside of the school building) and parcel of land; in each school bus and other Board owned vehicle, including a school van

    Posting and Distribution of Public Records Policy (see Policy 8310); approve and submit signed Records Retention Schedule State Archives and State Auditor’s Office (AG 8310A)


    Annual review and update of Student Assessment and Academic Intervention policy (Policy 2623)

    A minimum of two (2) food safety inspections per school year; posting of most recent inspection report

    High School/Middle School

    Elementary School

    Annual review and report to the Board regarding District Wellness Policy; assessment of the policy at least once every three (3) years, with results published (Policy 8510)


    Required Posting

    Policy and guidelines on sexual and other forms of harassment (5517)


    Policy on bullying/aggressive behavior toward students (including cyberbullying)  (see Policy 5517.01)


    Report on verified incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying (including cyberbullying) (semi-annual) (Policy 5517.01)


    Notice of use of video surveillance/electronic monitoring of school facilities (see Policy 7440.01)


    Code of conduct/student discipline code is located in student handbooks and is posted in each building's common area bulletin board

    Suspension of bus riding/transportation privileges (see Policy 5610.04) is located in student handbooks and is posted in each building's common area bulletin board

    Prohibition from extra-curricular activities (see Policy 5610.05)

    Due process rights (see Policy 5611)

    Locker searches (see Policy 5771)


    Handicapped Access (Policy 9160)


    Meal charge procedures  copy to all households at the start of the school year and to transfer/new enrollees during the school year

     

    Annual review and report to the Board regarding Food/Nutrition Services Policy and program


    Blanket authorization by parents for child to go on trips associated with a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity such as football, band, etc. (see Form 2340 F2/F2A) – during signup or send home


    Notice to Parents Regarding Waiver of Fees (see Policy 6152.01)


    Verification of insurance coverage for student accidents (see Form 8760 F1) – during sign-up or send home

    Parent notification regarding blood-borne pathogens (see Form 8453.01 F5 - District newsletter or student/parent handbook)

    Designation of District-approved social media platforms/sites