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DISCRIMINATION/TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT AFFECTING STUDENTS: Board Policy
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The Board declares it to be the policy of this district to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in the schools regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability. The Board shall provide to all students, without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics and extracurricular activities. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.
For information regarding civil rights and grievance procedures, or for information regarding activities and facilities accessible to and usable by physically-challenged persons, contact Ms. Denise Sedlacek, Assistant Superintendent, at 900 Elicker Road, Plum PA 15239 (412-795-0100).
ELECTRONICALLY SIGN DOCUMENTS:
District and school-based documents can be accessed, signed, and submitted electronically for your convenience. Additional information can be found here.
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS:
The Board may excuse a student from school attendance to participate in an educational tour or trip not sponsored by the district if the following conditions are met:
1. The parent/guardian submits written notice or Educational Trip Form if absence is for 5 or more days, for excusal prior to the absence.
2. The student's participation has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
3. The adult directing and supervising the tour or trip is acceptable to the parents/guardians and the Superintendent.
The Board may limit the number and duration of tours or trips for which excused absences may be granted to a student during the school term.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Board Policy 805
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN:
An emergency operations plan is in place for each school building. The plan addresses specific responses to a variety of emergencies. The emergency operations plan will be implemented if a situation presents an immediate and obvious danger to the students and staff of the school. Proper student conduct is expected during any evacuation and/or fire drill. Failure to follow procedures will result in disciplinary action.
During an emergency response situation, parents will not be allowed to enter the building until permission is granted by the administration.
EVACUATION ALARM SYSTEM:
The activation of the alarm system for other than its intended purpose--emergency evacuation of the building--is a serious violation and will result in an immediate out-of-school suspension, charges filed with the police, and a hearing at Central Administration for review and for possible further action.
FOOD SERVICES: Board Policy 808
For additional information about lunch menus, meal pricing, free and reduced lunch applications and more, please visit the district Food Services webpage here.
HAZING: Board Policy 247
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, positive environment for students and staff that is free from hazing. Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the district and are prohibited at all times. For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as an activity that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health, or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or membership in or affiliation with any organization recognized by the Board.
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