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Adult/Community Education

Our Adult/Community Education Program provides the following community services: recreation programs, enrichment
programs, vocational programs, and educational courses for people of all ages. The schools are available for use by
community organizations on a scheduled basis. We urge you to take part in our programs by suggesting ideas,
volunteering to assist, sharing your skills or hobbies, by instructing a program or by enrolling in one. For further
information, contact at 783-4100, ext. 1017.

School Site Council

The School Site Council is a group of stakeholders representing the Overbrook High School community. The Site Council
is comprised of parents, teachers, administrators and school board members who meet quarterly. School Site Council
functions to provide constant school improvement. Please contact the main office for a list of scheduled meetings.

Breakfast and Lunch Programs

A breakfast and lunch program is offered daily to all students attending the high school. Menus are distributed monthly.
Al a carte items such as pretzel sticks, ice cream and cookies are also available during lunch periods.

Applications to determine free, reduced or paid status are included in the first day packet and are also available at the
main office. Returning students will continue on the same status as they were at the close of the previous school year
until either September 30​ or until their applications are processed. New students must pay for their meals in full until
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their applications are processed. Please be advised that this information is kept completely confidential. Students who
qualify for free or reduced lunches also qualify for free or reduced breakfast.

Affirmative Action Notice
Any person who feels there has been committed against another, a violation of human rights on the basis of race, religion,
sex, age, or national origin has the right and obligation to file a complaint against such discriminatory action. A copy of
the procedure for complaints of discrimination and a grievance form are available and will be used to conduct an
immediate and effective investigation. Also located within all school district offices are copies of the Affirmative Action
Plans.

Any questions regarding this matter can be referred to the district affirmative action officers:

Mr. James Vacca - 783-4100 ext. 1010
Mr. Thomas Diaz - 767-8000 ext. 3028

School Personnel Liability

All school personnel are protected from liability in actions taken in good faith and with the intention to protect any and all
students. As indicated in our coverage of all previous topics, administration, police officers, teachers, counselors,
secretarial, transportation and custodial staff have been afforded broad discretionary power to act to protect the students.
Exhibition of good faith as shown by behavior driven by intent to provide safety in the school environment is supported by
the Pine Hill Board of Education and upheld by law.

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