Absentee Policies:

State law, referred to as the “Becca Bill”, requires schools to aggressively work with families of students who have unexcused absences. Parents whose child has one unexcused absence will receive a letter or phone call from the school. Two unexcused absences will result in a personal contact. Five unexcused absences in any one-month period, or a total of ten during any year, requires the school district to pursue court action.

A written excuse from parent or guardian is required every time a student is absent from school. The note should be with the student upon return to school, or state law requires the absence to be recorded as unexcused. If the absence has not been excused within three days, it is recorded as unexcused or truancy.

Asbestos Update:

In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), in the fall of 1988 we performed inspections of each of our school buildings for asbestos-containing building materials. The inspection findings and asbestos management plans have been on file in each school administrative office since that time.

The EPA requires us to perform re-inspections of the asbestos materials every three years. Routine surveillance is conducted every six months on remaining ACM materials.

The results of the re-inspection are on file in the management plan in each school’s administration office. Everyone is welcome to view these anytime during school hours.

Drug-Free Schools, Community, and Workplace.

The Omak School District is a drug and tobacco-free workplace. See Policy

FERPA Notice of Directory Information:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Omak School District , with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, the Omak School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Omak School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
· A playbill, showing your student's role in a drama production;
· The annual yearbook;
· Honor roll or other recognition lists;
· Graduation programs;
· School website; and
· Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised theLEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.
If you do not want the Omak School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing. The Omak School District has designated the following information as directory information:

· Student's name
· Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
· Address
· Telephone listing
· Weight and height of members of athletic teams
· Electronic mail address
· Photograph
· Degrees, honors, and awards received
· Date and place of birth
· Major field of study
· Dates of attendance
· Grade level
· The most recent educational agency or institution attended

Free Development Screening:

The Omak School District provides Free Developmental Screenings for children, ages birth through 21, who have suspected development delays. If you have concerns about your child's development, birth through 2 years of age, please call Nicole Smith at 826-8495 to schedule an appointment. For children ages 3 through 21, please contact the Omak School District Office at 826-0320 to schedule an appointment.

Home School Filing

Parents providing home-based instruction to their children must, under state law, file the following information with their local school district:
1. Child’s name
2. Child’s grade
3. Child’s birth date
4. Credentials, if any, of home instructor

Parents may file this information at the Omak School District Superintendent’s Office at 619 West Bartlett Ave. between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The due date for filing is September 15th or within two weeks of the beginning of the school quarter.

Indian Education Policies: More.

Medication Reminder:

Students who are to receive medication at school, including over the counter medications, must have an “Authorization for Medication at School” signed by the prescribing physician and parent. The form is available at school offices. The medication must have a current pharmacy label matching the physician and orders and be in the original container. The parent or designated adult (over 21) must bring the medication to school. Children may not transport medication. No medication will be given without physician and parent authorization. In some instances children are allowed to carry medication on them. This must have approval from both the school principal and school nurse. Medication regulations are set according to state law, RCW 28A.210.260 and 270.

Non-discrimination Statement:

The Omak School District #19 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities. This also holds true for all district employment opportunities. Questions regarding compliance /grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX RCW 28A.640 Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

Title IX Officer: LeAnne Olson, Omak School District #19, 619 W Bartlett, Omak, WA 98841, (509) 826-7687.

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Susan Bell, Omak School District #19, 619 W Bartlett, Omak, WA 98841, (509) 826-7690.

Pesticide Notification (annual):

Omak School District #19, in accordance with RCW 17.21.415, has established new procedures for the notification of use of pesticides on school property. Pesticides that may be applied on a regular basis include the following: Nufarm Credit Systemic Herbicide, Nufarm Weedar 64 Broadleaf Herbicide 2,4-D Amine, Zero In insecticide spray, Wasp A Foam foaming Insecticide spray. These pesticides may be applied on school grounds and/or in school buildings. Commercial applicators or district staff may apply these pesticides. Omak School District has established a registry system for the advance notification of each pesticide application. Any person who would like to be included in the advance notification system will be required to register in the Omak School District Administration Office. Copies of pesticide use and annual summaries will be available at the Administration Office, 619 W Bartlett, Omak , WA 98841 .

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

The Omak School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons, free from harassment, intimidation and bullying. See policy.

Sexual Harassment

The Omak School District is commited to a positive and productive education and working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The district takes seriously its duty to provide an environment free from harassment. The district prohibits and will not tolerate sexual harassment of students, employees and others involved in school district activities. See Policy.

Weapons are banned:

It is a violation of Omak School District policy and state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, on school-provided transportation, or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities and a school sponsored events. The law requires a mandatory one-year expulsion for any violation.

Public Participation (WAC 392-172-588):

Notice of Availability

Any application and any required policies, procedures, evaluations, plans, and reports relating to the district's special education program are available for public review and comment through the district's special services office. Please contact Barb Orr at 826-7684 for further information.

Public Participation

The district welcomes public participation and input regarding the planning and operation of the district's special education program. Please contact District Office at 509/826-0320, ext. 601 for further information.