2015-2016 A n n u a l R e p o r...

2015-2016

A n n u a l R e p o r t

TO OUR COMMUNITY

Dennis Lenz

Vice-President

Director District 3

Term Expires 2019

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Jim Nelly

Director District 4

Term Expires 2017

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Meghan Pierce

Director District 1

Unexpired Term Expires 2019

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Honor the Past

CSD Board of Directors

Welcome You to Our District

School board meetings are held twice a month

in the District Office Board Room located at

1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, at 6PM unless

otherwise published.

Study sessions are held the 2nd Monday of

each month and regular school board meetings

are held on the 4th Monday of each month.

More information about the board and our

schools is located on the Clarkston School Dis-

trict website at www.csdk12.org.

A Message from

Superintendent Winter

Each year, we present our Annual Report as a

way of transparently sharing

the work we are doing in the

Clarkston School District. We

are continuing to look for ways

to share the learning that is

taking place in our schools

each day. With dedicated staff

members and amazing stu-

dents, every day we see suc-

cess as we strive to ensure high levels of learn-

ing for all students in Clarkston.

Thank you for your support of the Clarkston

School District. We know we cannot do it alone

and appreciate the opportunity to experience

learning together.

Miles Sidener

Director District 2

Unexpired Term Expires 2019

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Scott Dolezal

President

Director District 5

Term Expires 2017

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C S D B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

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http://www.csdk12.org



About Us

With a budget of over

$23 million, the Clark-

ston School District of-

fers a full spectrum of

educational opportuni-

ties. Clarkston High

School boasts state and

national award-winning

programs in DECA,

FCCLA, FFA, marching

band and science. Clark-

ston High School has

been recognized numer-

ous times by the State of

Washington as a School

of Distinction. The Edu-

cational Opportunity

Center offers an alterna-

tive to the traditional

program while a K-12 comprehensive counseling program cooperates with community ser-

vices to insure that the many and varied needs of the students are addressed. At Lincoln

Middle School options such as no-cut sports and a multitude of activities and after-school

tutoring are available. Due to curriculum changes and staff development, state test scores

are steadily improving.

#beVALUED #beINSPIRED #beRESOURCEFUL #beTOGETHER

Be the Future

Enrollment

October 2015 Student Count 2,679

May 2016 Student Count 2,674

Gender (October 2015)

Male 1,334 49.8%

Female 1,345 50.2%

Race/Ethnicity (October 2015)

Hispanic/Latino of any race(s) 188 7.0%

American Indian/Alaska Native 46 1.75%

Asian 25 0.9%

Black/African American 32 1.2%

White 2,283 85.2%

Two or More Races 104 3.9%

Special Programs (May 2016)

Free or Reduced-Meal Prices 1,522 56.9%

Special Education 412 15.4%

Transitional Bilingual 32 1.2%

Migrant 0 0.0%

Section 504 71 2.7%

Other Information

Unexcused Absence Rate (2015-16) 1,559 0.6%

Adjusted 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

(Class of 2015) 63.2%

Adjusted 5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

(Class of 2014) 65.0%

Student Demographics

Clarkston Staff Summary 2015-2016

Who We Are

CSD Profile and Demographics

Our district is committed to hiring the most quali-

fied teachers for our students. The federal “No

Child Left Behind Act” requires each Title I district

to inform parents of their rights to learn more

about their child’s teacher’s qualifications. This

law also applies to the paraeducators who may

work with your child. If you would like more infor-

mation, please contact the Clarkston School Dis-

trict Office at (509) 758-2531.

#beVALUED

All Demographic and assessment data in this

report is from the 2015-2016 school year and

can be found on the Office of Superintendent of

Public Instruction’s website at

reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.

Certificated Staff 180

Classified Staff 198

National Board Certified Teachers 23

Classroom Teachers 148

Average Years of Teacher Experience 17.3

% of teachers with at least a Master’s Degree 58.8%

Total number of teachers who teach core academic

classes 119

Total number of core academic classes 524

% of teachers teaching with an emergency certificate 0.0%

% of teachers teaching with a conditional certificate 1.4%

% of classes taught by teachers meeting ESEA highly

qualified (HQ) definition 99.2%

% of classes taught by teachers who do not meet ESEA

HQ definition 0.8%

% of classes in high poverty schools taught by teachers

who meet ESEA 100.0%

% of classes in high poverty schools taught by teachers

who do not meet ESEA HQ definition 0.0%

% of classes in low poverty schools taught by teachers

who meet ESEA HQ definition 95.0%

% of classes in low poverty schools taught by teachers

who do not meet ESEA HQ definition 5.0%

http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=16&reportLevel=District



#beINSPIRED

2015-2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment Results

Grade Level English Language Arts Math

State District State District

3rd Grade 54.3% 46.4% 58.9% 55.6%

4th Grade 57.0% 45.0% 55.4% 38.8%

5th Grade 60.1% 57.0% 49.2% 45.3%

6th Grade 56.5% 46.0% 48.0% 44.2%

7th Grade 58.5% 61.7% 49.8% 46.6%

8th Grade 59.7% 59.0% 47.8% 39.5%

11th Grade 75.5% 77.4% 21.8% 28.7%

2015-2016 MSP Science Results

Grade Level State District

5th Grade 65.3% 68.3%

8th Grade 67.5% 78.5%

2015-2016 EOC Biology Results

Grade Level State District

10th Grade 72.2% 63.8%

District Data

Measurements of

Academic Knowledge

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

State Testing

Washington students are tested regularly by the state to as-

sess their progress as they move through school.

Smarter Balanced: English language arts (ELA) and

math tests

Measurements of Student Progress (MSP): Science test

for grades 5 and 8

High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE): Reading and

writing tests for students through the Class of 2016

End-of-Course (EOC) exams: Math and biology tests

taken as students finish algebra 1/integrated math 1,

geometry/integrated math 2, and biology

Washington - Access to Instruction and Measurement

(WA-AIM): ELA, math and science assessments for stu-

dents with significant cognitive challenges document-

ed in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

While state testing provides valuable information to help us

support student learning and success, it should never be the

sole measurement of a student’s academic knowledge and

skills.

#beRESOURCEFUL

Enrollment 766

Gender 48.7% Male

51.3% Female

Ethnicity 86.3% White

6.4% Hispanic

7.3% Other

Free/Reduced Meals 42.4%

Special Education 11.7%

Graduation Rate 91.9%

10th Grade EOC Biology 63.8%

11th Grade SBA ELA 79.7%

SBA Math 31.7%

401 Chestnut Street

PO Box 370

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-5591

FAX: (509) 758-2831

Website: chs.csdk12.org

1284 Chestnut Street

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-54508

FAX: (509) 758-4509

Website: eoc.csdk12.org

1945 4th Avenue

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-5506

FAX: (509) 758-7838

Website: lms.csdk12.org

Enrollment 117

Gender 51.3% Male

48.7% Female


6.0% Hispanic

7.7% Other



Graduation Rate 8.9%

Suppressed

1253 Poplar Street

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-2503

FAX: (509) 758-1639

Website: ges.csdk12.org

Enrollment 413

Gender 47.0% Male

53.0% Female


6.5% Hispanic

8.3% Other



Unexcused Absence 0.5%


SBA Math 46.6%

8th Grade MSP Science 78.5%

3rd Grade SBA ELA 37.8%

SBA Math 50.0%


SBA Math 31.7%


SBA Math 46.4%

MSP Science 50.0%


SBA Math 46.1%

Enrollment 254

Gender 23.9% Male

46.1% Female


7.5% Hispanic

10.2% Other




Clarkston High School

Educational Opportunity

Center

Lincoln Middle School

Grantham Elementary

2015-2016 SCHOOL & STUDENT DATA


eoc.csdk12.org

lms.csdk12.org

ges.csdk12.org

#beTOGETHER

1917 4th Avenue

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-8180

FAX: (509) 758-8212

Website: hes.csdk12.org

Enrollment 403

Gender 47.4% Male

52.6% Female


5.5% Hispanic

5.9% Other





SBA Math 80.7%


SBA Math 60.8%


SBA Math 59.6%

MSP Science 88.4%


SBA Math 56.7%

Enrollment 333

Gender 48.0% Male

52.0% Female


11.4% Hispanic

8.7% Other





SBA Math 21.1%


SBA Math 35.2%


SBA Math 47.9%

MSP Science 56.2%


SBA Math 36.7%


SBA Math 68.5%


SBA Math 18.0%


SBA Math 29.0%

MSP Science 69.0%


SBA Math 29.2%

Enrollment 352

Gender 55.1% Male

44.9% Female


7.1% Hispanic

7.4% Other




1432 Highland Avenue

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-5531

FAX: (509) 758-5532

Website: hles.csdk12.org

1103 4th Street

Clarkston, WA 99403

PH: (509) 758-2553

FAX: (509) 758-5020

Website: pes.csdk12.org

Heights Elementary

Highland Elementary

Parkway Elementary

2015-2016 SCHOOL & STUDENT DATA

hes.csdk12.org

hles.csdk12.org

pes.csdk12.org

Graduation Rates

Graduation Rate Comparison

The graph below compares our 2015 graduation rate of 91.9% with comparable school districts around

the region.

Clarkston High School

is a comprehensive

high school serving

over 700 students.

The campus is com-

prised of five build-

ings and is located in

downtown Clarkston.

CHS serves a wide va-

riety of student inter-

ests. Program offer-

ings include foreign

language, DECA,

FCCLA, FFA, vocation-

al programs, the Arts,

AP courses, Air Force

JROTC, to name a few.

Many courses have

strong community

service responsibili-

ties as part of their

curriculum. The

school is accredited

by the State of Wash-

ington per

Washington State Administration Code (WAC).

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015:

4 credits English

3 credits Mathematics

2 credits Science

3 credits Social Studies

2 credits PE and Wellness

1 credit Fine, Visual, Performing Arts

1 credit Occupational Education

7.5 credits of electives

23.5 credits

Financial Report

Where the Funding Goes

Page 9

2015-2016 School Funding

Operational Information

Expenditures by Fund

General Fund Budget 30,263,633

Capital Projects Budget 6,277

Transportation Vehicle Fund Budget 219,916

Debt Service/Bond Fund Budget -

Associated Student Body Budget 518,151

General Fund Expenditures by Activity

Direct Classroom Support 68 percent

Teaching 16,427,752

Extracurricular 747,742

Learning Resources 460,793

Guidance & Counseling 625,494

Pupil Management & Safety 235,672

Health Services 983,407

Instruction Professional Development 773,664

Instructional Technology 20,333

Curriculum 339,533

20,614,390

Other Support Activities 19 percent

Food Services 1,173,280

Transportation 620,831

Maintenance 1,925,144

Utilities 806,678

Building Security 112,257

Insurance 244,552

Information Systems 718,466

Printing 21,643

Motor Pool 2,959

Public Activities 43,044

5,668,854

District Level Support 13 percent

Principal's Office 1,824,174

Board of Directors 31,804

Superintendent's Office 303,711

Business Office 480,322

Human Resources 358,366

Public Relations 54,219

Instruction Supervision 557,420

Nutrition Services Supervision 124,956

Transportation Supervision 115,790

Facilities Supervision 129,629

3,980,389

Revenue Sources

General Fund Revenues by Source

State 73.6%

Federal 8.7%

Local 15.6%

Local Non-Tax 2.1%

Other 0.1%

100.0%

ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS

Nondiscrimination

The Clarkston School District does not discriminate in any pro-

grams or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color,

national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation,

gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog

guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy

Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employ-

ee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of

alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, Jim Fry, Assistant Su-

perintendent, 1294 Chestnut St., Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-

2531 [email protected]; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Rebecca

Lockhart, Executive Director of Student Services, 1294 Chestnut St.,

Clarkston, WA 99403, (509) 758-2531, [email protected].

Students, and/or parents, staff or other individuals acting on behalf

of students of the district are eligible to participate in this com-

plaint procedure. This complaint procedure is designed to assure

that the resolution of real or alleged violations shall be directed

toward a just solution that is satisfactory to the complainant, the

administration and the board of directors. This grievance proce-

dure shall apply to the general conditions of the nondiscrimination

policy (Policy No. 3210), and more particularly to policies dealing

with guidance and counseling (Policy No. 2140) co-curricular pro-

gram (Policy No. 2150) and curriculum development and instruc-

tional materials (Policy No. 2020). As used in this procedure,

“grievance” shall mean a complaint which has been filed by a com-

plainant (a student, an employee, a parent or guardian) relating to

alleged violations of any anti-discrimination law including Title IX

regulations and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-190 or

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title VII of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964. A complaint shall mean a charge alleging

specific acts, conditions or circumstances, which are in violation of

the anti-discrimination laws. A respondent shall mean the person

alleged to be responsible or who may be responsible for the viola-

tion alleged in the complaint. The primary purpose of this proce-

dure is the secure an equitable solution to a justifiable complaint.

For details regarding the grievance steps, please as the building

administrator or refer to our nondiscrimination policy on the Clark-

ston School District webpage at www.csdk12.org under Quick

Links.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Clarkston School District complies with the Americans with Disabili-

ties Act of 1990, Public Law 101-236 (ADA), which prohibits the

discrimination on the basis of disability. The ADA requires that no

qualified individual with a disability, be denied the benefits of

school district services, programs, or activities.

Accordingly, Clarkston School District will not refuse to allow a

person with a disability to participate in a school district service,

program, or activity simply because the person has a disability.

Individuals with disabilities who may need a modification to partici-

pate in a school program and/or meeting should contact the Hu-

man Resources Office no later than three (3) days prior to the pro-

gram or meeting so that arrangements for modification or accom-

modations can be made.

FERPA Rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords par-

ents and students who are 18 years of age or older (“eligible stu

dents”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education rec-

ords. These rights are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education rec-

ords within forty-five (45) days after the day the Clarkston

School District “School” receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school

principal [or appropriate school official] a written request

that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The school

official will make arrangements for access and notify the

parent or eligible student of the time and place where the

records may be inspected.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s educa-

tion records that the parent or eligible student believes are

inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the stu-

dent’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible stu-

dents who wish to ask the Clarkston School District to

amend a record should write the school principal [or appro-

priate school official], clearly identify the part of the records

they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If

the school decides not to amend the record as requested by

the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the par-

ent or eligible student of the decision and of their right to a

hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional

information regarding the hearing procedures will be provid-

ed to the parent or eligible student when notified of the

right to a hearing.

The right to provide written consent before the school dis-

closes personally identifiable information (PII) from the stu-

dent’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA

authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which

permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school

officials with legitimate educational interests. A school offi-

cial is a person employed by the school as an administrator,

supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including

health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel)

or a person serving on the school board. A school official

also may include a volunteer or contractor outside the

school who performs an institutional service of function for

which the school would otherwise use its own employees

and who is under the direct control of the school with re-

spect to the use and maintenance of PII from education rec-

ords, such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or

therapist; a parent or student volunteering to serve on an

official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance com-

mittee; or a parent, student or other volunteer assisting an-

other school official in performing his or her tasks. A school

official has a legitimate educational interest if the official

needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or

her professional responsibility.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of

Education concerning alleged failures by the Clarkston

School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA

is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Edu-

cation, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.

Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act, or FERPA, permits the

disclosure of certain information as directory information that may

be released publicly without the permission of the parent. This

information is generally not considered harmful or invasion of pri-

vacy if disclosed. Directory information has been identified as the

following: name, address, telephone number, date and place of

birth, major field of study, participation in activities and sport,

weight, and height of athletic team members, dates of enrollment,

diploma and awards received, and most previous school attended.

Parents or eligible students who do not wish to have this infor-

mation released must contact the school principal in writing.

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Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying

Clarkston School District is committed to a safe and civil education-

al environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons,

free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, In-

timidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or

image, including those that are electronically transmitted - verbal,

or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be moti-

vated by race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honora-

bly-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation

(including gender expression or identity), marital status, the pres-

ence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in

Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service

animal by a person with a disability, when act:

Physically harms a student or damages the student’s proper-

ty; or

Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s

education; or

Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimi-

dating or threatening educational environment; or

Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly opera-

tion of the school.

Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually

possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimi-

dation or bullying.

“Other distinguishing characteristics” can include but are not lim-

ited to: physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeco-

nomic status and weight.

“Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the

act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s).

Please see the District’s Policy No. 3207, Prohibition of Harass-

ment, Intimidation and Bullying for more information. Individuals

who believe they have been the victim of harassment, intimidation

or bullying, or know of such an incident, may contact their school

administrator or counselor or the Clarkston School District Office.

Sexual Harassment

Clarkston School District is committed to a positive and productive

working environment free from discrimination, including sexual

harassment. This commitment extends to all students and employ-

ees and other persons involved in academic, educational, extracur-

ricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school,

whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school

transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere.

Sexual harassment means unwelcome conduct or communication

of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can occur adult to student,

student to student, adult to adult, or can be carried out by a group

of students or adults and will be investigated by the District even if

the alleged harasser is not a part of the school staff or student

body. The district prohibits sexual harassment of students by oth-

er students, district employees by other students, employees or

third parties involved in school district activities.

Under federal and state law, the term “sexual harassment” may

include:

Acts of sexual violence;

Unwelcome sexual or gender-directed conduct or communi-

cation that interferes with an individual’s educational perfor-

mance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive envi-

ronment;

Unwelcome sexual advances;

Unwelcome requests for sexual favors;

Sexual demands when submission is a stated or implied

condition of obtaining an educational benefit;

Sexual demands where submission or rejection is a factor in

an academic, or other school-related decision affecting an

individual.

How do I report sexual harassment?

You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to

the District’s Title IX Officer: Jim Fry, Assistant Superintendent,

(509) 758-2531, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403.

For a copy of the Clarkston School District’s Sexual Harassment

policy and procedure, contact your school or District Office. You

may also refer to our website at www.csdk12.org - Board of Direc-

tors - Policies & Procedures. Sexual Harassment of Student Prohib-

ited - Policy No. 3205 and Sexual Harassment of District Staff Pro-

hibited - Policy No. 5011.

Drug-Free Schools, Community, and Workplace

Clarkston School District prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or

distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students.

Compliance with these standards is mandatory. The District com-

plies with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to alco-

hol and illicit drugs. In addition, the District complies with the

regulations of both the Drug Free Work Place Act of 1988 and the

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Students unlawfully possessing, using, or distributing illicit drugs

or alcohol on school premises, designated school bus stops, or as

part of any school activity will be subject to immediate disciplinary

action. Students dealing with problems related to illicit drugs or

alcohol can seek help. Information is available from a school coun-

selor or principal.

Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices

Tobacco products and delivery devices include, but are not limited

to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco,

nicotine, electronic smoking/vapor devices, “vapor pens,” non-

prescribed inhalers, nicotine delivery devices or chemicals that are

not FDA-approved to help people quit using tobacco, devices that

produce the same flavor or physical effect of nicotine substances

and any other smoking equipment, device, material or innovation

(Policy No. 4215).

Any use of such products and delivery devices by staff, students,

visitors and community members will be prohibited on school dis-

trict property. Possession by, or distribution of tobacco products

and delivery devices to minors is prohibited. This will include all

district buildings, grounds and district-owned vehicles.

The use of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved nicotine

replacement therapy in the form of a nicotine patch, gum or loz-

enge is permitted. However, students and employees must follow

applicable policies regarding use of medication at school (Policy

No. 3416).

Firearms Prohibited

It is a violation of district policy and state and federal law for any

person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises,

school-provided transportation, or areas of other facilities being

used exclusively for school activities (RCW 9.41.250 and RCW

9.41.2880). See District Policy No. 4210, Regulation of Dangerous

Weapons on School Premises.

Should a student violate this policy, school officials shall notify the

student’s parents or guardians and the appropriate law enforce-

ment agency of known or suspected violations.




Medication at School/Life Threatening Health Conditions

Non-life threatening Health Conditions and Medications

Under normal circumstances, prescribed and over-the-counter med-

ication should be given before or after school hours under supervi-

sion of the parent or guardian.

If a student must receive medication at school, the parent must

submit a written signed authorization with a current order from the

health care provider (see forms below) and the unexpired medica-

tion in the original labeled packaging.

Life-threatening Health Conditions and Medications

Washington State law (SHB 2834) mandates that student with life-

threatening health conditions (where the condition would put the

child in danger of death during the school day) have medication or

treatment orders and a health plan in place in order to attend

school.

Life-threatening conditions include severe asthma, severe bee sting

or food allergies, diabetes, and certain heart conditions (and oth-

ers).

Forms to be Completed:

Authorization for Administration of Medication at School

(3416F) - The student’s health care provider completes the

top portion of the form. A parent/guardian must complete

and sign the bottom portion. Clarkston Health Services staff

must determine that the student is capable of self-

administering medications. Self-carried medications are for

emergency use only (e.g. epipens, inhalers, etc.).

Life Threatening Conditions - Completed and signed by par-

ent.

These forms must be completed prior to the beginning of each

school year. Forms are available at the District Office. Return the

forms to the school office no later than one week prior to the first

day of school.

Students will NOT be allowed to attend school unless these com-

pleted forms and the appropriately labeled, unexpired, medication

have been received by the school.

Students who have any of the above-listed or other life-threatening

conditions and/or who must take medication at school will ONLY

receive their class schedules and be permitted to attend class after

all necessary paperwork/medication has been received and pro-

cessed by the school. The parent will be contacted by the school

nurse to review this information and develop a health care plan.

McKinney-Vento Act: Assistance to Youth Experiencing

Homelessness

As required by Federal law (McKinney-Vento), Clarkston School Dis-

trict ensures that homeless children and youth are provided equal

access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided

to other children and youth. Students who become homeless may

receive assistance to enroll and remain in school, along with other

assistance, including coordination of free and reduced meal status,

arranging transportation services, community resource referrals

(shelters, medical services, etc.), community connections (free

meals, food banks, clothing banks, etc.), scholarship opportunities,

FAFSA verification for college-bound McKinney Vento students,

school materials, and personal care items.

If you become aware of students who may qualify for services un-

der the McKinney-Vento Act, or are in need of services for students

in your family, please contact the principal of your school with this

information.

Child Find

Child Find is the process of identifying all children from birth to

age 21 who may have a disability. Early detection of an educational

handicap is crucial and may lessen the effects of the disability for

the student in later years.

According to state and federal special education regulations, annu-

al public notice to parents of children who reside within a school

district is required regarding to Child Find responsibilities. School

districts are required to conduct child find activities for children

who may be eligible for services via Section 504 of the Rehabilita-

tion Act of 1973. For additional information related to Child Find

duties, please refer to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

392-172a-02040.

Clarkston School District is responsible for conducting awareness

and screening activities for the purpose of identifying and evaluat-

ing students within the District who have a disability and are in

need of special services. Children from ages 3 to 21, are eligible

for special education programs and services. If you have a student

whom you believe may be eligible for special education, you are

encouraged to contact the Clarkston School District Student Ser-

vices Department at (509) 769.5541.

Special Education Public Participation

Policies, procedures, evaluations, plans and reports related to spe-

cial education will be made available to parents and the public

through the District’s Student Services Department. For questions

or more information, contact the Student Services Department at

(509) 769-5541.

Homeschool Declaration

In compliance with state law (RCW 28A.200.010), each parent

whose child is receiving home-based instruction shall have the duty

to file annually, a signed declaration of intent that he or she is

planning to cause his or her child to receive home-based instruc-

tion. The statement shall include the name and age of the child,

shall specify whether a certificated person will be supervising the

instruction, and shall be written in a format prescribed by the su-

perintendent of public instruction. Each parent shall file the state-

ment by September 15th of the school year or within two weeks of

the beginning of any public school quarter, trimester, or semester

with the Clarkston School District superintendent.

Parents living within the Clarkston School District boundaries may

request this form from the District Office at 1294 Chestnut Street,

Clarkston, WA 99403. The form is also available on the District’s

website at www.csdk12.org - Info & Resources - Forms.

Parent & Community Involvement

The Clarkston School District invites all parents and citizens to

participate in school activities and provide feedback on their expe-

riences and suggestions for ways to improve the education of

Clarkston’s youth. We encourage you to contact the school offices

with any feedback, questions or concerns you might have. Phone

numbers and email addresses can be found on the District’s web-

site at www.csdk12.org - Info & Resources - District/School Con-

tacts.





Teacher Principal Evaluation Project (TPEP)

The Teacher Principal Evaluation Project is now referred to by the

legal term Teacher/Principal Professional Growth and Evaluation

System. Our school district has chosen the University of Washing-

ton Center for Educational Leadership 5D+ Instructional Rubric as

the evaluation tool for teachers, and the Association of Washington

School Principals Leadership Framework for the evaluation of all

principals. All teachers and principals and teachers were required

to be evaluated on the new system this year.

Asbestos Hazard (AHERA) Notification

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which has, until about

1980, been commonly used in building materials. Examples of

asbestos-containing building materials, (ACBM) are vinyl floor tile,

sprayed-on acoustical ceiling material, and pipe insulation. In

1986, Congress enacted the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response

Act (AHERA) to require public and private, secondary and elemen-

tary schools to identify ACBM in their school buildings and take

appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. In

1987, the US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a regulato-

ry program which enforces the AHERA mandate. These regulations

are incorporated within the AHERA Rule 40 C.F.R Part 763, Subpart

E.

In compliance with the AHERA Rule, the Clarkston School District

had its school buildings inspected by an asbestos inspector, ac-

credited by the State of Washington. During that inspection, areas

of suspect ACBM were identified. The type, condition, and loca-

tions of the ACBM were noted. Samples were taken of some, or all,

of the suspect ACBM. Suspect ACBM not sampled and analyzed

were assumed to contain asbestos. Confirmed and/or assumed

ACBM currently remain in certain locations in our school buildings.

Upon confirmations of the presence of ACBM, an Asbestos Manage-

ment Plan was developed for each of the school buildings in Clark-

ston School District by an asbestos management planner accredited

by the State of Washington. The Asbestos Management Plan in-

cludes a description of the measures currently being taken to en-

sure that the ACBM remaining in our school buildings are main-

tained in a condition that will not pose a threat to the health of our

students and employees. Information is provided on the periodical

monitoring of the condition of ACBM remaining in our school build-

ings through triennial re-inspections, conducted by accredited as-

bestos inspectors. Finally, the asbestos awareness training pro-

gram for maintenance and custodial personnel is discussed.

A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for your re-

view in the Clarkston School District facilities office and superinten-

dent’s office during regular office hours. Please direct all inquiries

regarding the Asbestos Management Plan to David Jagannath, Facil-

ities Manager, at (509) 769-5525.

Pesticide Notification Policy

State law requires school districts to notify parents/guardians of

students and employees of the school’s pest control policies and

methods. The Clarkston School District on occasion has a need to

use chemical sprays in order to manage vegetation and insect

pests. Chemical sprays are only one method in the District’s Inte-

grated Pest Management program (IPM) to help control vegetation

and insect pests. There is no fixed schedule for IPM treatments,

which can range from monitoring to baiting to trapping to spray-

ing. Chemical controls are used only when needed and in the least

toxic formulation required.

The goal of IPM is to protect human health and reduce loss from

pest damage, environmental pollution, human exposure to pesti-

cides and the cost of pest control. Spraying is done when and

where monitoring has indicated that vegetation or a pest will cause

unacceptable economic, aesthetic, or medical injury.

If the District deems it is necessary to use chemical sprays to man-

age vegetation and insect pests, the following guidelines are fol-

lowed:

Whenever practical, treatments will be at times when school

is not in session.

When it is necessary to apply herbicides when school is in

session, the areas will be clearly marked and isolated from

the school population. Pesticides used in the District must

be pre-approved by the maintenance director.

The following pesticides will be used when necessary: Triple

Shot, Amine-4, Buccaneer, Barricade, Gallery 75, Arsenal, Pro

Duce, Snapshot, Wasp and Hornet Spray and Ant Traps.

Herbicides will be used on all lawns, parking lot cracks,

curbs, fence lines, and shrub beds. Insecticides will be used

in buildings and outside when pests become a problem.

Records of applications will be on file at the maintenance

department.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for approved

materials can be obtained using the MSDS toll-free tele-

phone number (800) 451-8346.

All persons who apply approved pesticide/herbicides will be

licensed or under the direct supervision of a licensed indi-

vidual.

Notification and posting of pesticide/herbicide treatments

will be made in accordance with the applicable state law

RCW 17.21.415.

Though spray applications are primarily conducted when

school is not in session and the area is posted, some might

want prior notification of applications at their school. If you

would like to be placed on a list to receive prior notification

at your school, please contact David Jagannath, Facilities

Manager, at (509) 769-5525. The list will be kept from Sep-

tember through August.

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