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The Family Handbook explains the many services and opportunities available to families of West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools (District 197) in Minnesota.
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Family Handbook 2013-2014West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools
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District Information - Instructional Programs Educational Programs/Curriculum.................................2 Early Learning / Early Childhood Screening................2-3 School Formats.........................................................3-4
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Branch Out, Dakota County Area Learning School
Special Programs.........................................................4Special Education, English Language Learners, Extended Day Learning Opportunities
Testing & Assessment...................................................4 Extra-Curricular Activities.............................................5
District Information - Non-Instructional Programs Health Services.............................................................5 Transportation..............................................................6 Buildings & Grounds.....................................................6 Indoor Air Quality...................................................6 Pesticide Use.........................................................6 LIVEGREEN Energy Program................................8 AnnualAHERANotification....................................8 Technology...................................................................8 Child Nutrition..............................................................8 School Meal Prices, Prepaid Meal Accounts..........8 Free and Reduced Priced Meal Information......9-15 DistrictPoliciesandNotifications Data Privacy.......................................................16-17 Protection of Pupil Records, Use of Photos, Military Recruiter Access, Background Checks
Protection of Pupil Rights...........................................17 Bullying Prohibition Policy...........................................17 Criminal Background Checks.....................................18 Nondiscrimination Policy............................................18 Emergency Closing Information.................................18Community Education School-Age Care........................................................19 Youth Enrichment.......................................................19 Driver Education, ACT/SAT Prep, Aquatics Adult Enrichment........................................................19 Adult Basic Education, Adults with Disabilities, Older Adult Program (TPAC)Parent Involvement Resources Online Parent Access.................................................20 Volunteering...............................................................20 Employment Opportunities.........................................20
Family Handbook
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2013-2014
Early Learning ProgramsThe Early Learning Program of the West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools offers a variety of programming opportunities for families with children birth to kindergarten age living in the district community. Programming includes home visits and parent and child classes offered through Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), child-only preschool experiences offered through our Community Preschool classes, and ECFE’s Building Bridges program for Spanish-speaking families, which offers a traditional ECFE class in Spanish or a Family Literacy option for English language learners.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services are provided for children from birth through kindergarten. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development please call 651-403-7011 (Birth to Three Special Services Team or Early Intervention Services for children age 3 through kindergarten).
District-community collaborations and partnerships provide the Early Learning program with the opportunity to offer innovative programming and the highest quality early learning experience for children. We invite you to join us and experience all of the early learning opportunities that District 197 has to offer for our community’s youngest learners and their families.
For more information on Early Learning Programs, call 651-403-8353 or visit www.isd197.org. Para más información sobre los programas de la Niñez Temprana, por favor comunícate 651-403-8366.
The District 197 Family Handbook is your resource to the many services and opportunities available in our schools, as well as information required to be provided to you on an annual basis. If you have questions about any information contained in this handbook, contact the department identified in that section or your building principal.
School District 197 has a comprehensive curriculum review cycle that ensures a high quality, rigorous and relevant educational program for all students.
In the 2013-14 school year, the district will continue the expansion of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) with opportunities for students in grades 7-10. The new Minnesota Social Studies Academic Standards will be implemented in grades 5-12. All curricular adoptions meet MN Academic Standards and many include online resources for parents, students and teachers. For more information about the district’s education program, visit www.isd197.org.
District InformationInstructional Programs & Curriculum
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Family HandbookEarly Learning programs locations:
• MendotaElementarySchool: EarlyLearningOffice,EarlyChildhoodFamilyEducation (ECFE) North Site, Building Bridges Family Literacy Program and Community Preschool.• MorelandArts&HealthSciencesMagnetSchool: Community Preschool (PreK & Three School), Evening ECFE Building Bridges and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Services.•PilotKnobSTEMMagnetSchool: Community Preschool, ECFE South Site and ECSE Services.• FriendlyHillsMiddleSchool:Early Childhood Screening and ECSE Services.
Early Childhood Screening: Required for Kindergarten, Call 651-403-7635 for an appointment. Early Childhood Screening is a free service of the school district that provides an overview of a child’s development. Screening is best completed at age 3½ or before a child’s fourth birthday. Minnesota requires that all children be screened before entering kindergartenatapublicschool.Pleasecallourscreeningofficeat 651-403-7635 to schedule your child’s appointment.
During screening a nurse will check: hearing, vision*, immunization records, cognitive and motor skills, speech language and communication and social/emotional development. Parents will be provided with information on their child’s development, kindergarten readiness as well as other community resources. *While screening helps the district identify children who may benefit from available community resources, vision screening, while helpful, is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.
Screening appointments are held Monday-Thursday at Friendly Hills Middle School. If you receive district mailings, you will be notifiedafteryourchildturnsthreewithappointmentinformation.Ifyouhavenot receivednotificationandyourchild isnearingage four, please call to schedule an appointment.
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Early Learning Programs Continued Elementary Schools (K-4)Garlough Environmental Magnet, Mendota, Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet, Pilot Knob STEM Magnet and SomersetThe district’s five elementary schools - two neighborhoodschools and three magnet schools - serve students in grades K-4. Schools range in size from 270-400 students and offer awell-defined,comprehensiveandinclusivecurriculum.
The mission of district elementary schools is to “improve student achievement through the development of quality curriculum and the support of effective instruction.”
The basic skills in reading, oral and written communication, mathematics, science and social studies are stressed throughout the elementary grades. Activities of the individual classroom teacher are supplemented, based on the school, with specialized staff in music, Spanish, physical education, art and media instruction. In addition, each elementary has its own school counselor who teaches students essential skills for social and academic success.
Middle Schools (5-8)Friendly Hills and Heritage E-STEM MagnetThe district’s two middle schools serve students in grades 5-8. Generally, elementary students attending Mendota and Pilot Knob feed into Friendly Hills, and students from Moreland and Somerset attend Heritage. For Garlough students, it depends on where they reside.
Both schools capitalize on the natural curiosity of young adolescents. Students continue to delve into the core subjects while also exploring new disciplines such as world language, technology education, and family and consumer science. Students also have the option of taking band or orchestra. Schedules allow advanced students to take higher level classes in the subject in which they excel (e.g. high school geometry). Additional elective courses and co-curricular activities are offered for students at both Friendly Hills and Heritage.
Middle schools are organized into “houses” to best serve the intellectual and developmental needs of young adolescents in small, familiar environments. Houses are organized by grade level, both physically within the building and by subject, allowing students to study and learn in their small communities. Teachers within the houses work together to integrate thecurriculumandallow for flexibility inplanningand presenting of the material.
High School (9-12)Henry SibleyHenry Sibley is a four-year high school with a proud heritage, strong present, and promising future. Its mission is to “promote lifelong learning in a supportive and respectful environment that encourages maximum achievement for all.”
Henry Sibley offers students multiple opportunities to explore academics, activities and athletics. The comprehensive curriculum enables students to meet their academic goals while also developing their leadership, social and community responsibility objectives.
SibleyoffersavarietyoffineartsandAdvancedPlacement(AP)courses, as well as Project Lead the Way, AVID, College in the Schools (CIS), work experience and mentorship programs. There are also opportunities for international travel and study. Henry Sibley’s 50+ sports and co-curricular activities enjoy an high rate of participation - from the math team to football to service clubs.
Branch Out Program (gr. 12+)The district’s Branch Out program has dedicated itself to supporting and educating youth with disabilities as they transition into adult life. The goal is to increase these students’ self-knowledge, give them access to education and job training opportunities, and to immerse them in the community.
Branch Out students have not yet met the requirements for High School graduation, but they all have an Individual Education Plan to reach this goal. Some attend classes at Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College, while others take part in job coaching work experiences at ProAct and other local businesses. Students can also partake in driver’s permit education, resume writing, and job skill building. For more information, visit www.isd197.org or call 651-332-5569.
Dakota County Area Learning School (gr. 9-12)The Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) serves district students who do not thrive in a traditional high school setting. DCALS is located at 150 East Marie Avenue in West St. Paul and is operated by District 917, which also provides services for eight other Dakota County school districts. Call DCALS at 651-332-5570 for more information.
Gifted and TalentedThe School District Gifted and Talented Program strives to provide high levels of engagement and ongoing opportunities for enrichment and acceleration. It is our commitment to value high achievement and foster the high performance of our Gifted and Talented population. Visit the district website, www.isd197.org/academics/GT, or contact program coordinator Theresa Campbell at 651-403-7023 for more information.
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Special ProgramsThe Special Programs department is committed to helping each child reach his or her full potential. For information on any of the following programs, call 651-403-7011.
Special EducationSpecial Education is specially designed instruction based on each student’s needs. As required by law, the district provides a free, appropriate public education to approximately 800 students with disabilities from birth through age 21 who attend both public and private schools.
The district provides a variety of services so students may receive an education in the least restrictive environment. Some students receive support from Special Education in their general education classroom, while others participate in a separate Special Education program for most of the day. An educational team develops, implements and reviews each student’s individualized program in cooperation with a student’s parents/guardians. Contact the student’s building principal for more information.
Testing and AssessmentThe primary purpose of testing in School District 197 is to provide information to help improve instruction. The data received from testing helps the district analyze student progress and district curriculum. It also helps identify which programs will be most helpful for each student, and holds the district accountable for offering the best possible education.In addition to statewide assessment data, District 197 also uses data from a variety of national tests, such as NWEA’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Advanced Placement (AP), ACT, SAT, PSAT, EXPLORE, and PLAN. For more information about the district’s testing program, visit www.isd197.org.
English as a Second Language (ESL) The English as a Second Language Program offers English language instruction as well as academic support in reading and writing to 400 students representing 37 languages of the world. English as a Second Language (ESL) is available at all West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area Schools. Instruction is provided in small groups as well as through supported instruction in the regular classroom. Our goal is to make sure English Language Learners have the skills they need to succeed in school. Contact the student’s building principal for more information.
Extended Day Opportunities - Targeted ServicesTargeted Services are before and after school programs for students in middle and elementary school who need additional academic assistance. Targeted Services funding is provided by the State and allows districts to support extended day learning opportunities by hiring licensed teachers and providing transportation to participating students.
Students are selected for program involvement based on diagnostic tests and other criteria, with the services targeted tospecificanduniqueneeds.Watchformoreinformationfromyour school on 2013-14 targeted services opportunities.
Extra-Curricular ActivitiesStudents in middle and high school may enhance their school experience by participating in a variety of sports and activities.
Henry Sibley sports include: baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cross-country, dance, football, golf (boys/girls), gymnastics, hockey (boys/girls), Nordic ski (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field(boys/girls),volleyball(boys/girls),andwrestling.
Henry Sibley co-curricular opportunities include Band (pep, jazz), Bowling, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Chess Club, Concert Choir, Debate, Drama Club, Key Club, LINK Crew, Math League, Model United Nations, Honor Society, One-Act-Play, Prom Committee, Robotics, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Speech, Fiddles & Friends (strings), Student Council, Summer Marching Band, Trap and Skeet, Winterguard, Winter Drumline, Ultimate Frisbee, Yearbook, and many others.
In addition to the varsity sports at Henry Sibley, open to qualifying students in grades 7-8, Friendly Hills and Heritage offer sports and activities for middle school students. Registration and eligibility forms are available on the schools’ websites.
• Fall sports include cross-country (boys/girls), football, soccer (boys/girls), swimming and diving (girls), tennis (girls), and volleyball.
• Winter sports include basketball (boys/girls), swimming and diving (boys), and wrestling.
• Spring sports include baseball, softball, tennis (boys), and trackandfield(boys/girls).
For information on grades 7-12 sports and activities, call the Activities Office at 651-403-7206 or visit each schools’ website.
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District InformationNon-Instructional Programs
Health ServicesThe mission of the Health Services Program is to facilitate and strengthen the educational process by promoting, improving and protecting the health status of students. The district has a full-time nurse supervisor with health paraprofessionals and/or licensed school nurses (LSN) on duty in each school’s health office. In addition to assisting with daily medicalinquiries, the program also provides emergency care, annual vision/hearing screenings, and classroom instruction on health issues.
Visit www.isd197.org for more information about required immunizations, dispensing of medications, screenings, emergencycardsandmore.ForspecificquestionscontacttheHealthOfficeatyourchild’sschool.
Special Note About Student Health RecordsSchool District 197 protects the privacy rights of students as provided by federal law and state statutes. A student’s health recordsareclassifiedasprivatedataandaredistributedonlyto parties with a legitimate educational interest on a need-to-know basis. The district requires written consent from parents/guardians to release all or part of a student’s health record to other school personnel. If written informed consent has not been secured, health information will be shared only when it is in the best interest of the student’s health, safety and education.
Does your child have health insurance?If not, help may be available. Minnesota Health Care Programs have free and low-cost health insurance for children and families who qualify. (Medical Assistance has no monthly cost. MinnesotaCare has a monthly premium based on household income.)
Your child may be eligible if your household income is below:
Family size Monthly income Yearly income
2 $ 3,556 $ 42,672
3 $ 4,478 $ 53,736
Income is one factor for qualifying. Other rules and limits apply. Formore information,call yourcountyofficeorvisitwww.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare. The income limits above are valid until June 30, 2014.
To get a Minnesota Health Care Programs application:•Print one from the Internet: www.dhs.state.mn.us/healthcare•Call (877) KIDS-NOW toll free •Dakota County Human Services: 1 Mendota Road West, #100, West St. Paul, MN 55118. Phone: (651) 554-5601. Fax: (651) 554-5709.
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Buildings & Grounds/Health & SafetyDistrict 197 is committed to providing its students and staff with a safe, clean and comfortable environment. The department’s scope of responsibilities include management of new construction, building renovations and maintenance and operating mechanical systems for the district’s eight school buildings and transportation facility. Other areas of responsibilities include Health and Safety management, which includes OSHA compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos managementandfire/securitysystems.
Indoor Air QualitySchool District 197 has an Indoor Air Quality Team responsible for ensuring that students and staff enjoy an appropriate learning environment. The team is led by Mark Fenton, Facilities Manager: 651-403-7325.
Pesticide UseMinnesota State requires schools to inform parents and guardians if it applies certain pesticides on school property.Specifically,thislawrequiresschoolsthatapplythesepesticidesto maintain an estimated schedule of pesticide applications and to make the schedule available to parents and guardians forrevieworcopyingateachschooloffice.Tobenotifiedofpesticide use in District 197, see the form on the next page.
TransportationDistrict197ownsandoperatesabusfleetofnearly60busesfor transporting students safely to and from school. District guidelines provide for students to be transported as follows:
•Elementary school students (grades K-4) who live more than 0.75 mile from school.
•Middle school students (grades 5-8) who live more than one mile from school.
•High school students (grades 9-12) who live more than two miles from school.
All eligible students who reside within School District 197 and plan to ride a bus MUST REGISTER for service before August 1 of each year. The district can optimize school bus route planning if it knows which students will actually ride the bus. Students WILL NOT be listed for service unless the transportation department receives a registration form. Forms received after August 1 will be put on hold and studentsmaynothavebusservice for thefirst twoweeksof school. Student transportation requests received after the first twoweeksof schoolwill beprocessedwithin2-3business days. Please only register for service when you are sure your child will be riding a bus. Complete one form per child.FormsareavailableattheDistrictOffice,TransportationOffice, on the District 197 website at www.isd197.org/services/transportation or by calling 651-403-8320.
For 2013-14 School District 197 is expanding its fee-based transportation option to all students in grades K-12 who live within district walk boundaries. Students may still walk to school, however now they have a choice to ride a bus for the full school year or seasonally (November 15-April 15) for a fee.
Full Year = $235 per year, per studentSeasonal = $117 per year, per studentFamily cap = $470
Families receiving free or reduced-price services can request this service and receive a 50% fee waiver ($117 per year per student or $58 per student seasonal, family cap of $235). Learn more at www.isd197.org/services/transportation.
Student Transportation Safety PolicyThe District 197 School Board Policy 709: Student Transportation Safety Policy covers transportation safety training, conduct and consequences for misbehavior, bus driver training, operating rules and procedures, vehicle maintenance standards, school transportation safety director, and student transportation safety committee. This policy is availableonthedistrict’swebsite,ateachschoolofficeorbycontacting the transportation department at 651-403-8320. The following bus and bus stop rules should be followed by all riders and reinforced by parents/guardians.
Rules at the Bus Stop•Get to your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled
pick up. The school bus driver will not wait for students.•Respect the property of others while waiting at your stop.•Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself.•Use appropriate language.•Stay away from the street, road, or highway.•Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus.•After getting off the bus, move away from the bus.• If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the
bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street.
•Nofighting,harassment,intimidation,orhorseplay.•No alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Rules on the Bus• Immediately follow the directions of the driver.• Sit in your seat facing forward.• Talk quietly and use appropriate language.• Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.• Keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself.• Nofighting,harassment,intimidation,orhorseplay.• Do not throw any object.• No eating, drinking, or use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.• Do not bring any weapons or dangerous objects on the
school bus.• Do not damage the school bus.
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District 197 General Pesticide Use Notice/ Distrito Aviso General del uso de inscticidas
Dear Parents/Guardians: A Minnesota State law went into effect in year 2000 that requires schools to inform parents and guardians if they apply certain pesticides on school property. Specifically, this law requires schools that apply these pesticides to maintain an estimated schedule of pesticide applications and to make the schedule available to parents and guardians for review or copying at each school office. State law also requires that you be told that the long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides or the class of chemicals to which they belong may not be fully understood. If you would like to be notified prior to pesticide applications made on days other than those specified in the estimated schedule (excluding emergency applications), please complete and return the form below. If pesticides are applied, application will occur during non-school hours in the summer. The following is the 2013-2014 application schedule:
Location Dates All Schools 6/7/2014 – 8/10/2014
Request for Pesticide Notification I understand that the school will make available an estimated schedule of pesticide applications for review and copying at the school office. Should a pesticide application be scheduled on a day different from the day(s) specified in the original schedule, I would like to be notified. Please print neatly: Name of Parent/Guardian:____________________________ Date:_____________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Day Phone:(____)________________________ Evening Phone:(____)________________________ Email:_____________________________________
Estimados Padres o Tutores: Una ley del Estado de Minnesota entró en vigor en el año 2000 la cual obliga a las escuelas de informar a los padres y tutores si éstas usan ciertos tipos de insecticidas en propiedad escolar. Especificamente, esta ley obliga a las escuelas que usan estos insecticidas a mantener un horario de aplicaciones de insecticidas y tener disponible para los padres y tutores este horario para revisarlo o copiarlo en cada oficina escolar. La ley estatal también nos obliga a comunicarles los efectos de salud a largo plazo en niños del uso de tales insecticidas o la clase de quimicos a los que pertenecen puede que no sean totalmente entendidos. Si a usted le gustaria ser notificado con antelación del uso de insecticidad a parte de los dias especificados en el horario (excluyendo uso de emergencia), por favor complete y entregue el formulario siguiente. Si se usan insecticidas, las aplicaciones de estos tendrán lugar durante las horas no escolares en el verano. Lo siguiente es el horario de aplicación en el 2013-2014:
Lugar Fechas Todas las escuelas 6/7/2014 – 8/10/2014
Petición de Notificación de Insecticidas Entiendo que la escuela tendrá disponible un intento de horario del uso de insecticidas para revisarlo y copiarlo en la oficina escolar. Si el horario de la aplicación del insecticida es diferente del dia (s) especificado en el horario original, me gustaria que me lo notificaran. Por favor escribir con letra de molde: Nombre del padre/tutor:_________________________________Fecha:__________ Dirección:____________________________________________________________________________ Teléfono durante el dia: (___) __________________ Teléfono de noche: (___) _____________________ Correo electrónico: __________________________
Buildings and Grounds/Health & Safety Cont’dAnnual AHERA NotificationThe Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires that each district notify workers and building occupants annually regarding asbestos-related activities. Until the late seventies, asbestos was commonly used in commercial and residentialbuildingmaterials,suchasfloortile,fireproofingspray,and thermal system insulation used on pipes, tanks, and boilers.
In the fall of 1988, all of our school buildings were inspected for asbestos-containing materials according to AHERA protocol, using accredited inspectors. Based on the inspection results, management plans were developed for each school where asbestoswasfound.Theseplansareonfileandavailable forreviewbycontactingtheprincipal’soffice.
AHERA also requires that we conduct periodic surveillance inspections every six months to evaluate the condition of asbestos-containing materials and completely re-inspect our buildings every three years. This is done to verify that these materials are maintained in a safe condition.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Department of Education recommend that asbestos-containing materials in good condition be maintained in-place whenever possible. Therefore, the district has limited its asbestos removal to areas where renovation or maintenance activities are planned.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Buildings and Grounds Office at 651-403-7325.
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Child NutritionSchool Meal Prices 2013-14Breakfast
• Elementary (K-4) $1.50• Secondary (5-12) $1.85• Adult $2.00• Reduced (K-12) FREE• Milk (purchased à la carte) $0.50
Lunch• Elementary (K-4) $2.30• Secondary (5-12) $2.70• Reduced (K-12) $0.40• Adult $3.70• Milk (purchased à la carte) $0.50
Individual meal components may be purchased a la carte:• Entree $2.35• Side Dish $0.75
Each student will have their own personal account in which they can place money for purchases. Payment to accounts may be made to a student’s individual school with a personal check or cash only. Personal checks (payable to District 197 Child Nutrition) or cash amounts may also be sent directly totheDistrictChildNutritionOfficeforindividualormultiplestudents with a noted designation of how the money is to bedivided.TheChildNutritionOfficeisabletoplacemoneyin a student’s account for all schools. Each student’s Full Name and PIN or Student ID Number must be written on all personal checks or envelopes containing cash.
All students may use the money in their accounts to purchase individual cartons of milk and additional entrees or side dishes. Middle and High School students may also purchase snacks using their meal accounts. Parents may designate funds so that only the school breakfast and lunch may be purchased. Parents are able to make this choice when making a payment on the MyPaymentsPlus website or by contacting their school’s Child Nutrition representative.
Elementary students will be allowed to charge up to the cost of two meals and Middle and High School students up to the cost of one meal during the school year until mid May, at which time no charging will be permitted. Students at the meal charge limit will be given a peanut butter sandwich and milk until adequate funds are deposited into their account.
Account balances are available by contacting the Child Nutrition representative at their child’s school or by setting up an account with MyPaymentsPlus. Parents do not need to deposit money through MyPaymentsPlus in order to have an accountandcanstillenjoythebenefitsofviewingpurchasehistoryandlowbalancenotification.
TechnologyThe commitment by our community to support technology has madeabigdifferenceinDistrict197.Ourschoolsareoutfittedwith state-of-the-art educational technology providing them the opportunities to integrate digital tools into everyday learning.
Learning with technology is no longer bound to a computer lab. Teachers use laptops, iPads, iPods and interactive whiteboards to improve classroom instruction, spark students’ imaginations and provide for a more engaged learning environment.
Our students are “digital natives” and are going to live in a world where technology is part of all that they do. By applying this idea to their educational experience we are preparing them to be successful in the 21st century world that awaits them.
LIVEGREEN Sustainability ProgramLIVEGREEN is the district’s sustainability program that promotes energy saving and recycling initiatives. LIVEGREEN teams in every building help implement low-cost/no-cost efficiencystrategies to reduce ever-increasing energy costs, promote recycling and composting and focus on conserving resources.
Through this program, every school in the district has earned “Energy Star” status from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Free or Reduced Price School Meals
To apply for free or reduced-price school meals complete and submit an Application for Educational Benefits available onthe following pages. Families must complete a new form each year.TheApplicationforEducationalBenefitsisalsousedtodetermine funding for other important educational programs in the District, so please be sure to complete one each year.
Paper applications can also be obtained at each main school office or in the Child Nutrition section of www.isd197.org.Complete ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY.
Returncompletedapplicationto:ChildNutritionOffice,1897Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN 55118Credit Card Payments
MyPaymentsPlus allows parents to make online payments for their child’s meal account. It also enables parents to make payments by phone. At any time, parents may view their child’s account balance, check payments made through MyPaymentsPlus, and look at purchase history for the previous 30days.E-mailconfirmationsofpaymentsand lowbalancereminders are automatically sent to parents.
Payments can be made quickly and easily using a credit card or check. Wallet and Auto-Replenish features allow parents to set a low balance amount that will automatically replenish their child’saccountwhenitreachesaspecifiedbalance.Parentsneed not make deposits via MyPaymentsPlus in order to register an account andenjoy thebenefits of receiving low-balance reminders and viewing student purchase history.
MyPaymentsPlus accepts MasterCard and VISA credit cards; or you may pay by electronic debit from your checking or savings account by providing account and routing numbers.
Two ways to make a credit card deposit:
• Link to the MyPaymentsPlus website from the district’s website (www.isd197.org/services/childnutrition) or go directly to www.mypaymentsplus.com to register an account for your child(ren), and begin making payments.
• Call the MyPaymentsPlus Automated Hotline at 1-877-237-0946 and follow the prompts to register and begin making payments. Credit card payments can not be processed over the phone by calling the ChildNutritionOffice.
Comidas gratis a precio reducidoPara postular para comidas gratis o de precio reducido, completeyentregueunaAplicaciónparaBeneficiosEducativos que se encuentra más adelante.
Las solicitudes para el nuevo año escolar están disponibles el 1º de agosto. Las familias deben completar una forma nueva cada año. Por favor asegúrese de completar la forma de este año o su solicitud no será aceptada.
LaAplicaciónparaBeneficiosEducativostambiénseusaparadeterminarfinanciamientoparaotrosprogramaseducativos en el distrito, así es que por favor complete una solicitud cada año.
Las solicitudes pueden obtenerse en todas las escuelas del distritooenlasOficinasdelDistrito,1897DelawareAve.Mendota Heights.
A credit will be applied to the child’s account, helping offset the fee charged for transactions. This credit, and the fee charged, will vary depending on the total amount of the transaction. A single transaction may include multiple students attending any of the district’s schools.
Putting money in your child’s meal account• Elementary school open houses
A representative of the Child Nutrition Department will be present at each elementary school’s open house held prior to the start of the school year. The representative will gladly accept payment for school meals and answer questions about the Child Nutrition program. This is a great time to put money in your child’s account to start the school year.
• Back-to-School Kick-off at Heritage and Friendly Hills, Sibley Start-up Day A representative of the Child Nutrition Department will be present during picture days to accept deposits: Henry Sibley (8/28; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.), Heritage (8/28; Noon-6 p.m.), and Friendly Hills (8/29; 3-7 p.m.).
• Mail/Dropoff:TheDistrictChildNutritionOffice is located at Henry Sibley High School. You may drop off payments in person this summer and are also welcome to mail payments to: School District 197 Child Nutrition, 1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN 55118.
Child Nutrition Continued Parents MUST have Student ID Numbers to use either option. Parentsmaycontacttheirchild’sschoolofficeortheChildNutritionOfficeat651-403-7320tofindouttheirchild’sStudent ID Number.
Healthy Snacks
Low sugar and low fat snacks help promote lifelong healthy eating habits for children. Fresh fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and make excellentsnacks. Children should get five or more servings of fruitsand vegetables each day and snack time is a great time to fitthemin.Sendadifferentfruitorvegetablesnackeverydayto encourage them to try new items. Many of these are also available on the school lunch line every day!
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Instructions for Completing the Application for Educational Benefits
Instructions for Completing the Application for Educational Benefits
Complete the Application for Educational Benefits for school year 2013-14 if any of the following apply: − Any household member currently participates in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or
− One or more children in the household are foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child), or
− Total household income (gross earnings, not take-home pay) is within these guidelines:
Maximum Total Income
Household Size
$ Per Year
$ Per Month
$ Twice Per Month
$ Per 2 Weeks
$ Per Week
1 21,257 1,772 886 818 409 2 28,694 2,392 1,196 1,104 552 3 36,131 3,011 1,506 1,390 695 4 43,568 3,631 1,816 1,676 838 5 51,005 4,251 2,126 1,962 981 6 58,442 4,871 2,436 2,248 1,124 7 65,879 5,490 2,745 2,534 1,267 8 73,316 6,110 3,055 2,820 1,410
Additional 7,437 620 310 287 144
Children and Foster Status: List all children in the household in Section 2. • Indicate that a child is in foster care by checking the box. • Include any regular income, for example SSI, to children other than foster children. Do not list occasional
earnings like babysitting.
Case Number: Complete Section 3 if any household member currently participates in one of the programs listed in that section. If Section 3 is completed, skip Section 4 (adult names and incomes).
Adults / Household Incomes: List all adult household members, whether related or not, in Section 4. Include an adult who is temporarily away, such as a student away at college. Do not complete Section 4 if a case number was provided in Section 3, or if the application is for foster children only.
List each adult household member’s gross incomes (not take-home pay) and how often each income is received. For example “W” for Weekly. • List gross incomes before deductions. • If an income varies, list the amount usually received. • For farm/self-employment income only, list net income after subtracting business expenses. • Examples of “other income” to include in the last column are farm/self-employment, Veterans benefits
and disability benefits. • Check the “No Income” column after a person’s name if they have no income.
Do not include as income: foster care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments, combat pay, or value of assistance received from SNAP, WIC, FDPIR or Military Privatized Housing Initiative.
Signature: The form must be signed by an adult household member in section 6.
Social Security Number: The person signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number in section 6 unless: • A qualifying case number was provided in Section 3, or • All children in the household who need school meal benefits are foster children, or • The person signing the application does not have a Social Security number and has indicated this in
Section 6.
A
pplication for Educational Benefits
Free and Reduced-Price School M
eals School Year 2013-14 State and Federally Funded Programs
Return C
ompleted Form
to: Child N
utrition Office, 1897 D
elaware A
venue, Mendota H
eights, MN
55118 Phone: (651) 403-7320 1.
Check here if this is the first application at this school district or nonpublic school for any child listed below
. 2. N
ames of all C
hildren in Household including Foster C
hildren. Attach additional page if necessary.
3. Benefits (if applicable)
If any household mem
ber receives benefits from
a program listed below
, write in the nam
e of the person and case num
ber, check the appropriate box, and skip S
ection 4. ___________________
___________________ N
ame_________________C
ase Num
ber M
innesota Family Investm
ent Program
(MFIP
) S
upplemental N
utrition Assistance P
rogram (S
NA
P)
Food Distribution P
rogram on Indian R
eservations - M
edical Assistance and W
IC do not qualify -
* Child is the legal responsibility of a w
elfare agency or court. If all children applied for are foster children, skip Sections 3 and 4.
4. Nam
es of all Adults in H
ousehold (all household mem
bers not listed in Section 2).
Include all adults living in your household, related or not. Attach additional page if necessary.
Last Nam
e First N
ame
if N
O
income
Gross W
ages/ S
alaries—all jobs
(before deductions)
Pension, S
SI,
Retirem
ent, Social
Security
Public A
ssistance, C
hild Support,
Alim
ony
Unem
ployment,
Worker’s C
omp,
Strike B
enefits
Any O
ther Income,
including net Farm/
Self-E
mploym
ent
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ $_____ per ____
$_____ per ____ H
ousehold Incomes: W
rite in each gross income and how
often it is received: weekly (W
), bi-weekly (every other w
eek) (BW
), twice per m
onth (TM),
monthly (M
). Do not w
rite in hourly pay. If income fluctuates, w
rite in the amount norm
ally received. Attach additional page if necessary.
5. If your children are approved for school meal benefits, this inform
ation may be shared w
ith Minnesota H
ealth Care P
rograms to identify children w
ho are eligible for M
innesota health insurance programs. Leave the box blank to allow
sharing of information. S
ee back page for more inform
ation. D
o not share information w
ith Minnesota H
ealth Care P
rograms.
6. I certify (promise) that all inform
ation on this application is true and all income is reported. I understand that the school w
ill get federal and state funds based on the inform
ation I give. I understand that if I purposely give false information, m
y children may lose m
eal benefits and I may be prosecuted.
Signature of Adult H
ousehold Mem
ber (required) _________________________________ Print N
ame: _______________________________ D
ate: _________ Social Security num
ber – last 4 digits (required if Section 4 is com
pleted): * * * - * * - __ __ __ __ OR
I don’t have a S
ocial Security num
ber A
ddress: ___________________________________ City _______________________ Zip_________ H
ome P
hone: _____________ Work P
hone: ___________
Office U
se Only
Total Household S
ize: _____ Total Income: $ __________ per ________
Approved (check all that apply):
Case N
umber – Free
Foster – Free Incom
e – Free Incom
e – Reduced-P
rice D
enied: Incom
plete Incom
e Too High
Other: ________________
Signature – D
etermining O
fficial: _______________________ Date: _________
Signature – C
onfirming O
fficial: _______________________ Date: _________
Change S
tatus To: ________ Reason: _________________ W
ithdrawn: _____
Office U
se Only
Date V
erification Sent: _______ R
esponse Due: ________ 2
nd Notice: ______
Result:
No C
hange Free to R
educed-Price
Free to Paid
Reduced-P
rice to Free R
educed-Price to P
aid R
eason for Change:
Income
Case num
ber not verified Foster not verified
Refused C
ooperation O
ther: S
ignature – Verifying O
fficial: _________________________ Date: __________
Last Nam
e First N
ame
Date of B
irth M
onth/Day/Y
ear
Grade
School
if
Foster C
hild*
Any R
egular Incom
e to C
hild E
xample: S
SI
___/___/___
$____ per___
___/___/___
$____ per___
___/___/___
$____ per___
___/___/___
$____ per___
___/___/___
$____ per___
Priv
acy
Act S
tate
men
t / H
ow In
form
atio
n Is
Use
d Th
e N
atio
nal S
choo
l Lun
ch A
ct re
quire
s th
at th
e ho
useh
old
mem
ber s
igni
ng th
e ap
plic
atio
n m
ust p
rovi
de th
e la
st fo
ur d
igits
of t
heir
Soci
al
Secu
rity
num
ber u
nles
s th
e ap
plic
atio
n is
for a
fost
er c
hild
, or t
hey
do n
ot h
ave
a So
cial
Sec
urity
num
ber,
or th
ey p
rovi
de a
n ac
tive
assi
stan
ce
num
ber f
rom
the
Min
neso
ta F
amily
Inve
stm
ent P
rogr
am (M
FIP)
, Sup
plem
enta
l Nut
ritio
n As
sist
ance
Pro
gram
(SN
AP) o
r Foo
d Di
strib
utio
n Pr
ogra
m o
n In
dian
Res
erva
tions
(FDP
IR).
Prov
isio
n of
a S
ocia
l Sec
urity
num
ber i
s no
t man
dato
ry, b
ut if
a S
ocia
l Sec
urity
num
ber i
s re
quire
d fo
r a
com
plet
e ap
plic
atio
n an
d th
e ho
useh
old
does
not
pro
vide
the
info
rmat
ion,
the
appl
icat
ion
cann
ot b
e ap
prov
ed.
We
will
use
your
info
rmat
ion
to d
eter
min
e if
your
chi
ld is
elig
ible
for f
ree
or re
duce
d-pr
ice
scho
ol m
eals
, and
for a
dmin
istra
tion
and
enfo
rcem
ent
of th
e lu
nch
and
brea
kfas
t pro
gram
s. W
e m
ay s
hare
you
r elig
ibilit
y in
form
atio
n w
ith e
duca
tion,
hea
lth, a
nd n
utrit
ion
prog
ram
s to
hel
p th
em
eval
uate
, fun
d or
det
erm
ine
bene
fits
for t
heir
prog
ram
s, a
udito
rs fo
r pro
gram
revi
ews,
and
law
enf
orce
men
t offi
cial
s to
hel
p th
em lo
ok in
to
viol
atio
ns o
f pro
gram
rule
s.
At p
ublic
sch
ool d
istri
cts,
eac
h st
uden
t's e
ligib
ility
stat
us is
als
o re
cord
ed o
n a
stat
ewid
e co
mpu
ter s
yste
m u
sed
to re
port
stud
ent d
ata
to th
e M
inne
sota
Dep
artm
ent o
f Edu
catio
n as
requ
ired
by s
tate
law
. The
Min
neso
ta D
epar
tmen
t of E
duca
tion
uses
this
info
rmat
ion
to: (
1) a
dmin
iste
r st
ate
and
fede
ral p
rogr
ams,
(2) c
alcu
late
com
pens
ator
y re
venu
e fo
r pub
lic s
choo
ls, a
nd (3
) jud
ge th
e qu
ality
of t
he s
tate
's e
duca
tiona
l pro
gram
. C
hild
ren
who
are
elig
ible
for f
ree
and
redu
ced-
pric
e sc
hool
mea
ls m
ay b
e el
igib
le fo
r Min
neso
ta H
ealth
Car
e Pr
ogra
ms.
You
r chi
ld’s
elig
ibilit
y st
atus
for s
choo
l mea
ls (q
ualif
ied
for f
ree
or re
duce
d-pr
ice
mea
ls) m
ay b
e sh
ared
with
Min
neso
ta H
ealth
Car
e Pr
ogra
ms
unle
ss y
ou te
ll us
not
to
shar
e yo
ur in
form
atio
n by
che
ckin
g th
e bo
x in
Sec
tion
5 of
the
appl
icat
ion.
You
are
not
requ
ired
to s
hare
info
rmat
ion
for t
his
purp
ose
and
your
de
cisi
on w
ill no
t affe
ct a
ppro
val f
or s
choo
l mea
l ben
efits
. N
ondi
scrim
inat
ion
Stat
emen
t Th
is e
xpla
ins
wha
t to
do if
you
bel
ieve
you
hav
e be
en tr
eate
d un
fairl
y: In
acc
orda
nce
with
Fed
eral
Law
and
U.S
. Dep
artm
ent o
f Agr
icul
ture
pol
icy,
th
is in
stitu
tion
is p
rohi
bite
d fro
m d
iscr
imin
atin
g on
the
basi
s of
race
, col
or, n
atio
nal o
rigin
, sex
, age
, or d
isab
ility.
To
file
a co
mpl
aint
of
disc
rimin
atio
n, w
rite
USD
A, D
irect
or, O
ffice
of A
djud
icat
ion,
140
0 In
depe
nden
ce A
venu
e, S
W, W
ashi
ngto
n, D
.C. 2
0250
-941
0 or
cal
l tol
l fre
e (8
66)
632-
9992
(Voi
ce).
Indi
vidu
als
who
are
hea
ring
impa
ired
or h
ave
spee
ch d
isab
ilitie
s m
ay c
onta
ct U
SDA
thro
ugh
the
Fede
ral R
elay
Ser
vice
at (
800)
87
7-83
39; o
r (80
0) 8
45-6
136
(Spa
nish
). U
SDA
is a
n eq
ual o
ppor
tuni
ty p
rovi
der a
nd e
mpl
oyer
. C
hild
ren’
s Et
hnic
and
Rac
ial I
dent
ity (O
ptio
nal)
Plea
se p
rovi
de th
e fo
llow
ing
info
rmat
ion,
whi
ch is
use
d to
det
erm
ine
the
scho
ol’s
com
plia
nce
with
civ
il rig
hts
law
s. If
the
info
rmat
ion
is le
ft bl
ank,
a
repr
esen
tativ
e of
the
scho
ol is
requ
ired
to id
entif
y th
e et
hnic
and
raci
al id
entit
y of
par
ticip
ants
for c
ivil
right
s re
porti
ng.
1. C
hoos
e on
e et
hnic
ity:
His
pani
c/La
tino
Not
His
pani
c/La
tino
2. C
hoos
e on
e or
mor
e ra
ces
(rega
rdle
ss o
f eth
nici
ty):
Asi
an
Am
eric
an In
dian
or A
lask
an N
ativ
e B
lack
or A
frica
n Am
eric
an
Nat
ive
Haw
aiia
n or
oth
er P
acifi
c Is
land
er
Whi
te
Rev
ised
May
201
3
Civ
il R
ight
s S
urve
y (v
olun
tary
)
This
info
rmat
ion
is re
ques
ted
sole
ly fo
r the
pur
pose
of d
eter
min
ing
com
plia
nce
with
fede
ral
civi
l rig
hts l
aws,
and
will
not
aff
ect y
our a
pplic
atio
n. B
y pr
ovid
ing
this
info
rmat
ion,
you
w
ill a
ssis
t us i
n as
surin
g th
at th
is p
rogr
am is
adm
inis
tere
d in
a n
ondi
scrim
inat
ory
man
ner.
1. E
thni
city
(che
ck o
ne):
£ H
ispa
nic
or L
atin
o £
Not
His
pani
c or
Lat
ino2
. Rac
e (c
heck
one
or
mor
e):
Instrucciones para completar la Solicitud de Beneficios EducativosInstrucciones para completar la Solicitud de Beneficios Educativos
Complete la Solicitud de Beneficios Educativos para el año escolar 2013-14 si le aplica cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones: - Cualquiera de los miembros de la unidad familiar participan actualmente en los programas Minnesota Family
Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), o Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), o
- Uno o más de los niños de la unidad familiar son hijos de crianza (una agencia de beneficencia o un tribunal tienen responsabilidad legal por el niño), o
- Los ingresos totales de la unidad familiar (ingresos brutos, no la paga neta) están dentro de los siguientes parámetros:
Ingreso total máximo
Tamaño de la unidad familiar
$ Por año $ Por mes $ Dos veces al mes
$ Cada 2 semanas
$ Por semana
1 21,257 1,772 886 818 409 2 28,694 2,392 1,196 1,104 552 3 36,131 3,011 1,506 1,390 695 4 43,568 3,631 1,816 1,676 838 5 51,005 4,251 2,126 1,962 981 6 58,442 4,871 2,436 2,248 1,124 7 65,879 5,490 2,745 2,534 1,267 8 73,316 6,110 3,055 2,820 1,410
Adicional 7,437 620 310 287 144
Los niños y la condición de hijo de crianza Indique a todos los niños de la unidad familiar en la Sección 2. • Marque la casilla correspondiente para indicar la condición de hijo de crianza de cada niño. • Incluya cualesquiera ingresos regulares, como SSI, de los niños que no sean hijos de crianza (no incluya
ingresos ocasionales como trabajo de niñero). Número de asistencia Complete la Sección 3 si cualquiera de los miembros de la unidad familiar participa actualmente en uno de los programas indicados en esa sección. Si llena la Sección 3, salte la Sección 4 (nombres e ingresos de los adultos).
Ingresos de los adultos / la unidad familiar Indique todos los miembros de la unidad familiar, independientemente del parentesco, en la Sección 4. Incluya a cualquier adulto que se encuentre ausente temporalmente, como un estudiante universitario..
Indique los ingresos brutos de cada miembro adulto de la unidad familiar, no la paga neta, y cuán frecuentemente los recibe. Por ejemplo, “S” por semanalmente. • Indique los ingresos brutos antes de las deducciones. • Si algún ingreso varía, indique el monto que se recibe usualmente. • Únicamente para ingresos de trabajo agrícola/por cuenta propia, indique los ingresos netos después de
descontar los gastos de negocios. • Ejemplos de “otros ingresos” que se pueden incluir en la última columna son ingresos de trabajo agrícola/por
cuenta propia, beneficios de veterano y beneficios por discapacidad. • Marque la columna “Sin ingresos” después del nombre de una persona si no tiene ingresos.
No incluya como ingresos: pagos de cuidado de hijos de crianza, beneficios educativos federales, pagos del programa MFIP, paga de combate o el valor de la asistencia recibida de los programas SNAP, WIC, FDPIR o la Iniciativa de Viviendas Militares Privatizadas.
Firma Un miembro adulto de la unidad familiar debe firmar el formulario.
Número de Seguro Social La persona que firme la solicitud debe proveer los últimos cuatro dígitos del número de Seguro Social, a no ser que: • Se haya suministrado un número de calificación de asistencia en la Sección 3, o • Todos los niños que viven en la unidad familiar y necesitan beneficios de comidas escolares son hijos de
crianza, o • La persona que firma la solicitud no tiene un número de Seguro Social y lo ha indicado en la Sección 6
So
licitu
d de
Ben
efic
ios E
duca
tivos
C
omid
as e
scol
ares
gra
tuita
s y d
e pr
ecio
red
ucid
o
Año
esc
olar
201
4
Prog
ram
as c
on fi
nanc
iam
ient
o es
tata
l y fe
dera
l E
nvíe
la fo
rma
com
plet
a a:
Chi
ld N
utri
tion
Off
ice,
189
7 D
elaw
are
Ave
. Men
dota
Hei
ghts
, MN
551
18- F
ono:
651
-403
-732
0 1.
M
arqu
e aq
uí si
est
a la
prim
era
solic
itud
que
cual
quie
ra d
e lo
s niñ
os in
dica
dos a
con
tinua
ción
ha
pres
enta
do e
n es
te d
istri
to e
scol
ar o
esc
uela
púb
lica.
2. N
ombr
es d
e to
dos l
os n
iños
que
vi
ven
en la
uni
dad
fam
iliar
in
cluy
endo
hijo
s de
cria
nza
Adj
unte
hoj
as a
dici
onal
es si
las n
eces
ita
Ape
llido
N
ombr
e
Fe
cha
de
Nac
imie
nto
Mes
/Día
/Año
G r a d o
Esc
uela
S
i es
hijo
de
cria
nza*
Cua
lqui
er
ingr
eso
regu
lar
del
niño
Ej
empl
o: S
SI
3.
Ben
efic
ios (
si c
orre
spon
de)
Si c
ualq
uier
a de
los m
iem
bros
de
la u
nida
d fa
mili
ar re
cibe
be
nefic
ios d
e cu
alqu
iera
de
los p
rogr
amas
indi
cado
s a
cont
inua
ción
: ind
ique
el n
ombr
e de
la p
erso
na y
el n
úmer
o de
ca
so, m
arqu
e la
cas
illa
corr
espo
ndie
nte
y sa
lte la
Sec
ción
4.
____
____
____
____
__
____
____
____
____
N
ombr
e N
úmer
o de
cas
o
Min
neso
ta F
amily
Inve
stm
ent P
rogr
am (M
FIP)
Sup
plem
enta
l Nut
ritio
n A
ssis
tanc
e Pr
ogra
m S
NA
P)
F
ood
Dis
tribu
tion
Prog
ram
on
Indi
an R
eser
vatio
ns
(FD
PIR
) - M
edic
al A
ssis
tanc
e y
WIC
no
calif
ican
___/
___/
___
$___
_ po
r___
_
___/
___/
___
$___
_ po
r___
_
___/
___/
___
$___
_ po
r___
_
___/
___/
___
$___
_ po
r___
_
___/
___/
___
$___
_ po
r___
_
* El
niñ
o es
la re
spon
sabi
lidad
lega
l de
una
agen
cia
de b
enef
icen
cia
o tri
buna
l. Si
todo
s los
niñ
os p
or lo
s que
se so
licita
son
hijo
s de
cria
nza,
salte
las S
ecci
ones
3 y
4.
5. Si
sus h
ijos r
ecib
en a
prob
ació
n pa
ra re
cibi
r ben
efic
ios d
e co
mid
as e
scol
ares
, la
info
rmac
ión
se p
odrá
div
ulga
r a lo
s Pro
gram
as d
e at
enci
ón m
édic
a de
Min
neso
ta (M
inne
sota
H
ealth
Car
e Pr
ogra
ms)
par
a id
entif
icar
a n
iños
ele
gibl
es p
ara
los p
rogr
amas
de
segu
ro m
édic
o de
Min
neso
ta. D
eje
la c
asill
a en
bla
nco
para
per
miti
r que
se d
ivul
gue
la
info
rmac
ión.
Con
sulte
el d
orso
par
a ob
tene
r más
info
rmac
ión.
No
divu
lgar
info
rmac
ión
a lo
s pro
gram
as d
e at
enci
ón m
édic
a de
Min
neso
ta.
6. C
ertif
ico
(pro
met
o) q
ue to
da la
info
rmac
ión
cont
enid
a en
est
a so
licitu
d es
cie
rta
y qu
e se
han
rep
orta
do to
dos l
os in
gres
os. E
ntie
ndo
que
la e
scue
la r
ecib
irá
fond
os
fede
rale
s y e
stat
ales
segú
n la
info
rmac
ión
que
yo p
rove
a. E
ntie
ndo
que
si d
oy in
form
ació
n fa
lsa
a pr
opós
ito, m
is h
ijos p
odrá
n pe
rder
los b
enef
icio
s de
com
ida
y yo
po
dría
ser
enju
icia
do.
Firm
a de
un
mie
mbr
o ad
ulto
de
la u
nida
d fa
mili
ar (o
blig
ator
ia) _
____
____
____
____
____
___N
ombr
e en
letra
de
impr
enta
: ___
____
____
____
____
____
_ Fe
cha:
___
____
__
Núm
ero
de S
egur
o So
cial
– ú
ltim
os 4
díg
itos (
oblig
ator
io si
se ll
ena
la S
ecci
ón 4
): *
* *
- * *
- __
_ __
_ __
_ __
_ O
N
o te
ngo
núm
ero
de S
egur
o So
cial
Dire
cció
n: _
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
Ciu
dad
____
____
____
____
___
Cód
. pos
tal_
____
___
Telé
fono
del
hog
ar: _
____
____
____
Tel
éfon
o de
l tra
bajo
: ___
____
_
4. N
ombr
es d
e to
dos l
os a
dulto
s que
viv
en e
n la
un
idad
fam
iliar
(to
dos l
os m
iem
bros
de
la u
nida
d fa
mili
ar n
o in
dica
dos e
n la
Sec
ción
2)
Incl
uya
a to
dos l
os a
dulto
s que
viv
en e
n su
uni
dad
fam
iliar
, ind
epen
dien
tem
ente
del
par
ente
sco.
A
djun
te u
na h
oja
adic
iona
l si l
a ne
cesi
ta.
Ape
llido
N
ombr
e
Mar
que
si N
O
tiene
in
gres
os
Ingr
esos
de
la u
nida
d fa
mili
ar: A
punt
e ca
da in
gres
o br
uto
y co
n cu
ánta
frec
uenc
ia se
reci
be: s
eman
alm
ente
(S),
bise
man
alm
ente
(una
sem
ana
sí y
otra
no)
(BS)
, qui
ncen
alm
ente
(Q),
men
sual
men
te (M
). N
o in
diqu
e la
pag
a po
r ho
ra. S
i alg
ún in
gres
o va
ría, i
ndiq
ue e
l mon
to q
ue se
reci
be re
gula
rmen
te. A
djun
te u
na h
oja
adic
iona
l si l
a ne
cesi
ta.
Suel
dos y
sala
rios
brut
os -
todo
s los
em
pleo
s - a
ntes
de
la
s ded
ucci
ones
-
Pens
ión,
SSI
, ju
bila
ción
Se
guro
Soc
ial
Asi
sten
cia
públ
ica,
m
anut
enci
ón d
e m
enor
es, p
ensi
ón
alim
entic
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Des
empl
eo,
com
pens
ació
n a
traba
jado
res,
bene
ficio
s por
hu
elga
Cua
lqui
er o
tro
ingr
eso,
incl
uido
el
neto
de
traba
jo
agríc
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por c
uent
a pr
opia
$___
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or _
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or _
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or _
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or _
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or _
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or _
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or _
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l Hou
seho
ld S
ize:
___
__ T
otal
Inco
mes
: $ _
____
____
_ p
er _
____
___
App
rove
d (c
heck
all
that
app
ly):
C
ase
Num
ber -
Fre
e
Fost
er -
Free
Inco
me
– Fr
ee
Inco
me
– R
educ
ed-P
rice
O
ffic
e U
se O
nly
Den
ied:
In
com
plet
e
Inco
me
Too
Hig
h
Oth
er:
Sign
atur
e - D
eter
min
ing
Off
icia
l: __
____
____
____
____
____
___
Dat
e: _
____
__
Cha
nge
Stat
us T
o: _
____
___
Rea
son:
___
____
____
____
_ W
ithdr
awn:
___
___
Si
gnat
ure
– C
onfir
min
g O
ffic
ial:
____
____
____
____
____
_ D
ate:
___
____
____
D
ate
Ver
ifica
tion
Sent
: ___
____
_ R
espo
nse
Due
: ___
____
_ 2nd
Not
ice:
___
___
Res
ult:
No
Cha
nge
Free
to R
educ
ed-P
rice
Free
to P
aid
Off
ice
Use
Onl
y
Red
uced
-Pric
e to
Fre
e
Red
uced
-Pric
e to
Pai
d
Rea
son
for C
hang
e:
Inco
me
C
ase
num
ber n
ot v
erifi
ed
Fost
er n
ot v
erifi
ed
R
efus
ed C
oope
ratio
n
Oth
er:
Sign
atur
e –
Ver
ifyin
g O
ffic
ial:
____
____
____
____
____
__ D
ate:
___
____
____
Dec
lara
ción
sobr
e la
Ley
de
Priv
acid
ad /
Cóm
o se
usa
la in
form
ació
n
La L
ey N
acio
nal d
e A
lmue
rzos
Esc
olar
es e
xige
que
el m
iem
bro
de la
uni
dad
fam
iliar
que
firm
a la
solic
itud
sum
inis
tre lo
s últi
mos
cua
tro d
ígito
s del
núm
ero
de S
egur
o So
cial
a
men
os q
ue la
solic
itud
sea
para
un
hijo
de
cria
nza
o qu
e no
teng
a un
núm
ero
de S
egur
o So
cial
, o si
pro
vee
un n
úmer
o de
asi
sten
cia
activ
o de
los p
rogr
amas
Min
neso
ta F
amily
In
vest
men
t Pro
gram
(MFI
P), S
uppl
emen
tal N
utrit
ion
Ass
ista
nce
Prog
ram
(SN
AP)
o F
ood
Dis
tribu
tion
Prog
ram
on
Indi
an R
eser
vatio
ns (F
DPI
R).
No
es o
blig
ator
io p
rove
er u
n nú
mer
o de
Seg
uro
Soci
al, p
ero
si se
exi
ge e
l núm
ero
de S
egur
o So
cial
par
a co
mpl
etar
una
solic
itud,
y si
dic
ho n
úmer
o no
se p
rove
e, n
o se
pue
de a
prob
ar la
solic
itud.
Usa
rem
os su
info
rmac
ión
para
det
erm
inar
si su
hijo
es e
legi
ble
para
reci
bir c
omid
as g
ratu
itas o
de
prec
io re
duci
do, a
sí c
omo
para
fine
s de
adm
inis
traci
ón y
cum
plim
ient
o de
lo
s pro
gram
as d
e al
mue
rzos
y d
esay
unos
. Po
drem
os d
ivul
gar s
u in
form
ació
n de
ele
gibi
lidad
a lo
s pro
gram
as d
e ed
ucac
ión,
salu
d y
nutri
ción
a fi
n de
ayu
darlo
s a e
valu
ar,
finan
ciar
o d
eter
min
ar lo
s ben
efic
ios d
e su
s pro
gram
as, a
los a
udito
res p
ara
fines
de
revi
sion
es d
e pr
ogra
mas
y a
los f
unci
onar
ios d
e cu
mpl
imie
nto
de la
s ley
es a
fin
de
ayud
arlo
s a in
vest
igar
vio
laci
ones
de
las r
egla
s del
pro
gram
a.
En lo
s dis
trito
s esc
olar
es p
úblic
os, l
a co
ndic
ión
de e
legi
bilid
ad d
e ca
da e
stud
iant
e ta
mbi
én se
regi
stra
en
un si
stem
a de
com
puta
dora
est
atal
que
info
rma
los d
atos
sobr
e lo
s es
tudi
ante
s al D
epar
tam
ento
de
Educ
ació
n de
Min
neso
ta se
gún
lo e
xige
la le
y es
tata
l. El
Dep
arta
men
to d
e Ed
ucac
ión
de M
inne
sota
usa
est
a in
form
ació
n pa
ra: (
1) a
dmin
istra
r lo
s pro
gram
as e
stat
ales
y fe
dera
les,
(2) c
alcu
lar i
ngre
sos c
ompe
nsat
orio
s par
a es
cuel
as p
úblic
as, y
(3) j
uzga
r la
calid
ad d
el p
rogr
ama
educ
ativ
o de
l est
ado.
Los n
iños
ele
gibl
es p
ara
reci
bir c
omid
as g
ratu
itas y
de
prec
io re
duci
do p
uede
n se
r ele
gibl
es p
ara
los p
rogr
amas
de
aten
ción
méd
ica
de M
inne
sota
. La
cond
ició
n de
ele
gibi
lidad
de
su h
ijo p
ara
reci
bir c
omid
as e
scol
ares
(cal
ifica
ción
par
a co
mid
as g
ratu
itas o
de
prec
io re
duci
do) s
e po
drá
divu
lgar
a lo
s pr
ogra
mas
de
aten
ción
méd
ica
de M
inne
sota
a
men
os q
ue u
sted
nos
pid
a qu
e no
lo h
agam
os m
arca
ndo
la c
asill
a de
la S
ecci
ón 5
de
la so
licitu
d. N
o se
le e
xige
com
parti
r inf
orm
ació
n pa
ra e
stos
fine
s y su
dec
isió
n no
afe
ctar
á la
apr
obac
ión
para
reci
bir b
enef
icio
s de
com
idas
esc
olar
es.
Dec
lara
ción
de
no d
iscr
imin
ació
n Es
to e
xplic
a lo
que
pue
de h
acer
si c
ree
que
lo h
an tr
atad
o de
man
era
inju
sta:
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Protection and Privacy of Pupil Educational Records*Parents/guardians of a School District 197 student and eligible students (18 years or older), have the right under federal and state laws to review their student’s educational and health records.
Parents have the right to require an amendment to student records to ensure they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. They have the right to direct the district not to divulge to the public certain “directory information” relating to the student – including name, telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, date of attendance, enrollment status, and previous educational institutions attended. They may also request that the name(s) and phone numbers of parents be withheld.
Requests for non-disclosure must be made in writing and received by the district by Oct. 1. (Requests should be sent toKathyMutch,Superintendent’sOffice,1897DelawareAve,Mendota Heights, MN 55118.) Note that a request is effective for only one school year. Parents also have the right to consent in writing before the district discloses to the public any other information within the student’s educational records. However, parental consent is not required for disclosure to district staff members who have a legitimate educational interest in the student. The school district also forwards educational records upon request to a school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
The district’s information policies and regulations may be examinedattheDistrictOffice.Acomplaintforanyfailuretocomply with the student privacy requirementsmay be filedwith the Student and Family Education Rights and Privacy Office,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,Washington,DC20202.A complaintmust contain specific allegations of fact givingreasonable cause to believe that a violation of the federal statute or regulations has occurred.
*See Policy 515 for complete information on the protection and privacy of pupil educational records.
Military Recruiter Access to Student DataMinnesota Law states that a secondary institution shall release tomilitaryrecruitingofficersthenames,addressesandhometelephone numbers of students in grade 11 and 12 within 60 days after the request, except as otherwise provided. Parents/guardians and eligible students (18 years or older) have the right to request that their student’s data not be released to the military. To request non-disclosure to the military, parents
need to contact the Henry Sibley High School principal by Oct. 1 each year.
Data released to military recruiters under this subdivision:
(1) may be used only for the purpose of providing information to students about military service, state and federal veterans’ education benefits, and other career and educationalopportunities provided by the military; and (2) shall not be further disseminated to any other person except personnel of the recruiting services or the armed forces.
Note that a request for non-disclosure to the media only pertains to the school district’s release of such data. Military recruiters may have additional means of collecting student contact information and thus students may still be contacted by a recruiter.
Internet and Electronic Resources UseThe ability to use technology tools and conduct electronic information research skills are now fundamental to preparation of citizens and future employees. Access to the school district technology system and to the Internet enables students and employees to explore thousands of libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people around the world. The school district expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the school district technology system and the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide guidance and instruction to students in their use.
The Internet and Electronic Resources Acceptable Use and SafetyPolicy(524)definesacceptablestudentandemployeeuse of the school district technology system, provides guidelines for use of personal devices within the district and sets forth policies establishing acceptable and safe use of the Internet and web 2.0 tools, including electronic communications. The policy covers uses of the school district technology system and Internet resources or accounts on or off district property and/or personal electronic resources while at work or on district property and/or the district system.
At the start of each year, all parents/guardians and students in grades 5-12 must sign and Internet and Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Agreement. Parents/guardians with questions or concerns about the Acceptable Use Agreement should schedule a meeting with the school principal to discuss alternative learning options.
District Policies and NotificationsSchool District PoliciesPursuant to statute, the School Board has adopted formal policies addressing student rights and expectations. To review the full text of these policies, visit www.isd197.org/schoolboard/policies.
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Protection of Pupil RightsThe Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires School District 197 to notify parents/guardians and allow them to opt their child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):
1. Politicalaffiliationsorbeliefsofthestudentorstudent’sparent;2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;3. Sexual behavior or attitudes;4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;7. Religiouspractices,affiliations,orbeliefsofthestudentorparents;or8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.
At this time, there are no such activities scheduled for the 2013-14 school year. Should any surveys and activities be scheduled after the school year starts, School District 197 will provide parents, within a reasonable period of time prior to the administration ofthesurveysandactivities,notificationofthesurveysandactivitiesandbeprovidedanopportunitytoopttheirchildout,aswell as an opportunity to review the surveys. (Please note that this notice and opt-out transfers from parents to any student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.)
Bullying Prohibition Policy
A safe and civil environment is needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards and to promote healthy human relationships. Bullying, like other violent or disruptive behavior, is conduct that interferes with students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to educate students in a safe environment. The school district cannot monitor the activities of students at all times and eliminate all incidents of bullying between students, particularly when students are not under the direct supervision of school personnel.
However, to the extent such conduct affects the educational environment of the school district and the rights and welfare of its students and is within the control of the school district in its normal operations, it is the school district’s intent to prevent bullying and to take action to investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline those acts of bullying which have not been successfully prevented. The purpose of this policy is to assist the school district in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying, intimidation, violence, and other similar disruptive behavior.
*See Policy 514 for complete information on bullying prohibition.
Use of PhotosPhotos and videos taken at school or Community Education activities may be submitted to the media or used in print or electronic district and school publications (e.g. newsletters, websites, calendars, social media, etc.). Written requests not to use these visuals will be honored. Contact your child’s schoolofficeformoreinformationorrequestsmaybemailedto your student’s principal.
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Community EducationTriDistrict Community Education
School District 197 is committed to lifelong learning. Because of this commitment, District 197 has partnered with South St. Paul Schools and Inver Grove Heights Community Schools to offer TriDistrict Community Education, a program that provides classes, services and events that engage learners of all ages from birth through older adults in a wide range of diverse learning opportunities. More information about these opportunities can be found on the following pages.
The TriDistrict Community Education catalog is published three times a year; watch for the fall 2012 catalog to be delivered to your home just after the start of the school year. For more information and to register, please call 651-403-8313 or visit www.tridistrictce.org.
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Criminal Background ChecksIn accordance with MN Statute 123B.03, District 197 will conduct a criminal background check on all newly hired em-ployees, overnight field trip volunteers, volunteer coaches,extra-curricular academic volunteers not under the direct su-pervision of another staff member, and private music instruc-tors operating on school district property. Any of the above individuals who have had an authorized criminal background check conducted within the last 12 months by another Minne-sota school district or the Minnesota Department of Education may be exempt from this requirement. For further information, pleasecontacttheDistrict197officeofhumanresourcesat651-403-7027.
NondiscriminationThe West St. Paul - Mendota Heights - Eagan Area School Board complies with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual preference, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected todiscrimination under any educational program or in any terms or conditions of employment. The district’s harassment and violence policy (Policy 413) is available online or from the Human Resources Department.
Emergency Closing InformationIn the event of an emergency or severe weather, school clos-ing or delays will be posted online at www.isd197.org. They will also be announced on local television and radio stations. The district will also notify families by phone and e-mail via the district’sparentnotificationsystem.(Toensureproperdeliveryofsuchnotifications,pleasebesureyourchild’sschoolhasyourcurrentcontactinformationonfile.)
The decision to dismiss schools early once they have begun for the day will be made only in the most extreme emergency. Non-public schools in District 197 generally close when the publicschoolsclose,althoughthefinaldecisionisuptoeachindividual non-public school. All other student and public ac-tivities are usually canceled when schools are closed.
Early Learning ProgramA variety of classes for children ages birth to five and theirparents are offered through the Early Learning Program. For more information about Early Learning, please see page 2.
School Age Care (SAC)For more information about SAC, please visit
www.197sac.tridistrictce.org or call 651-403-7546.
Elementary Programs (Extra Innings & SAC Attack)SAC offers safe and engaging childcare for elementary school students before and after school and on non-school days (Extra-Innings) as well as in the summer (SAC Attack). Social and educational activities, skills development, service learning, and recreation are all a part of the program. The elementary programs are conveniently located in District 197 elementary schools.
Middle School Program (Encore)SAC provides a safe and caring place for middle school students before and after school and on non-school days (Encore) as well as during the summer (SAC Storm). Quality time is devoted to experiential learning, homework help, service learning, recreation, social skill development, leadership development and team-building activities. The middle school programs take place at various locations within District 197.
Youth EnrichmentYouth enrichment offers activities for students in grades K-12 in the areas of academics, arts/crafts, sports and recreation, music and theater, and special interests. Most classes are offered in schools in the District right after school. For more information or to register for classes call 651-403-7546 or visit www.youth.tridistrictce.org.
Driver EducationTriDistrict Community Education’s Driver Education program offers both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. All classesaretaughtbycertifiedlicensedinstructors.
ACT/SAT PrepThe Advantage Education Program provides an introduction to the ACT and SAT test formats and strategies for answering questions,aswellasinstructionforthespecificsubjectareatested. Students who complete this course on average improvetheirscoressignificantly.
AquaticsSwimming and water safety lessons are available from Tiny Tots up to Level VI.
Adult EnrichmentBased on the needs and interests of community members, Adult Enrichment offers classes and activities for adults ages 18 and up. Some of the most popular classes include yoga, cookie bake and take, zumba, and community weight loss challenge. For more information or to register for classes visit www.tridistrictce.org or call 651-403-8313.
Adult Basic Education Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers free GED preparation courses, basic literacy classes, and English language classes for adults ages 16 and up. For more information, call 651-457-9441 or visit www.abe.tridistrictce.org.
Adults with Disabilities Adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities are invited to attend classes designed especially to meet their needsandinterests.Classesincludearts/crafts,sports,fieldtrips, and more. For more information or to register, call 651-403-8313 or visit www.accessproject.tridistrictce.org.
Older Adult Program (TPAC) The Older Adult Program offers a variety of social and educational classes, activities, and trips/tours for older adults in District 197. The program is located in Thompson Park Activity Center (TPAC) in West St. Paul. For more information, please call 651-403-8300 or visit www.tpac.tridistrictce.org.
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Parent Involvement ResourcesResearch shows that when schools and families work together tosupportlearning,everyonebenefits–studentsdobetterinschool and in life; parents become empowered; teacher morale improves; schools get better; and communities grow stronger.
School District 197 is committed to working with parents and families to improve learning and achievement for all students.
Parents of middle school and high school students are invited to sign up for SchoolView Parent Portal, a web-based system that offers parents 24/7 access to information that allows them to stay on top of their student’s progress.
Parents can go online anytime to check their student’s:• course/daily schedule• homework assignments• grades • attendance (with an option for automated e-mail
notificationjustminutesafterastudentismarkedabsent in a class)
To sign up for this free service, contact your child’s school.
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VolunteeringDistrict 197 welcomes volunteers into its schools and programs! Tutors, mentors, reading buddies, program assistants and participants on committees and advisory councils are always needed. The district also appreciates on-call volunteers who can help in the classroom at events, and with things such as mailing,stuffingfoldersandfoldingnewsletters.
If you are able to devote time to students and your school district, please call one of our school principals to discuss the bestfit foryou.Forgeneralquestionsaboutvolunteering,todonateyourtimetoout-of-schoolopportunities,ortofindoutmore about volunteering your time to build a community that supports young people, please call Community Education at 651-403-8313. Join us today!
Employment OpportunitiesSchool District 197 has openings for substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians and child nutrition employees. All substitutes must have a love of children and a desire to help students learn. Substitute teachers must also have a valid Minnesota teaching license. Visit www.isd197.org or call 651-403-7027 for more information.
Don’t miss the ISD 197 Foundation’s
Warrior 5K and Family Mile on
September 28!
