Public Information & Notices - Strafford R-VI School District

FINANCIAL REPORTS

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PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE IMMUNIZATION RULE

All public, private and parochial day care centers, preschools and nursery schools shall notify the parent or guardian of each child at the time of initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility that the parent or guardian may request notice of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed. It is the responsibility of the parents to notify the daycare director or nurse's office in writing to request notification of any child with an immunization exemption.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICES

*** Programs for Students with Disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

The Strafford R-VI School District, as a recipient of federal financial assistance from the United States Department of Education and operates a public elementary or secondary education program and/or activity, is required to undertake to identify and locate every qualified person residing in the District who is not receiving a public education; and take appropriate steps to notify disabled persons and their parents or guardians of the District’s duty.

The Strafford R-VI School District assures it will provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to each qualified disabled person in the District’s jurisdiction regardless of the nature or severity of the person’s disability. For purposes of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the provision of an appropriate education is the provision of regular or special and related aids and services that (i) are designed to meet individual educational needs of disabled persons as adequately as the needs of non-disabled persons are met and (ii) are based on adherence to procedures to satisfy the requirements of the 504 federal regulations.

The Strafford R-VI School District has developed a 504 Procedures Manual for the implementation of federal regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Subpart D. This Procedures Manual may be reviewed in the Director of Student Services Office during normal school hours.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

*** All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities, who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Strafford R-VI School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Strafford R-VI School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The Strafford R-VI School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Strafford R-VI School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed during regular school hours on days school is in session in the office of the Director of Special Education.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

*** In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a meeting to consult with parents about the about the process to identify children who are parentally placed that might have a disability will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 3:15 PM. During this meeting participants will be asked to provide input about how funds should be allocated for individuals who live in our district and have a disability but do not attend the school. This year’s meeting will be held in the lower elementary conference room.

The following topics will be discussed:

The child find process and how parentally placed private school children suspected of having a disability can participate equitably in special education and related services, including how parents, teachers and private school officials will be informed of the process
The determination of the proportionate amount of federal funds available to serve parentally placed private school children with disabilities, including determination of how the amount was calculated
The consultation process among the local educational agency, private school officials, and representatives of parents of parentally placed private school children with disabilities, including how the process will operate throughout the school year to ensure that parentally placed private school children with disabilities identified through the child find process can participate in special education and related services
How, where and by whom special education and related services will be provided for parentally placed private school children with disabilities, including a discussion of types of services, including direct services and alternate service delivery mechanisms, how such funds will be apportioned if funds are insufficient to serve all children, and how and when these decisions will be made;
How such services will be apportioned if funds are insufficient to serve all children and
If the local educational agency disagrees with the views of the private school officials on the provision of services or types of services, whether provided directly or through a contract, how the local educational agency shall provide to the private school officials a written explanation of the reasons why the local educational agency chose not to provide services directly or through a contract.

Note: Parentally-placed private school children include children in private, parochial and home schools.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact CJ August, Special Education Director, at cja@straffordschools.net or (417) 736-7000 ext. 1345.

STOP THE BLEED PROTOCOL

Traumatic Blood Loss Protocol

Require that a bleeding control kit be placed in areas where there is likely to be high traffic or congregation, such as auditoriums, cafeterias, or gymnasiums, and areas where risk of injury may be elevated, including vocational classes such as woodworking or automotive classes, in each school building in an easily accessible location of such areas to be determined by local emergency medical services personnel.

Include bleeding control kits in the emergency plans of each school building, including the presentation and use of the bleeding control kits in all drills and emergencies;

Require each school building to designate a school nurse or school health care provider or, if no school nurse or school health care provider is available, a school personnel member, who shall obtain appropriate training annually in the use of a bleeding control kit including, but not limited to:

The proper application of pressure to stop bleeding.
The proper application of dressings or bandages.
Additional pressure techniques to control bleeding.
The correct application of tourniquets;

Require each bleeding control kit in school inventories to be inspected annually to ensure that the materials, supplies, and equipment contained in the bleeding control kit have not expired and that any expired materials, supplies, and equipment are replaced as necessary; and require a bleeding control kit to be restocked after each use and any materials, supplies, and equipment to be replaced as necessary to ensure that the bleeding control kit contains all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment.

The district shall, in collaboration with the United States Department of Homeland Security and the State Department of Public Safety, include requirements in the traumatic blood loss protocol for school personnel to receive annual training in the use of bleeding control kits.

The training requirements shall be satisfied by successful completion and certification under the "STOP THE BLEED" course as promulgated by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma or the American Red Cross.

The training requirements may allow online instruction.

A bleeding control kit may contain any additional items that:

Are approved by emergency medical services personnel, as such term is defined in section 190.600;
Can adequately treat an injury involving traumatic blood loss; and
Can be stored in a readily available kit.
Quantities of each item required to be in a bleeding control kit may be determined by each school district.

The school district shall maintain information regarding the traumatic blood loss protocol and the Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign on the district’s website.

Upon request by a school district or a charter school, the department may, in collaboration with the department of public safety, direct the school district or charter school to resources that are available to provide bleeding control kits to the school district or charter school.

Emergency Steps - What to Do if Someone is Bleeding

1. Check the scene safety, form an initial impression, obtain consent and put on PPE, as appropriate.

2. Check for signs and symptoms.

Blood volume equal to about half a soda can (less in a small child or infant)*
Blood flowing continuously or spurting*
Signs and symptoms of shock*

*Note: Signs and symptoms with a * require immediate emergency medical treatment.

3. Call 9-1-1 and get equipment if the person requires immediate emergency medical treatment.

How to Stop Bleeding for External Injuries

Apply direct pressure to wound.
Apply direct pressure and a tourniquet (if trained) for life-threatening bleeding on a limb.
Use wound packing (if trained) for life-threatening bleeding from the scalp, neck, shoulder, groin, and back or from a limb if no tourniquet is available.
Continue checking them as appropriate to determine if additional care is needed.
Keep them from getting cold or overheated.
Give care for shock, if necessary.
Stay with them until EMS arrives.
Position the person as appropriate.
Reassure them you will help and that EMS has been called.
Watch for changes in condition, including breathing and responsiveness, and give care as appropriate and trained.

Applying Direct Pressure to Control Bleeding

Find the source of the bleeding.
Place dressing on wound. Use a hemostatic dressing, if available.
Apply steady, firm pressure directly over wound. Make sure the injured body part is on a firm, flat surface.
Hold direct pressure until bleeding stops or a tourniquet is available.
If bleeding stops before EMS arrive
- Check circulation beyond injury.
- Apply a roller bandage over the dressing and secure it firmly.
- Re-check. circulation beyond the injury.
Monitor for re-bleeding. If bleeding recurs:
- Do not apply an additional dressing or bandage.
- Remove bandage and leave only the single dressing on wound in place.
- Apply direct manual pressure.

Life-Threatening Bleeding FAQs

How long should I apply direct pressure for life-threatening bleeding?

Hold direct pressure until:

The bleeding stops.
A tourniquet is applied (for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg) and bleeding has stopped.
Another person relieves you.
You are too exhausted to continue.
The situation becomes unsafe.

What if blood soaks through the original dressing while I’m applying direct pressure to the wound?

If blood soaks through the original gauze pad, you do not need to do anything, but you can put another gauze pad on top. Replace the new gauze pad as necessary if blood soaks through the pads. Do not remove the original gauze pad and do not stack multiple gauze pads.

How do I check for circulation?

When checking for circulation, check the skin on the side of the injury farthest from the heart (e.g., the hand or foot) for temperature, color and feeling. Also ask the person is there is any numbness or tingling.

What do I do if the wound is from an embedded object?

Do not attempt to remove it. Removing the object can make the bleeding much worse.
Apply pressure around the object.
Place several dressings around the object, then pack bulk dressings or roller bandages around it.
Bandage the bulk dressings or roller bandages in place around the object and seek medical care.
If you need to apply a tourniquet, apply above the embedded object.

The person looks pale and feels cold and dizzy. What does this mean?

This means the injured person could be in shock because there isn't enough blood flowing through the body. It can be life-threatening because it can lead to a heart attack or other organ damage very quickly.

What is shock?

Shock is a progressive, life-threatening condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen-rich blood often due to disturbed blood flow. As a result, organs and body systems begin to fail.

Signs and symptoms include:

Rapid, weak heartbeat
Rapid breathing
Pale, gray, or cool moist skin
Altered level of responsiveness
Excessive thirst

Should I worry about infection or catching something from the person’s blood?

While the risk of an infection is low, it is best to not contact someone else's blood when possible. You can use latex-free disposable gloves, a plastic bag, or get them to use their own hand to put pressure on the wound.

TITLE IX/NON-DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE

The Strafford R-VI School District is committed to maintaining an educational and workplace environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. The District is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion and contracted service.

In its programs and activities, the District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and as required as required by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In addition, the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Further, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination based on the above listed characteristics under a school nutrition program for which the District receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Food and Nutrition Service).

The following person is designated and authorized as the District’s Non-Discrimination and Title IX Coordinator to coordinate compliance with the laws identified above, including to handle inquiries or complaints regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies:
Dr. Michelle Gardner, Title IX Coordinator
201 West McCabe Street, Strafford, Missouri 65757
417-736-7000 Ext. 1509
michelleg@straffordschools.net

For information regarding how to report or file a claim of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, see Board of Education Regulation ACA. Policy and Regulation ACA shall govern the grievance procedures, process, and response for complaints and concerns by parents, patrons, employees, or students of the District related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Inquiries or concerns regarding civil rights compliance by school districts should be directed to the local school district’s Non-Discrimination and Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries and complaints may also be directed to the Kansas City Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114; (816) 268-0550; TDD (877) 521-2172.

TITLE IX TRAINING

TRAUMA-INFORMED SCHOOLS INITIATIVE PUBLICATION

Pursuant to Missouri Senate Bill 638, Section 161.1050, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has established the “Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative.”

For the purposes of this initiative, the following terms are defined as follows:

“Trauma-informed approach” -an approach that involves understanding and responding to the symptoms of chronic interpersonal trauma and traumatic stress across the lifespan

“Trauma-informed school” -a school that:
a. realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery
b. recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in students, teachers and staff
c. responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into its policies, procedures and practices; and
d. seeks to actively resist re-traumatization

For more information, please visit https://dmh.mo.gov/trauma-informed-care.

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