ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS

Child Find Notice
The Oroville School District is required by WAS 392-172A-02040 to inform the community of the Special Education Services and programs available within the district.  The State of Washington defines special needs as having concerns with developmental delays, vision, hearing, health, communication skills, academic performance, social-emotional status, general intelligence, motor abilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, transition services or other disabilities.  
People with children from birth to age 21, who have any of these conditions are encouraged to contact the building principals at the school where your child would attend or contact the Special Education Director.
Oroville Elementary Principal - Bonny Theis  509.476.3332
Oroville High School Principal - Linda Achondo 509.476.3612
Special Education Director - Kelly King 509.476.2281

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS - FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g;34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. 
FERP A gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." 
     • Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
     • Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
     • Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
          o School officials with legitimate educational interest;
          o Other schools to which a student is transferring;
          o Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
          o Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
          o Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
          o Accrediting organizations;
          o To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
          o Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
          o State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights.

ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
As required BY THE EPA, Oroville School District #410 is required to notify you that asbestos building materials are present in some areas of the Elementary School Building.  
The District has taken steps to provide for the safety of students, staff and parent related to such materials. 
Asbestos building materials are safe when they are maintained in a stable condition.  
The purpose of the annual notification is to insure that you have an opportunity to be informed about the availability of the Management plan.  A copy of the Management Plan is available for your review.  

Policies are available on our website:  www.oroville.wednet.edu, District Office, Policies Tab

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying    Policy 3207
The board is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and community members that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentionally written message or image — including those that are electronically transmitted —  verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics...  

Non Discrimination                                    

Oroville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 
                     Civil Rights Coordinator, Dr. Jeff Hardesty, Superintendent
                     Title IX Officer, Brennon Schweikart

                         504 Coordinator, Kelly King
All can be reached at 509.476.2281 or 816 Juniper Street, Oroville, WA 98844

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity.

Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when:

  • A student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in orderto gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team, or any educational or employment decision, or
  • The conduct substantially interferes with a student's educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment:

  • Pressuring a person for sexual favors
  • Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature
  • Writing graffiti of a sexual nature
  • Distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures
  • Making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks
  • Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault

You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Title IX Officer, who is listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s sexual harassment policy and procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it: 3205 sexual harassment of students prohibited.pdf
Complaint Options


Title I Parent   Policy 4130

The board recognizes that parent and family engagement helps students participating in Title I programs achieve academic standards. To promote parent and family engagement, the board adopts the following policy, which describes how the district will involve parents and family members of Title I students in developing and implementing the district’s Title I programs.