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| CONTROL OF CASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
Because a school has a high concentration of people, it is necessary to take specific measures when the health or safety of the group is at risk. The school’s professional staff has the authority to remove or isolate a student who has been ill or has been exposed to a communicable disease or highly transient pest, such as lice.
Specific diseases include: diphtheria, scarlet fever, strep infections, whooping cough, mumps, measles, rubella, and other conditions indicated by the Local and State Health Departments. |
| CONTROL OF NONCASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
In the case of noncasual-contact communicable diseases, the school has the obligation to protect the safety of the staff and students. In these cases, the person in question will have his/her status reviewed by a panel of resource people, including the County Health Department, to ensure that the rights of the person affected and those in contact with that person are respected. The school will seek to keep students and staff persons in school unless there is definite evidence to warrant exclusion.
Noncasual-contact communicable diseases include sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), ARC-AIDS Related Complex, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency), Hepatitis B, and other disease that may be specified by the State Board of Health.
As required by Federal law, parents will be requested to have their child’s blood checked for HIV and HBV when the child has bled at school and students and staff members have been exposed to the blood. Any testing is subject to laws protecting confidentiality. |
| INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES |
The American’s with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provide that no individual will be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This protection applies not just to the student, but to all individuals who have access to the District’s programs and facilities.
A student can access special education services through the proper evaluation and placement procedure. Parent involvement in this procedure is required. More importantly, the school wants the parent to be an active participant. To inquire about the procedure or programs, a parent should contact the principal at 419-523-4290. |
| STUDENT RECORDS |
Many student records are kept by the teachers, counselors, and administrative staff. There are two (2) basic kinds of records – directory information and confidential records.
Directory information can be given to any person or organization for nonprofit making purposes when requested, unless the parents of the student notify the principal in writing that they wish to restrict the release of such information. An annual notice will be sent notifying parents what information will be considered directory information with instructions on how to prohibit its release.
Confidential records contain educational and behavioral information that has restricted access based on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Ohio law. This information can only be released with the written consent of the parents. The only exception is to comply with State and Federal laws that authorize the release of such information without consent.
Confidential records include test scores, psychological reports, behavioral data, disciplinary actions, and communications with family and outside service providers. The school must have parents’ written consent to obtain records from an outside professional or agency. Confidential information that is in a student’s record that originates from an outside professional or agency may be released to the parent through the originator and parents should keep copies of such records for their home file. Parents may also provide the school with copies of records made by non-school professional agencies or individuals.
Students and parents have the right to review all educational records generated by the school district, request amendment to these records, insert addendum to records, and obtain copies of such records. Copying cost may be charged to the requestor. If a review of records is wanted, please contact the principal in writing, stating the records desired. The records will be collected and an appointment will be made with the appropriate persons present to answer any questions there may be. |
| SCHOOL NEWSLETTER |
| The school newsletter will be sent home monthly from September through May. These are very informative and should be helpful in keeping students and parents abreast of school activities. |
| OTTAWA ELEMENTARY PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION |
| The Ottawa Elementary PTO is a group of parents and teachers who have organized to help promote our school. In recent years, this group has helped with many projects and has provided approximately $8,000 annually in funds that are used to directly benefit our students. This parent group will announce their first meeting during the month of September. All parents are encouraged to attend and become actively involved with the PTO. |
| GUIDANCE PROGRAM |
| Ottawa Elementary School has a full time guidance counselor available for all students in grades K-8. The main goal of the guidance program is to encourage and provide the positive and healthy development of every student and to offer support when something small group counseling including divorced group, self-esteem group, and anger management group. The counselor also teaches classroom activities, consults with staff and parents and does outside referrals when necessary. |
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