Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, formerly NCLB) and Right to Know Notification

CLICK HERE FOR THIS ANNUAL NOTICE

These notices include information on:

• A parent's right to inspect/amend education records;
• The release of certain directory information without written consent (e.g. yearbook, honor roll, graduation programs) and your right to instruct us to not release that information;
• The release of information to military recruiters, college/university recruiters and prospective employers and your right to instruct us to not release that information;
• Your rights regarding the districts use of surveys and certain physical exams;
• And a letter informing parents of students in schools that receive Title I funds (Crawford-Rodriguez, Rosenauer, Holman and Switlik Elementary Schools) of their Right to Know qualifications of teachers and our Title I parental involvement policy (#2415.04)

A copy of our district policy against bullying harassment and intimidation (#5512) You may have received this policy in a condensed form from your building principal. It is important to note that this policy applies to all acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying that occur on school property, at school-sponsored functions or on a school bus.

An annual Integrated Pest Management Notice, which details our policy regarding the use of pesticides and a list of the pesticides used over the past year.

A copy of the Jackson School District's Integrated Pest Management Plan policy (Policy#7422)

Our Asbestos Management Plan notice in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR 763 subpart E.

As part of this inspection process, we are required to notify parents, faculty, and staff annually of any pertinent changes in the district relating to asbestos containing materials. The inspection reports are on file at each of our schools and a complete district-wide set is available in the Administration Building, 151 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson NJ 08527.

The District Calendar for 2019-2020.

For parents of elementary school students who walk to school, our Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal Policy #8601 and Parental Form.

• Health Curriculum Core Proficiencies - State of NJ
• Health Curriculum Outlines for Jackson School District

The link above outlines the Jackson School District's Health Curriculum and Family Life Education topics and your right to notify us in writing by Sept. 27, 2019 that you wish to exclude your child from portions of the course.

Meningitis

• Meningococcal Disease Frequently Asked Questions
• Viral Meningitis Frequently Asked Questions
• Preventing Meningococcal Disease Brochure
• Enfermedad meningocócica ¿Está protegido?

HPV

• HPV and HPV Vaccine Fact Sheet
• Vacuna Contra El VPH: Informacion Para Padres

Lice

• "The Facts of Lice" - How to Detect, Eliminate, and Prevent Lice
• "Ojo Con Los Piojos" - Cómo Detectar, Eliminar y Prevenir Los Piojos

For parents and students at the high school level, these are the rules and requirements for Physical Education and Health classes at the high school. Acknowledging this on our annual notices form is required for your student to receive a Physical Education locker.

Information on Media Violence and Youth from the state of New Jersey. This information includes how parents can limit a child’s exposure to violence on television, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

• Substance Abuse - #5530
• Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy - #5600 and Regulation #5600
• Sexual Harassment Policy - #5751
• Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School Grounds Policy - #7441
• Preparedness for Toxic Hazard Policy - #8431
• Monitoring Devices on School Vehicles Policy - #8690

The 2019 Water Quality Report (CCR) is available for viewing.

Our policy for how the district will handle instances when a student may accrue an outstanding balance for food service charges, including our plan to provide a meal for that student and to contact his or her guardians to arrange for the account to be brought current. Policy #8550.

This notice encourages families in financial need to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch services. You can now apply ONLINE for Free or Reduced Lunch and receive a determination IMMEDIATELY if you qualify.  NOTE: If you received benefits last year, you must re-apply by Oct. 22 to avoid an interruption in your benefits.

• Visit the Free and Reduced Meal Page for applications in English and Spanish and also online applications.

The student handbooks for each school are located on each school's website. They are listed in several places - under "For Parents and Students" and at the bottom of the site under "Quick Links"

Each handbook references an Appendix featuring certain important policies. That Student Handbook Appedix can be viewed here.

For all of our district policies, view the BOE Policies Page.