Message from the Superintendent:

Canton-Galva Community and Staff:

I wanted to reach out and thank everyone for being supportive of the changes that were thrust upon us at the end of the year. The community, the Board of Education, teachers and support staff all embraced the difficulties and found a positive way to continue to wrap our arms around our kids. I sat in church last week and saw them flash up on the screen: COVID, social unrest, disappointment, anxiety and yes……even murder hornets. I’m a man of deep faith and believe that challenges show character. I am so proud of how everyone responded to the sudden changes and worked together.

Summer is in full swing and I want to ask that people stay mindful of important guidelines to stay safe. It is nice to see kids and coaches working with each other this summer. I smile when I drive by the pool and see people interacting and having a good time. Remember that our seniors will be honored on July 12^th during a traditional commencement ceremony. We will make sure information is sent regarding this event and steps we will take to follow current health restrictions.

During the week of July 13-17, the Kansas State Department of Education will release a 100-page document outlining certain processes regarding how schools may need to function when we get started in the fall. The administration/teachers/staff will collectively unpack the information and will use it as a guide for how to operate moving forward. The goal will be the safety and protection of everyone in our buildings. We will do the best possible job to normalize what may be different. We ask for your support, patience and willingness to adjust to continued guidance from state and local health officials. We will all be in this together!

Have safe and enjoyable summer!

Respectfully,

Dr. Anderson

Go Eagles!

Community Q & A Meeting, Thursday, August 13, beginning at 8:00 p.m.

We would like to invite the community and parents for a question and answer time following the Fall Sports meeting on Thursday night. The Fall Sports Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Q & A will take place in our new gym at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Anderson, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Struber will be available to answer questions about school opening for the 2020-21 school year.

Thanks

William H. Anderson, EdD

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Policy Statement:

The Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate, and is required by law not to discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in admission, access to, or treatment of its programs and activities. Pursuant to applicable law, disabled individuals shall have equivalent access to the programs, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodation of any facility owned, leased, or operated by the district. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964(2000), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001, the Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity, including programs, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations in facilities.

Programs, Activities and Employment:

The Canton-Galva School District, USD 419 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in the administration of any employment initiative, including hiring, firing, termination, disciplinary procedures, access to or participation in career and technical education, or other related programs and activities.

Reporting:

Inquiries regarding Title IX (1972), Title VI (1964,2000), Age Discrimination Act (1975), Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act (2001), CTE programs, or reports of specific complaints, or alleged discrimination should be referred to:

Bill Anderson OR Office of Civil Rights

109 S. Main, PO Box 317 U.S. Department of Education

Canton, Kansas 67428 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037

Email: andersonw@usd419.org Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Telephone number: 620-628-4901 Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

Telephone number 816-268-0550 TTY: 877-521-2172

Disability Related Concerns:

Complaints regarding disabilities and issues under Section 504 and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act and those relating to the provisions of special education services, should be referred to:

Bill Anderson OR Melissa Strathman

109 S. Main, PO Box 317 McPherson Special Education Cooperative

Canton, Kansas 67428 514 North Main

Email: andersonw@usd419.org McPherson, KS 67460

Telephone: 620-628-4901 Email: melissa.strathman@mcpherson.com

Telephone: 620-241-9400

No Retaliation:

Regardless of the means selected for resolving the complaint, the initiation of a complaint of alleged discrimination or misconduct will not cause any negative reflection on the complainant, nor will it affect his/her access to the programs, activities, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations in facilities provided by the Canton-Galva School District, USD 419.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.