Remote Learning Until January 15^th

On Monday, November 23^rd the McPherson County Health department will be meeting with county commissioners to recommend that schools go to remote learning during the weeks following Thanksgiving to Christmas and for 2 weeks after Christmas break. This is in response to rising cases in the county and to enact mitigating measures to respond to the crises.

Because of a regularly scheduled in-service on the 18^th of January the goal would be to return to face-face learning on the 19^th of January.

During the time that remote school is in session (in accordance with our district calendar-please refer to our website USD 419.org) students will be required to work with teachers through the established remote video conferencing platforms. Teachers will be in the buildings each day and will be conducting remote classes and providing support. All established classes including electives will have requirements for completion of work during the remote time. Teachers will be in contact as soon as information is available.

Meals will be available during the remote days. Meal pickup will be available each week we are in remote session on Monday(s), Wednesday(s) and Friday(s) covering two days of meals. Pickup days would cover meals that are offered to students normally during the school day. Example: Monday(s) pick up would include breakfast/lunch for Monday and Tuesday.

The Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA) is proposing significant changes to the winter sport season in an executive board meeting on Tuesday (24^th) 1:00. If you copy and paste this link into a browser, you will see what is being proposed.

http://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/nov2020-bodagenda.pdf

This saddens us as a board of education and your superintendent, but the recommendation from the Kansas Association of School Boards is to avoid going against a county health recommendation for the safety of the community. I apologize in advance for the strain this will put on families and the adjustment of learning for our students. I am trying to follow best practice and stay in line with what is being recommended by our health professionals and what will be supported by our School Board Association.

USD 419 will continue to do the best job possible working with your students and providing quality education under this difficult situation. Please reach out to your students attendance center with questions, or feel free to call me at the district office.

Sincerely,

Dr. Anderson

Superintendent of Schools

620-628-4901/Cell# 620-200-4467

Additional Information -

School will be in session on Monday the 23rd. Students will be given some instruction(s), equipment, and materials to help prepare for the remote learning after Thanksgiving Break.

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.