As we prepare for the start of the 2021-2022 school year, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain at the forefront of our work. In spite of COVID-19's continued presence of in our community, we believe we share a common goal to limit disruptions to student learning as much as possible, while maintaining the health and safety of our students, staff, and visitors. To that end, we have several protocols in place to keep our buildings safe, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and to assist us in keeping our schools open five days a week for in-person instruction. Many of these measures will sound familiar as they were utilized last school year and have proven to be successful.  Please click the "Keeping Our Schools Open 2021-2022 - FAQs" link below for more details.

videos, resources, FAQs, and guides on using SeeSaw, Schoology, PowerSchool, iPads, Chromebooks, and more.

Students attending in-person classes having issues with their device should first reach out to their teacher to troubleshoot the issue together (broken link, incorrect file permissions, etc.). Depending on the issue the teacher may resolve the issue, submit a technology helpdesk ticket on the student's behalf, or direct students to the office (K-5)/school library (6-12) for additional assistance.

Staff are invited to view this presentation of the original play #IWillBeYourVoice, Stories of Homelessness and Hope, followed by a panel discussion with two education liaisons and two students who experienced homelessness.  The stories are true stories. Thank you to Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) - Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 for sharing this video resource. 

Link to Video: https://youtu.be/e9l8peOTDSk

For your reference, during the 2020-2021 school year, the following policies were added or revised.

 

New Policies
218.5: Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault

622: Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34

Revised Policies
103: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
104: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
231: Educational Trips
233: Suspension and Expulsion
247: Hazing
249: Bullying/Cyberbullying
314: Physical Examination
318: Attendance and Tardiness
332: Working Periods
334: Sick Leave
615: Payroll Deductions
617: Petty Cash
619: District Audit Public
626: Federal Fiscal Compliance
803: School Calendar

PSERS' Foundations for Your Future Seminars
The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) holds Foundations for Your Future (FFYF) seminars throughout the area.  These FFYF seminars provide active members with information about PSERS benefits and services.  A PSERS Retirement Counselor will cover topics such as benefit options, withdrawal of contributions, rollovers, taxes, and legislative actions affecting PSERS.  PSERS recommends that all active members attend an FFYF seminar, particularly if you are planning on retiring within the year. Advance registration is not required to attend any of these seminars. For a complete listing of upcoming seminars, click here.