2020 - 2021 Activities Calendar Updated Photo Credit : 08/21/2020 Due to Covid-19 This Calendar Will Continue to Be Updated
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Upper Adams School District 2020 - 2021 Activities Calendar Updated www.upperadams.org Photo Credit : 08/21/2020 Due to Covid-19 this calendar will continue to be updated. Liam Owings TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE 2 ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 24-25 MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION 2 Annual Public Notice to Parents SCHOOL BOARD & ACADEMIC CALENDARS 3 Services – Age 3 until School Age MONTHLY CALENDAR PAGES 4 - 16 Programs and Services Available for Children with Disabilities Screening for Disabilities PERSONNEL DIRECTORY 17 Evaluation District Departments 17 Consent Central Office 17 Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS 18 Notice of Recommended Educational STUDENT CLASS OFFICERS 18 Placement / Prior Written Notice (NOREP/PWN) Notice for Services for Protected Handicapped WORK PERMIT INFORMATION 18 Students in Accordance with Section 504 and Chapter 15 Screening TRANSPORTATION NOTICE 18 Notice of Services for Gifted Students SCHOOL BOARD SELECTED POLICIES 19-22 Screening for Giftedness Title IX Information Gifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation Exemption from Instructin Confidentiality of Student Information Admission of Beginners Consent for Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information Family Educational Trips Summary Food Allergy Management LV STOCK / GUINN UNGER 26 Use of Medications TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Possession/Use of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors UASD STUDENT HONORS 26 Student Records: Maintenance & Disclosure Student Discipline and Conduct Code Elementary “Wall of Fame” Weapons, Look-A-Like Weapons and Hazardous Substances UAMS “Bringing Up Grades” (BUG) Awards District Dress & Grooming MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 27 Tobacco Weather-Related School Closings Drug Awareness Regular School Hours Student Wellness Cafeteria Meal Costs Hazing Free/Reduced Price Lunch Unlawful Harassment Bullying/Cyber Bullying Disclosure Of Professional Qualifications Video Camera Surveillance Golden Age Passes For Senior Residents Integrated Pest Management Pupil Records Food Service Operations Notice To All Landlords Transportation School Visitors The Upper Adams School District does not discriminate or deny services on the basis School Volunteers of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, or handicap in its education programs or Notice activities nor in its employment practices. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS 23 Homeless Assistance Behavior Intervention Download the Free Blackboard District App College in the High School • View news stories Upper Adams Cyber School • View calendar info English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) • View sports scores Gifted Program • Access school and staff info Learning Support Special Needs Screenings & Evaluations • Receive important alerts Student Assistance Team Program • View lunch menus Vocational Education 1 UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT UPPER ADAMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE The Upper Adams School District utilizes the committee system The Upper Adams School District, Adams County, Pennsylvania, includes the boroughs to address school-related issues. The Curriculum & Extra- of Arendtsville, Bendersville, and Biglerville, and the Townships of Butler, Menallen, and Curricular Committee will handle all matters relative to student part of Tyrone. Covering a geographical area of ninety square miles, its total population is life at UASD (curriculum, athletics, student activities, field trips, approximately 11,173 (US Census, 2015 estimate). etc). The Business Operations Committee will handle all matters relative to the administration of the district (Finance, personnel STUDENTS matters, property, transportation, etc). The Policy Committee At the close of the 2019-2020 school year, there were 1,621 students enrolled in the Upper will continue to maintain its mission of upkeep and maintenance Adams School District. There were a total of 795 elementary students and 826 secondary of the policies that govern our District. For more specific students. meeting dates and times, refer to the monthly calendar pages. EMPLOYEES Current Upper Adams School District Board Members include: The District currently has 185 full and part time employees. There are 132 teachers, 41 support staff, and 12 administrators. Approximately 70% of the Professional staff have advanced degrees. Thomas J. Wilson III 2020-2021 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS President Ronald Ebbert The 2019-2020 Budget was passed June 16, 2020 with: Vice President Revenues $29,524,023 Policy Committee Chairperson Expenditures $30,160,860 Susan Crouse Deficit $ (636,837) Treasurer The unassigned fund balance is planned to balance the budget deficit. Finance Chairperson Canner Fund Advisory Board Liaison The 2019-2020 Tax Rates & Financial Information Christopher Fee 15.3167 mills Real Estate Taxes (Generates 882,369 per mill) Board Director 1.1% Earned Income Tax (Generates $2,665,755) Cindy Janczyk .5% Transfer Tax (Generates $163,144) Board Director $10 Local Service Tax (Generates $60,500) Personnel Chairperson $10 Per Capita Tax for Sections 511 and 679 (Generates $33,893 for each section) Elaine Jones Board Director Curriculum Chairperson Jim Lady Board Director UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT Property Chairperson Eduardo Ponce MISSION: Board Director The Upper Adams School District provides challenging and inspiring educational Athletic & Transportation Chairperson James Rutkowski opportunities, empowering each student to be a responsible Board Director and productive individual. Student Activities Chairperson VISION: All students college and career ready. 2 161 North Main Street, Biglerville PA 17307 161 North Main Street, Biglerville PA 17307 Phone: 717-677-7191 / Fax: 717-677-9807 2019-2020 Phone: 717-677-7191 / Fax: 717-677-9807 2020 UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT Academic Calendar UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board Calendar www.upperadams.org Board approved: February 19, 2019 www.upperadams.org Board appoved: 7/16/2019 HOME OF THE CANNERS Student Start Date: August 21, 2019 HOME OF THE CANNERS July 2019 January 2020 First Day of School for Students S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Last Day of School for Students/Early Dismissal January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 No School for Elementary Students 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Faculty In-Service Day/No School for Students S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Early Dismissal (UAMS/BHS 12:02 pm; Elementary 1:00 pm) 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 No School for Students/Parent Teacher Conferences 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 No School for Students or Faculty 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No School/Snow Make-Up Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 August 2019 February 2020 Act 80 Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Mid-Marking Period (subject to change) 1 2 3 1 End of Marking Period (subject to change 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Teacher In-Service/Snow Make-Up Day 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Aug 16, 19, 20 - Teacher In-Service/No School for Students 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Aug 21 - First Day of School for Students May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 Sept 2 - Labor Day Holiday - No School Sept 23 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change) S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S September 2019 March 2020 Oct 11 - Early Dismissal S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 Oct 14 -Faculty In-Serivce Day/No School for Students 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Oct 24 - End of Marking Period (subject to change) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 7 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Nov 25-26 - Parent Teacher Conferences/No School for Students/Act 80 Days Nov 26 - Mid-Marking Period (subject to change) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Nov 27, 28, 29 - Thanksgiving/No School 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dec 2 - Faculty In-Service Day/No School for Students 29 30 29 30 31 Dec 23-Jan 3 - Winter Break/No School 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Jan 15 - End of Marking Period (subject to change) October 2019 April 2020 Jan 17 - Early Dismissal 31 30 31 Jan 20 - Faculty In-Service /No School for Students/Act 80 Day Elem.