Upper Adams School District 2018 - 2019 Activities Calendar Updated www.upperadams.org Photo Credit : 09/14/2018 Jonny Martinez TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2 Vocational Education SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE 2 ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 28-29 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 17-21 Evaluation District Departments 17 Consent Central Office 17 Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development Biglerville Elementary School 18 Notice of Recommended Educational Placement / Prior Written Notice (NOREP/PWN) Arendtsville Elementary School 19 Notice for Services for Protected Handicapped Bendersville Elementary School 19 Students in Accordance with Section 504 and Chapter 15 Screening Secondary Campus 20-21 Notice of Services for Gifted Students Bus Drivers/Contractors 21 Screening for Giftedness PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS 22 Gifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation Confidentiality of Student Information STUDENT CLASS OFFICERS 22 Consent for Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information WORK PERMIT INFORMATION 22 Summary SCHOOL BOARD SELECTED POLICIES 23-26 LV STOCK / GUINN UNGER 30 Title IX Information TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Exemption from Programs Admission of Beginners UASD STUDENT HONORS 30 Family Educational Trips Elementary “Wall of Fame” Food Allergy Management UAMS “Bringing Up Grades” (BUG) Awards Medication Procedure MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 31 Possession/Administration of Asthma Inhalers/Epi-Pens Weather-Related School Closings Student Discipline and Conduct Code Regular School Hours Weapons District Dress & Grooming Cafeteria Meal Costs Possession of Tobacco Free/Reduced Price Lunch Drug & Alcohol Disclosure Of Professional Qualifications Records Policy Golden Age Passes For Senior Residents Student Wellness Pupil Records Hazing Notice To All Landlords Unlawful Harassment MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE/COMPETITIONS 32 Bullying/Cyber Bullying Video Camera Surveillance UAMS/BHS SPORTS SCHEDULES AND INFORMATION 33 Integrated Pest Management Food Service Operations Download the Free Blackboard District App School Bus Passengers • View news stories School Visitation • View calendar info Volunteer Clearance Requirements • View sports scores SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS 27 • Access school and staff info Behavior Intervention College in the High School • Receive important alerts Upper Adams Cyber School • View lunch menus English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Gifted Program Learning Support The Upper Adams School District does not discriminate or deny services on the basis Special Needs Screenings & Evaluations of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, or handicap in its education programs or Student Assistance Team Program activities nor in its employment practices. 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 of to address school related issues. The Curriculum & Extra- Arendtsville, Bendersville, and Biglerville, and the Townships of Butler, Menallen, and part of Curricular Committee will handle all matters relative to student Tyrone. Covering a geographical area of 90 square miles, its total population is approximately life at UASD (curriculum, athletics, student activities, field trips, 10,897 (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 2017-2018 school year, there were 1675 students enrolled in the Upper Adams will continue to maintain its mission of upkeep and maintenance School District. There were a total of 843 elementary students and 803 secondary students. of the policies that govern our District. For more specific EMPLOYEES meeting dates and times, refer to the monthly calendar pages. The District currently has 208 full and part time employees. There are 134 teachers, 63 support Current Upper Adams School District Board Members include: staff, and 11 administrators. Approximately 71% of the Professional staff have advanced degrees. 2018-2019 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS Thomas J. Wilson III President The 2018-2019 Budget was passed June 19, 2018 with: John Regentin Revenues $28,433,372 Vice President Expenditures $28,927,492 Personnel Chairperson Deficit $ (494,120) Susan Crouse The unassinged fund balance is planned to balance the budget deficit. Treasurer Finance Chairperson The 2018-2019 Tax Rates & Financial Information Canner Fund Advisory Board Liaison 14.9432 mills Real Estate Taxes (Generates 878,242 per mill) Melinda Culp 1.1% Earned Income Tax (Generates $2,633,038) Board Director .5% Transfer Tax (Generates $155,000) Property and Transportation Chairperson $10 Local Service Tax (Generates $60,500) Ronald Ebbert $10 Per Capita Tax for Sections 511 and 679 (Generates $33,325 for each section) Board Director Policy Committee Chairperson 56% of 2018-2019 acticipated revenues come from local sources, 43% from state sources, and 1% Christopher Fee from federal sources. Board Director Elaine Jones Board Director UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT Curricular, Athletic, & Student Activities Chairperson Eduardo Ponce MISSION: Board Director The Upper Adams School District provides challenging and inspiring educational James Rutkowski opportunities, empowering each student to be a responsible Board Director and productive individual. 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 2018 Phone: 717-677-7191 / Fax: 717-677-9807 2018-2019 UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT School Board Calendar UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT Academic Calendar www.upperadams.org Board appoved: 07/11/2017 www.upperadams.org Board approved: February 20, 2018 HOME OF THE CANNERS HOME OF THE CANNERS Student Start Date: August 22, 2018 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 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 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 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 155 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 222 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 2 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 17, 20, 21 In-Service Days/No School for 3 L abor Day, No School 5 Early Dismissal 19, 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences, Students 24 Mid-Marking Period 8 In-servic e Day; No Sc hool for Students No School for Students 22 First Day for Students 25 End of Marking Period (Act 80 Days) 1 21, 22 , 23 Thanksgiving, No School 6 26 In-Service Day/No School for Students May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 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 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 31 5 Mid-Marking Period 1 New Year's Day, No Sc hool 15 No School/SNOW MAKE UP DAY 1 1 No School for Elementary Students Only 29 30 31 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 Christmas, No School 15 End of Marking Period 18 President's Day, No School 8 Early Dismissal 18 Early Dismissal (Fruit Grower's Convention) 22 End of Marking Period 21 In-Servic e Day , No Sc hool for Students 20 Mid-Marking Period (Ac t 80 Day for Elementary Sc hools) 27, 28 Parent/Teacher Conferences-Elem.