Auburn Public Schools Information
July 30, 2007
AUBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NEMAHA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #29 INFORMATION
Opens Wednesday, August 15, 2007 With A Half Day
Full Schedule Begins Thursday, August 16, 2007
School Telephones
Calvert Elementary (Grades K-3) (402)274-4129
Middle School (Grades 4-6) (402)274-4027
High School (Grades 7-8) (402)274-4220
High School (Grades 9-12) (402)274-4328
Alternative Ed. (402)274-4802
Special Education Office (402)274-4131
Athletic Office (402)274-4220
Starting & Dismissal Times School Start/Dismissal
High School (9-12) 8:00 a.m./3:33 p.m.
High School (7-8) 8:00 a.m./3:33 p.m.
Alternative Learning Center 8:00 a.m./3:33 p.m.
Middle School (4-6) 8:15 a.m./3:15 p.m.
Calvert (K-3) 8:15 a.m./3:15 p.m.
Bus Routes
Parents of students on the bus routes should be notified by the bus drivers (or the transportation director) of the "pick-up times." Any parents who have not been notified by August 15 should contact Wayne Chase at (402)274-7508. If no answer, call (402)274-4830.
*Reminder: There will be no bussing inside 4 miles of school.
Morning Routes
7:30 a.m. -Buses will arrive at the High School first for unloading.
7:40 a.m. -Buses will go from the High School to the Middle
School and to Calvert.
Afternoon Routes
3:15 p.m. - A bus will pick up all Calvert and Middle School rural-route students and transport them to the High School to be disbursed to their respective buses for transportation home.
Peru Bus Routes
7:15 a.m. -- Bus will arrive at the Old Fire Hall to pick up
K-6 students.
7:20 a.m. -- Bus will arrive at the softball field to pick up K-6
students.
6:55 a.m. -- Bus will arrive at Community Center to pick up 7-12
students
3:45 p.m. -- K-6 bus should arrive back in Peru.
4:00 p.m. -- 7-12 bus should arrive back in Peru.
School Closings
Should it become necessary to cancel school, delay the starting time or dismissal time, because of inclement weather or for any other reason, the following radio and television stations will be notified.
KNCY (Radio) 103.1 FM, Auburn
KNCY (Radio) 1600 AM, Nebraska City
KLZA (Radio) 101.3 FM, Falls City
KTNC (Radio) 1230 AM, Falls City
KOLN (TV) Channel 10, Lincoln
KETV (TV) Channel 7, Omaha
KMTV (TV) Channel 3, Omaha
WOWT(TV) Channel 6, Omaha
KPTM (TV) Channel 42, Omaha
Please Help Avoid Accidents
Residents are reminded that Nebraska State Law requires vehicles to come to a complete stop when school bus lights are on.
Please drop off and pick up at students at schools in a safe manner. At the high school, all students should be dropped off at the west or south entrance. This is a critical safety issue, so please follow this rule.
At Calvert, please drop off and pick-up at the west side. Buses will drop off and pick-up on the east side. On the east side, please leave room for the handi-bus during afternoon pick-up.
PROGRAMS/COMPLAINTS/MEETINGS
Option Enrollment Program Notice
Option Enrollment application forms for the 2007-2008 school year will be available after September 1, 2006. Forms may be obtained from the Superintendent for District #29 Schools at 820 Central Ave. Ste. #1, Auburn, Nebraska. Applications may be accepted from September 1, 2006 through March 15, 2007 for the 2007-2008 school year.
Adult Education
Southeast Community College and Peru State College have responsibility for continuing education in the community. For details of classes and times in the area, residents are encouraged to contact either of the institutions.
Accredited Ratings
District #29 Schools have the highest accreditation, including accreditation by the State Department of Education and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools since 1910.
School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Parents of students who qualify for free or reduced breakfasts and lunches are urged to complete the necessary paperwork to take part in this very beneficial program. The application is included in the mailing you received from your particular school or is available in any school office or the Superintendent's Office. Even if you do not accept the benefits, we hope you make application. Some federal funding is based on how many students qualify for this benefit, not how many use this benefit. Additional federal funding for our schools is always helpful.
Any family currently receiving food stamps or AFDC is automatically eligible for free meals for their children; however, the completion of the application is still required. Please remember that these subsidies to the lunch program do help keep the prices down for all students.
You can help if you send your application well before the start of the school year. Please send your applications immediately to: Auburn Public Schools, 820 Central Avenue, Ste. #1, Auburn, NE 68305, Attention: Susan Lister.
We welcome your calls if you have any questions. The school breakfast and lunch menus are posted on the website at www.auburnpublicschools.org.
Notice To Parents
Children With Disabilities
Federal and state law requires the school district to provide special education programs to any handicapped student who qualifies for such programs. Therefore, if you believe that your child may be in need of special programs, contact the child's teacher or principal for information. If the child is not of school age, contact Lynn Dierberger, Special Education Coordinator at (402)274-4131.
Immunizations
Nebraska Law requires students entering School District #29 for the first time (Kindergarten, 1st grade, or transfer from outside Nebraska), or students entering 7th grade to have 1 or 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox vaccine), 3 doses of DtaP, DTP, DT or Td vaccine, 3 doses of Polio vaccine, 2 doses of MMR vaccine, and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, to attend school.
All other students must have 3 doses of DtaP, DTP, DT or Td vaccine, 3 doses of Polio vaccine, 2 doses of MMR vaccine, and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine to enter school.
Complete immunization rules are posted on the website at www.auburnpublicschools.org or you can call 402-274-4830 for a printed version.
Vision Evaluation
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, students entering school for the first time, including Kindergarten and transfer students from out of state, will be required to provide proof of a vision evaluation taken within six months prior to the student’s entrance to school.
The visual examination will include tests for amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), and internal and external eye health, and visual acuity. Parents must submit a form to the school stating the results of the evaluation that has been signed by an optometrist, physician, and assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Student Costs and Fees
Students should receive a Schedule of Student Costs and Fees with the mailing you receive from your school. Some fees are subject to a fee waiver for students who qualify for free or reduced lunches. Students who want to waive fees should complete a “Fee Waiver Form,” which can be obtained at any school office. Forms can also be mailed. Please contact the Superintendent’s office at 274-4830 to request a form or ask questions.
School Board Meetings
Regular school board meetings are held the third Monday of each month at Auburn City Hall, 1101 J Street in Auburn. Visitors are welcome to address the Board. The Board President may limit the time allotted to each individual or topic regarding (1) general comments or, (2) agenda comments. The agenda is posted 3 days before on the school website at www.auburnpublicschools.org.
Insurance Reminder
Please note that our school district does not provide accident or health insurance for students.
Asbestos Information
A certified asbestos inspector as required by AHERA inspects District #29 facilities. An asbestos management plan was developed for our facilities which includes: this notification, education and training for our employees, a set of plans and procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of the asbestos containing materials (ACM), and plans for regular surveillance of the ACM.
A copy of the asbestos management plan is available for your inspection in our administrative offices during regular office hours. Gene Taylor is our Asbestos Program Coordinator and all inquiries regarding the Plan should be directed to him.
We have implemented the asbestos management plan. We are intent on not only complying with, but exceeding federal, state, and local regulations in this area. We plan on taking whatever steps are necessary to insure that your children and our employees have a healthy, safe environment in which to learn to work.
Information Needs, Concerns & Complaints
It is the intent of the Board of Education to encourage and support constructive two-way communication between parents, patrons and school personnel. District #29 welcomes the opportunity to respond to questions and constructive communication for the purpose of responding to information needs, concerns or formal complaints. Any resident of the district who would like to request information, express a concern, or file a formal complaint may do so through any District #29 administrator. A formal complaint about an alleged violation of (1) board policy, rule, or regulation; (2) state law, rule, or regulation; or (3) federal law, rule, or regulation shall be addressed in accordance with board policy and on District #29 forms that are available from any administrator in the school system.
Non-Discrimination Policy
This notice is provided as required by Federal laws under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and as Amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and, is to inform all audiences that School District #29 does not discriminate: on the basis of gender, age, marital status, race, color, national origin, religion or disability. The district does not discriminate in the education programs or activities that it operates; in admission or access to its programs, services, or activities; in any aspect of its operations; and, in its hiring or employment practices.
It is the intent of School District #29 to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies; regulations, programs, services, or activities. Grievance procedures for Title IX, Title VI, Title II, and Section 504 have been established for students, their parents, employees or other persons directly affected who feel discrimination has been shown by School District #29 and can be obtained by contacting Kevin Reiman, Principal, Auburn High School, (402) 274-4328.
Specific complaints of alleged discrimination in regard to gender, age, marital status, race, color, national origin, religion or disability should be referred to: Kevin Reiman, Principal, Auburn High School, (402)
274-4328.
TDD users may contact the Auburn Public Schools by using the Nebraska Relay System, 1 (800) 833-7352.
Student/Parent Handbooks
All students will receive Student Handbooks in the mail or on the first day of school. Those handbooks should be shared with parents. If you need an additional copy of a handbook, please contact your school and one will be mailed to you. The handbooks can also be viewed on the District's web site <www.auburnpublicschools.org>
