Archived Policy Handbook 2017-18 | Page 47

Non-discrimination of individuals with disabilities policy, No. 402.0 It is the policy of the Anoka-Hennepin School District No. 11 to provide a free and appropriate public education to all handicapped students within its jurisdiction, regardless of the type of handicap or its severity. Students who are handicapped consistent with the definitions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will be identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate instruction and educational services. Persons who are thought to be handicapped shall have the following rights in accordance with Section 504: 1. Right to file a grievance with the district concerning allegations of violations of Section 504 regulations. 2. Right to an evaluation drawing upon different sources. 3. Right to be informed of any actions pertaining to eligibility and any proposed service plans. 4. Right to review any personal information in an understandable mode. 5. Right to periodic evaluations. 6. Right to evaluation prior to any significant change in services. 7. Right to contest the district's proposed actions through an impartial hearing. 8. Right to be represented by counsel in the impartial hearing. 9. Right to appeal the decision from any hearing. Policy regarding parental contact with students during the school day, No. 903.2 The Anoka-Hennepin School District This policy outlines the recognizes the rights of both the bio- procedures parents fol- logical parents of a student to have low if they need to meet with their child during equal access to communication with their child during the school day. At the the school day for an emergency. same time the District realizes the im- portance of providing a learning envi- ronment for all students that is free of distractions and disruptions. Whenever possible parents/guardians should arrange to meet with and/or talk with their children outside the school day. In the event of an emergency which requires parental contact with a child during the school day, the parent/guardian should telephone or go to the office of the building principal to: 1. Request that the child be called to the office to meet with the parent/guardian and/or to speak with the child on the telephone. 2. The principal or designee may determine if the child may leave class at that time to meet or talk with the parent/guardian. 3. This policy and the procedures will be implemented equally with all parents/guardians whether custodial or non-custodial. The School District recognizes that disputes often arise between divorced or estranged parents; however, it is not the arbitrator of these disputes and will not assume that role. Accordingly, the 46 Anoka-Hennepin School District will not enforce custody or parental visitation orders that are not specifically directed at it. Procedures 1. The principal or designee may select the meeting place and