SASD has many resources available to address student issues , safety , and well-being .

• School Resource Officers Frank Spiker ( spikerf @ shalerarea . org ) and Paris Johnson ( johnsonp @ shalerarea . org ) are present in the schools every day .

• School Nurses in each building address health-related concerns .

• Social Workers address students ’ social needs .

District transportation is provided by ABC Transit Inc .

• Questions about bus stops can be directed to the district transportation department at 412-492-1200 ext . 2824 or businfo @ shalerarea . org .

• Student-related busing issues : Contact the building principal .

• All other transportation issues : Contact the ABC Transit dispatcher at 412-821-3000 .

You are an integral part of our community

You can get involved ! Schedules for each organization are on the SASD website .

• PTO – Each building ’ s Parent Teacher Organization meets regularly with the building principal .

• DPC – The District Parent Council meets once per month with district administrators and is open to any parent .

• School Board – The board meets each month to discuss and vote on district business .

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SASD counselors exist to help students and serve as liaisons to the teachers . Each student in the district is assigned a school counselor . Contact your child ’ s counselor for questions about career planning , course selection and scheduling , and personal development .

Be prepared

Be prepared for inclement weather !

• Emergency announcements for inclement weather are posted on the SASD website , local news outlets , Twitter , and phone system .

• Have a plan for an emergency early dismissal .

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District food service is provided by The Nutrition Group Inc .

• A new application for the free / reduced lunch program must be filled out each school year .

• Any food service questions can be directed to Sue Cook 412-492-1200 ext . 1582 .

Get up-to-date grades

You don ’ t have to wait for a report card to access your student ’ s grades . Parents of students in grades 4 – 12 can check their child ’ s progress anytime on Infinite Campus .

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We want to answer your questions

Where should you go if you have a question ?

• Contact school personnel ( i . e . teacher , guidance counselor , principal ) with school-level issues ( i . e . grade questions , bullying , classroom concerns ).

• Contact the coach then Athletic Director Clint Rauscher with team or athletic-related issues .

• Contact the building principal or building activities director for questions related to student and extracurricular activities .

SASD has 1:1 technology

SASD offers a 1:1 iPad-to-student ratio in grades K – 12

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We ’ ll keep you updated

Important information is at your fingertips ! All key information is posted on the SASD website , Facebook , and Twitter @ ShalerArea .