Student use of Electronic Paging or Two-way Communication Devices
This policy is meant to help maintain an educational focus in classrooms and other study areas and respect the needs of our students to have reasonable access to their phones and other electronic devices. We acknowledge that this is the age of instant communication as well as the need to maintain a proper environment for students, faculty and the educational process. Cell phones, pagers, iPods, MP3s or other electronic devices are not to be used in the classrooms UNLESS authorized by the classroom teacher. Authorized used during classroom time is for ACADEMIC purposes only. Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be turned off or placed on silent mode during class. Students should keep these items in their pockets or lockers. Any earpiece or similar equipment associated with said device is to be stored and NOT worn. Cell phones, pagers, iPods, iTouch, MP3s or other electronic devices may be used before/after school, and lunch periods except in classrooms and the library. Unauthorized use of these devices in the classrooms and the library is a violation of this policy. Violators of the policy will be subject to disciplinary action based upon the circumstances.
Disciplinary actions for violation of this policy:
- 1st offense: Item is confiscated and brought to the office for no less than one day, policy expectations are reviewed, and the student can pick up the item at the end of the day.
- 2nd offense: Item is confiscated and brought to the office for no less than one day, policy expectations are reviewed, parent is notified to pick up the item and student will be assigned a detention.
- 3rd offense: Item is confiscated and brought to the office for no less than one day, policy expectations are reviewed, parent is notified to pick up the item, student will lose privileges for 10 days (item must be submitted to office in the morning and picked up at the end of the day) as well as assigned a minimum of a half day ISS.
The use of camera and video phones is absolutely forbidden at any time in private areas, such as, locker rooms, washrooms, dressing areas, classrooms, and offices. Such use may also constitute a violation of the criminal code. The Granton Area School District shall not be responsible for the safety or security of personal electronic equipment that students choose to bring to school. The district may examine these devices and search their contents if there is reason to believe that school, state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations have been violated. Students that do not allow or cooperate when devices are confiscated by refusing to turn over the device or temporarily disabling the device are subject to further disciplinary action by the principal. In addition, this policy shall be published annually in district student handbooks and newsletter. Whenever this policy is revised by the Board, the district administrator shall submit a copy of such policy to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Indoor Environmental Quality Notification
The Granton Area School District would like to inform staff, students, parents, and the public of the district’s indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management plan. The plan was initially developed in 2012 and is reviewed as necessary. The plan was developed as deemed appropriate for the district. Questions and concerns should be directed to the IEQ Coordinator. Copies of the plan are available at the District Office for a fee. The District Office is located at 217 N. Main Street, Granton, WI 54436.
Student Locker Searches
Student lockers are provided for the use and convenience of students but remain under the jurisdiction and control of school authorities. If inspection of lockers, either individually or on a group basis, is deemed necessary, such inspections can and will take place by school administrators or their designee. If a locker is used to store personal items, (coats, purses, school bags, etc.) those items may also be inspected. When a locker is occupied anywhere in the building, it is understood that the occupant assumes all responsibility for contents therein. The Board of Education and its employees cannot be liable for losses that may occur. To protect their locker contents, the Board highly recommends that students use combination locks, which are available upon request. Personal locks of any type are not permitted. If the lock is ruined, lost, or not turned into the office at the end of the school year, the student will be responsible for the cost of the lock.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Questions/Suggestions regarding this website, please contact the site administrator at steinbachc@granton.k12.wi.us
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form , (AD-3027) found online here, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
- fax: (202) 690-7442
- email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Open Enrollment
Full-time open enrollment is defined as the physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident school district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district. Parents outside of Granton Area School District who wish to have their student(s) attend GASD may pick up an open enrollment form at the district office.
School District of Granton Area School District Annual Notice of Special Education Referral and Evaluation Procedures
Upon request, the Granton Area School District is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district.
A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker, or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district innwhich the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be made.
Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides.
Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting Marcie Walker, School Psychologist, Granton Area School District, at 715-238- 7292, or by writing her at 217 North Main Street, Granton WI 54436.
Student Nondiscrimination
The Granton Area School District complies with all State and Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination, and with all requirements and regulations of the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Granton Area School District that no person, on the basis of sex, race, color religion or creed, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, or denied the benefit of any curricular, extra-curricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity, or employment, for which it is responsible.
If parents/guardians require special accommodations for student religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements, the parent/guardian should notify the District office in writing by submitting it to the office in person or mailing the request to 217 North Main Street, Granton, WI 54436. Any complaints regarding these policies may be submitted in writing to the District Administrator at the same address as listed.
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