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First Day of School

1Primary Center First GradeParent Orientation, 6 to 8 p.m.

2Elementary School ParentOrientation, 6 to 8 p.m.

3Registration Deadline for Oct. 3 SAT Test

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Mars Area Elementary PTO Meeting, 9:30 a.m. @ Centennial School

Centennial School Fifth Grade ParentOrientation, 6 to 8 p.m.

8Centennial School Student Picture Day Middle School Student Picture Day Centennial School Sixth Grade ParentOrientation, 6 to 8 p.m.AFS/MISA Chapter Mtg., 7 p.m. @ High School

9Middle School Magazine/Cookie Dough Sale Kickoff

Primary CenterStudent Picture Day

Middle School Open House/Curriculum Night, 6 to 8 p.m.

10Elementary School Student Picture Day

Middle School Parent AdvisoryBoard Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

High School Sports Hall ofFame Induction Ceremony, 5 p.m. @ Middle School

11ACT Test Date @ High School, 7:30 a.m.

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15Pre-Scheduled Two-Hour DelayStaff Development (K-12)

16High School Open House/Curriculum Night, 6 to 8 p.m.

17Registration Deadline for Oct. 24 ACT Test

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20 21Middle School Magazine/Cookie Dough Sale Second Collection

22High School College & Career Fair, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Labor DayPatriot Day

Grandparent’s Day

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Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah

Scholastic Book Fair @ Middle School

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High School Faculty Meeting

1Middle School Parent AdvisoryBoard Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

2SAT Test Date @ High School, 7:30 a.m.

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4 5Mars Area Elementary PTO Meeting, 9:30 a.m. @ Centennial School

6 7Registration Deadline for Nov. 7 SAT Test

8Middle School Midi Day

Middle School Spirit Dance/Activity Night, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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High School Powder PuffFootball Games, 9 a.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

11Pre-Scheduled Two-Hour DelayStaff Development (K-12)

HighSchool Spirit WeekThe Breakfast ClubComfy Cozy Day

12HighSchool Spirit WeekMarvel’s Superheroes Day

13HighSchool Spirit WeekCollege Road Trip Day

Middle School StudentPicture Make-up Day

AFS/MISA Chapter Mtg., 7 p.m. @ High School

14HighSchool Spirit Week “The Great Gatsby”Formal Day

15HighSchool Spirit WeekPlanet Peace/Blue &Gold Day

Homecoming Pep Rally, 1:45 p.m. @ High School

Homecoming Parade, 5 p.m. @ Downtown Mars

Homecoming FootballGame, 7 p.m. @ MarsAthletic Complex

16Homecoming Dance, 7 to 10 p.m. @ Centennial School

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18HighSchool Parent/PrincipalCommunication ConnectionMeeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Library

19Centennial School StudentPicture Make-Up Day

20Elementary School StudentPicture Make-Up Day

Parent Training Opportunity,“Is It a Phase or SomethingMore? Why is My ChildActing Like That?,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. @ Middle School

21Primary Center StudentPicture Make-Up Day

22Hats for Heroes Day (Grades 2-8)

Centennial School Fall Festival Party,Grade 5, 1 to 2 p.m.;Grade 6, 2 to 3 p.m.


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26 27 28Elementary School FallFestival Party, 2 to 3 p.m.

29Primary Center Fall FestivalParties — AM Kindergarten,10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; GradesK-1, 2 to 3 p.m.

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Columbus Day

Halloween

“Shop ‘n’ Eat” Scholastic Book Fair @ Primary Center


High School Student Council Coat Drive Begins

3ASVAB Testing @High School, 8 a.m.

Mars Area Elementary PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. @ Middle School

4High SchoolFaculty Meeting

5Registration Deadline for Dec. 5 SAT Test

Registration Deadline for Dec. 12 ACT Test



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11In-Service DayParent Conferences (K-12)

12In-Service DayParent Conferences (K-12)

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15Winter Sports Begin

16 17Parent Training Opportunity,“School-based OT —What ItIs & What It Is Not,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. @ Elementary School

18 19High School Student Council Coat Drive Ends

High School Fall Play, 7:30 p.m. @ Auditorium

20AFS/MISA Fall Craft Show,10 a.m. to 4 p.m.@ HighSchool & Middle School

High School Fall Play, 7:30 p.m. @ Auditorium

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Veterans Day

Thanksgiving



1 2 3Middle School Parent AdvisoryBoard Meeting, 9:15 a.m.


Scott Lang Memorial Boys Basketball TipoffTournament, 6 p.m. @ High School


Scott Lang Memorial Boys Basketball TipoffTournament, 6 p.m. @ High School

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Keystone Exam Testing Window @ High School

6 7 8American Red Cross BloodDrive, 8 a.m to 1 p.m. @ High School

Middle School Holiday Music Assembly

9Middle School Band,Orchestra & Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m. @ High School Auditorium

10 11ACT Test Date @ High School, 7:30 a.m.

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13 14Centennial School Holiday Music Assembly

15Centennial School Band, Chorus & OrchestraConcerts — Grade 5, 6 p.m.;Grade 6, 7:30 p.m. @ High School Auditorium

16High School Faculty Meeting

High School Chorus , Band & Orchestra Concert,6:30 p.m. @ Auditorium

17HighSchool Orchestra &Chamber Ensemble Visits to Mars Area Schools

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Elementary School HolidayParty, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Primary Center HolidayParties — AMKindergarten,10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Grades K-1, 2 to 3 p.m.

Centennial School HolidayParties, Grade 6, 1 to 2 p.m.;Grade 5, 2 to 3 p.m.

22Act 80 DayStaff Development (K-12)

23Winter Break

24Winter Break

25Alumni Basketball Games, 6 p.m. @ High School

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Registration Deadline for Jan. 23 SAT Test

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Chanakah BeginsPearl Harbor Day

Chanakah Ends

Winter Solstice Christmas Kwanzaa Begins

New Year’s Eve



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Kwanzaa EndsNew Year’s Day


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21 22SAT Test Date @ High School, 7:30 a.m.

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HighSchool Parent/PrincipalCommunication ConnectionMeeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Library

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Spring Seventh/EighthGrade Volleyball Begins

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High School Faculty Meeting

Financial Aid EveningProgram/FAFSA Workshop@ High School, 6 p.m.

Mars Area Elementary PTO Meeting, 7 p.m. @ Middle School



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Counseling Week


10Primary Center Valentine’sDay Parties — AM Kinder-garten, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.;Grades K-1, 2 to 3 p.m.

11Elementary School Valentine’sDay Party, 2 to 3 p.m.


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Chinese New Year Ash Wednesday

Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day

Lincoln’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday



1Centennial School Fifth GradeOpen House, 6 to 8 p.m.

2High School Faculty Meeting

Centennial School Sixth GradeOpen House, 6 to 8 p.m.

3Registration Deadline for April 9 ACT Test


Centennial School SpringParty, Grade 5, 1 to 2 p.m.;Grade 6, 2 to 3 p.m.

High School Spring Musical,7:30 p.m. @ Auditorium


High School Spring Musical,7:30 p.m. @ Auditorium

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Read Across America Day

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7 8American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ High School


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14 15Elementary School FamilyLiteracy Night, 6:15 to 8 p.m.

Parent Training Opportunity,“OVR — Help After HighSchool for Students WhoNeed Support,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. @ High School

16Primary CenterKindergarten Preview,9:30 to 11 a.m. or1 to 2:30 p.m.

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20HighSchool Parent/PrincipalCommunication ConnectionMeeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Library

21Pennsylvania MusicEducators AssociationJunior High District BandFestival @ High School

22 23In-Service DayParent Conferences (K-8)Staff Development (9-12)

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Spring Equinox Good Friday

Easter

Mars Area High School AFS/MISA International Days

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Primary Center LotteryKindergarten Registration



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High School National Honor Society Induction, 7 p.m. @ Auditorium

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27Primary Center KindergartenAssessment Days for 2016-2017

Mars Area Junior High Track&Field Invitational, 2 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

28Primary Center KindergartenAssessment Days for 2016-2017

Mars Area Varsity Track &Field Invitational, 2 p.m. @Mars Athletic Complex

Coffeehouse Gallery ArtShowcase, 6 to 9 p.m.@ High School

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AdministrativeProfessionals’ Day Arbor Day

Passover Ends

PSSA English/Language Arts Testing Window — Grades 3-8

PSSA Mathematics Testing Window — Grades 3-8

PSSA Science Testing Window — Grades 4 & 8

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2015 Senior Prom

Registration Deadline for June 4 SAT Test

Registration Deadline for June 11 ACT Test


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Appreciation Week

PSSA Make-Up Testing Window — Grades 3-8


High School Band & Orchestra Concert,6:30 p.m. @ Auditorium

10Primary Center WatermelonWelcome Kindergarten Preview,9:30 to 11 a.m. or1 to 2:30 p.m.


High School AcademicExcellence Banquet, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

11Primary Center First Grade Parent Picnic

Middle School Band &Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m.@ High School Auditorium


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17 18“Night of Jazz” Concert, 7 p.m. @ Middle School

19 20“Band on the Run” 10 K/5KRace & Children’s Fun Run,9 a.m. @ High School

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23 24Centennial SchoolSpring Music Assembly

25Centennial School Band, Chorus & OrchestraConcerts — Grade 5, 6 p.m.;Grade 6, 7:30 p.m. @ High School Auditorium

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7Last Day of School with Three Snow Days

8Last Day of School with Four Snow Days

High School Class of2016 CommencementCeremony, 6:30 p.m. @Auditorium

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Boys Football (Grades 9-12) Heat Acclamation


Notice to Individuals Complaining of Harassment

The elimination of improper conduct, including all forms of harass-ment, is a high priority for Mars Area School Board. It is the establishedpolicy of the Mars Area School District to prohibit all forms of harass-ment. A copy of Mars Area School District Policy 736 — Harassment(Students) is available online at www.marsk12.org. All individuals areurged to read Policy 736 and become familiar with its provisions. Inaddition, this notice highlights certain information:

1.Mars Area School District’s Harassment Coordinator is Dr.WesleyW. Shipley, superintendent, who may be reached at 545 Route 228Mars, Pa. 16046 or (724) 625-1518.

2.Mars Area School District will investigate all incidents, reports, alle-gations or rumors of harassment that you have brought to its attention.The investigation will be conducted by the Harassment Coordinator orhis designated representatives. If you have any questions concerningthe District’s investigation, you may contact the Harassment Coordina-tor at the above address and telephone number.

3.During the investigation, individuals have the right to: (a) providethe District with information and documentation concerning thealleged harassment; (b) advise the District of the identity and location ofany possible witness; and (c) all of the rights set forth in law or in DistrictPolicy 736.

4.Mars Area School District is interested in knowing what action issought in response to the alleged harassment. Although the law doesnot require the District to comply with the requested action in order toeliminate the harassment, a collaborative dialogue may be a useful toolin ensuring that the alleged harassment is eliminated.

5.Mars Area School District will take reasonable steps to preserveconfidentiality and will make every effort to prevent public disclosure ofthe names of the parties involved, except to the extent necessary to carry

out the investigation and/or eliminate the harassment. The District isinterested in knowing an individual’s views about confidentiality issuesand will try to accommodate them, subject to the District being able tofulfill its commitment to eliminate all forms of harassment.

6.Any Board member, administrator, faculty or staff member, full- orpart-time employee, contracted service employee, volunteer, visitor orstudent who is alleged to be a perpetrator of any form of harassmentwill be entitled to due process and may be protected by certain confi-dentiality rights. Subject to the rights of students or employees, theSchool District will make an effort to keep individuals advised of theprogress of the investigation and of any decision it reaches concerningthe alleged situation.

Questions concerning the progress of the investigation or the actionstaken by the School District, if any, to eliminate the alleged harassment,should be addressed to the District’s Harassment Coordinator.

7.If it is concluded, following the investigation, that the allegationshave merit, action will be taken to eliminate the harassment. Mars AreaSchool District will follow up to make sure that the harassment hasstopped and that the need for further action is not necessary. If there isrepeated harassment, please notify the Harassment Coordinatorand/or the Superintendent immediately, in order to file an additional

complaint.8.Mars Area School District has a policy of making every effort to cor-

rect the effects on the complainant of any harassment. Please feel freeto advise the District of things that Mars Area School District should doto correct the effects of the alleged harassment.

9.Retaliation by anyone against an individual who has reported analleged incident of harassment is strictly forbidden. If you believe thatanyone is retaliating in any way, please notify the HarassmentCoordinator or Superintendent.

Notice to Volunteers & ChaperonesThe elimination of improper conduct, including any form of harass-

ment, is a high priority for the Mars Area School District. It is the estab-lished policy of the Mars Area School District to prohibit all forms ofharassment. A copy of Mars Area School District Policy 736 —Harassment (Students) is available online at www.marsk12.org. Allvolunteers and/or chaperones are are required to read Policy 736 andbecome familiar with its provisions.

Volunteers and/or chaperones in connection with a school-sponsoredevent are subject to the prohibitions of Policy 736 and protected bythem. Anyone who believes he/she is a victim of harassment or anyother form of improper conduct or if he/she observes what may be con-sidered harassment or any other form of improper conduct, is urged toreport it to the District’s Harassment Coordinator, Dr.Wesley W.Shipley, superintendent, at 545 Route 228, Mars, Pa. 16046 or (724)625-1518. The District will properly investigate any such complaint inorder to take prompt and effective action to eliminate harassment with-in the school.

Retaliation by anyone against an individual who has reported analleged incident of harassment, is strictly forbidden. If anyone is retaliat-ing or threatening to retaliate in any way, please notify the DistrictHarassment Coordinator or Superintendent immediately.

The Process of Parent ConcernsTo address Mars Area School District regarding concerns with ath-

letic or activity matters, please follow the sequence (or chain of com-mand) listed below:

1.Parents will first address the concern with the Coach or Sponsor.2.If, not satisfied, they will then go to the Activity or Athletic Director.3. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the building Principal.4. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the Superintendent.5. If, not satisfied, they will then go to the School Board.

Use of Student PhotosPhotographs of Mars Area students may be taken periodically throughout

the school year for use in District publications including, but not limited to,the District’s annual Activities & Information Calendar; weekly electronicnewsletter, The eCommunicator; and in publications made available via theDistrict’s website, www.marsk12.org. Photos may also be used on theDistrict’s website itself, the District’s Facebook page, and may be submittedfor use by newspapers and other local media outlets. Students’ may or maynot be identified by name.

Mars Area also provides opportunities for reporters or photographers tointerview and/or photograph students. A staff member is always present. Ifyou prefer that your child not be interviewed or photographed forpublicity purposes, please notify your child’s building principal inwriting by Sept. 30, 2015.

Open Records/Right-to-KnowMars Area School Board recognizes the importance of public records as the

register of the actions and the repository of District information. Public recordsare available for access and duplication as per Pennsylvania’s Right-to-KnowLaw and District Policy 463 —Open Records. For more information, contactLori Kennedy, Open Records Officer, at (724) 625-1518, ext. 1512.

Attendance PolicyWhen a student is absent because of an illness or other reason, the school

must receive a written excuse from a parent within three(3) days of the stu-dent’s return to school or the absence will be considered unexcused/illegal.Being absent from a semester class for ten(10) or more days may result incourse failure, regardless of the grade earned. Being absent from a year-longclass for twenty(20) or more days may result in course failure regardless ofgrade earned (excluding medical excuses, school field trips and administra-tion approved vacations).

Use of FacilitiesMars Area School District facilities and grounds are available for legiti-

mate community purposes as long as such use does not interfere with theoperation of the school program or result in undue operational costs to theDistrict. The District provides for the use of school facilities as outlined inDistrict Policy 561 — Community Use of School Facilities. The policy setsclassifications for community groups and organizations as well as rentalfees, when appropriate. Use of Facility requests must be made online atwww.marsk12.org.

Bring Your Own Technology ProgramMars Area School District has implemented a Bring Your Own Technology

(BYOT) program that encourages students to bring their personal computingdevices such as laptops and tablet computers into the classroom to use for educa-tional purposes. Providing a structured, orderly and distraction free educational envi-ronment is necessary when students are utilizing their own technology at school.Therefore, guidelines and procedures have been implemented in accordance withDistrict Policy 786 — Bring Your Own Technology & One-to-One (1:1) ComputerInitiative Use ensure that mobile devices are only used for educational purposes andunder the strict supervision of the classroom instructor.

One-to-One (1:1) Computer InitiativeMars Area School District has implemented a One-to-One (1:1) Computer

Initiative at Mars Area High School and Mars Area Middle School. The program,which offers each student in Grades 7-12 an opportunity to use a District-providedlaptop computer, compliments the District’s curriculum, which is becoming moretechnology driven and is moving toward electronic textbooks and computer-basedassignments. In accordance with District Policy 786 — Bring Your Own Technology& One-to-One (1:1) Computer Initiative Use, students may use a personal (laptop ortablet) device within the classroom for educational purposes in lieu of a District-pro-vided laptop. All Mars Area School District policies are available for review on the “School Board”page of the District’s website, www.marsk12.org.

Emergency Procedures/InformationMars Area School District is concerned for the safety and

welfare of all of our students.The District’s emergency plan provides for response actions

to be taken in all types of emergencies, including, but not lim-ited to, medical problems, violence and crime, lockdowns andevacuations, facility emergencies such as fires and utility fail-ures, severe weather, and student welfare. Therefore, severaltypes of protective responses are planned as follows:

Additionally, if your residence should be in an endangeredarea, and the school is not, your child will be cared for in theirregular school until the danger has passed or you or a personyou authorize come to the school to regain custody. If a total evacuation becomes necessary, your child will be bussed

to a location outside of the school district and away from the endan-gered area as designated in the District’s Emergency OperationsPlan. The location may be designated by the Butler County Emer-gency Management Agency as the reception center to which thegeneral public evacuates in the event of a total school evacuation.

Parents or others authorized to pick up a child will be requiredto provide identification at the pick-up point and sign a releaseregister prior to release of a child. Identification may consist of adriver’s license, Social Security card, voter registration card, etc.

With the start of each school year, it is important for all par-ents to update your students’ emergency contact information.Within the first few days of the start of the school year, theDistrict will request that parents submit this information elec-tronically or by completing a District’s Confidential EmergencyForm. You are also encouraged to contact your child’s schoolwith any changes to his or her emergency contact informationthat may occur during the school year. If an emergency situa-tion should occur, please do not telephone schools or attemptto make different arrangements as this will only create confu-sion and divert staff and faculty members from their assignedemergency duties.

Mars Area School District will keep you informed of any emer-gency situations through its emergency telephone/e-mail notifi-cation system as well as through local radio and televisionannouncements. The information will include specific instruc-tion for where you may regain custody of your child and the pro-cedures for doing so. In the event that telephone service is lost,local radio and television announcements will be used to com-municate status, procedures and future considerations. Loss ofmass media communications could necessitate the use of routealerting and/or a neighborhood communications network.

Depending on the situation, emergency conditions mayrequire that an individual school or even the entire SchoolDistrict be closed for a period of time. In that event, studentsmay be required to complete daily classroom assignmentswhile at home or in another living arrangement. You will beinformed of this requirement through newspapers as well asradio and television stations. In addition, you will be informedon the method by which daily class assignments are deliveredand completed assignments are returned to the teachers.

To ensure the safety of the children of our District and thecontinuity of their education, the cooperation of all parents/guardians is strongly request in all emergency situations.

School SafetyMars Area School District works cooperatively with Adams

Township, Mars Borough and Middlesex Township policedepartments as well as the Pennsylvania State Police, local fireofficials and other emergency personnel to ensure a safe schoolenvironment.

Adams Township police remains a strong presence at all ofour school buildings and facilities. And, additional securitymeasures and personnel are in place to further ensure the safe-ty and security of our students, faculty and staff members.

Emergency NotificationMars Area School District will activate its emergency tele-

phone/e-mail notification system in the event of an emer-gency and/or major announcement. Information may alsobe announced through local radio and television stations. It isimportant that the District have your most current contact infor-mation. If you think your contact information may need to beupdated, please call your child’s school building.

Response

Delayed school opening is normallythe result of a cancellation of classes,inclement weather, etc. Cancellationof classes or delayed release may benecessary in the event of a disrup-tion of public utility services, severeweather damage, violent actions/threats, etc.

Evacuation to another school build-ing or other predetermined safe areawithin the District may become nec-essary in the event of a fire, utilityfailure, violent actions/threats, etc.

Total district evacuation maybecome necessary if schools areendangered because of a hazardousmaterial accident, major flood, vio-lent actions, etc.

A building-level lockdown maybecome necessary if the school isendangered by the presence of anintruder, violent actions, etc.

Sudden occurrences such as torna-does and hazardous material acci-dents may dictate taking cover asthe best immediate response.

District Volunteer PolicyThe purpose of Mars Area School District’s Policy 573 School Volunteers —

Background Checks, as stated in the policy, is “to prevent individuals fromvolunteering within Mars Area School District if those individuals have beenconvicted of a serious criminal offense.” The policy creates four (4) distinctcategories of volunteers.

In the first category, overnight chaperones, volunteer coaches, assistantsand advisors who have direct responsibility for students are required to beBoard-approved; submit to a driver’s license scan to verify that they are notlisted on the National Sex Offender Registry; and to obtain Act 33 (ChildAbuse), Act 34 (Criminal History) and FBI clearances. Volunteer coachesmust comply with all requirements imposed upon paid coaches including,but not limited to, a physical exam and TB (tuberculosis) test.

In the second category, field trip chaperones and other similar volunteerswho have limited responsibility for students are required to receive Boardapproval and to submit to a driver’s license scan. Those who have beenPennsylvania residents for at least the three preceding years must obtain anAct 34 (Criminal History) clearance and those who have not beenPennsylvania residents must obtain an FBI clearance.

In the third category, volunteers who work with students under the directsupervision of a District employee with clearances are required to receiveapproval from their respective building administrator or supervisor and, ifapproved, submit to a driver’s license scan. These volunteers must abide bythe policies and procedures of the District and its respective school buildings.

Volunteers in the first three categories must be at least 21 years old andhave graduated from high school at least four years prior. In categories twoand three, parents who are not age 21 and/or have graduated from highschool within the past four years may be approved if they have a child on afield trip or in the respective class and/or school.

In the fourth category, volunteers who work with booster and other similarorganizations who have no direct responsibility for students during Districtevents where the general public is present are exempt from the requirements ofthe policy. Such volunteers may include concession stand workers, ticket sell-ers/takers and other persons whose purpose is to assist with the operation ofan event.

Note: District employees, including professional and support staff mem-bers, administrators, coaches and other employees are excluded from thepolicy, as all school employees must undergo a full background check asper the requirements of School Code Section 1-111. Parents/guardians ofDistrict students attending school events solely for a purpose related totheir own child (e.g. parent/teacher conferences, school performances, etc.)are exempt from the requirements of the policy.

Anyone interested in volunteering within the District must first submit to ascan of their driver’s license to show that he/she is not listed on the NationalSex Offender Registry. All scans are conducted in private by designated MarsArea personnel at the District’s Administration Office, 545 Route 228, Mars,Pa. 16046. Driver’s license scans for approved volunteers are onlyvalid during the school year in which approval is granted andmust be renewed annually.

The requirements of the Policy 573 School Volunteers — BackgroundChecks went into effect on July 1, 2012. To view Policy 573 in its entirety, visitwww.marsk12.org.

Condition

Delayed Opening

Building Evacuation

District Evacuation

Lockdown

Shelter-In-Place

Notification of Rights under FERPA The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) affords

parents and students over age 18 (“eligible students”) certain rightswith respect to the students education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education recordwithin 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal(or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies therecord(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrange-ments for access and notify the parent or eligible student of thetime and place where the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educa-tion records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccu-rate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask Mars AreaSchool District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate ormisleading. They should write to the school principal, clearly iden-tify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it isinaccurate or misleading.

If the District decides not to amend the record as requested bythe parent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent oreligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to ahearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional infor-mation regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to theparent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformation contained in the student’s education records, except tothe extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent is dis-closure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. Aschool official is a person employed by the District as an adminis-trator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (includinghealth or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); aperson serving on the School Board; a person or company withwhom the District has contracted to perform a special task (suchas an attorney, auditor, medical consultant or therapist); or a par-ent or student serving on an official committee such as a discipli-nary or grievance committee, or assisting another school officialsin performing his or her task.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the offi-cial needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his orher professional responsibility. Upon request, the District discloseseducation records without consent to officials of another schooldistrict in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. (Note:FERPA requires a school to make a reasonable attempt to notifythe student of the record request unless it states in its annual noti-fication that it intends to forward records upon request.)

School records are always open and available to parents, andONLY to school officials who have legitimate “need to know”information about a child. Parents seeking to review a recordshould make an appointment with their child’s counselor or spe-cial educator. If requesting a copy of your child’s record, it is bestto put it in writing and submit requests for cumulative records(report cards, attendance, etc.) to the principal and requests for

confidential records (IEPs, psychological assessments, etc.) to theOffice of Special Education. By law, the District must furnish thesecopies within 45 days.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the District to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of theOffice that administers FERPA is: Family Policy ComplianceOffice; U.S. Department of Education; 400 Maryland Ave.; SW,Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

No Child Left Behind RequirementsOn Jan. 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. NCLB is designed to improvestudent achievement by increasing federal involvement in publiceducation both at the state and local level. NCLB requires signifi-cant changes to schools that receive Title I funding. Mars Areaschools receive Title I funding and are covered under the breadthof NCLB. The Act requires:

1. increased accountability for States, School Districts and indi-vidual Schools;

2. greater choice for parents, especially those in low-performingschools; and

3. greater flexibility for States and Local Education Agencies inthe use of federal dollars.

Under NCLB, parents have a right to review the professionalqualifications of their child’s teacher(s). Parents have the right to

ask for the following information about each of their child’s class-room teachers:

1. whether the State of Pennsylvania has licensed or qualified theteacher for the grades and subjects he or she teaches;

2. whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency permitor other provisional status through which state licensing criteriahave been waived;

3. the teacher’s college major and whether the teacher has anyadvanced degrees and, if so, the subject of the degrees; and

4. whether any instructional aides or similar paraprofessionalsprovide services to their child and, if they do, their qualifications.

Parents who would like to receive specific information abouttheir child’s teacher or paraprofessional, may contact their SchoolPrincipal.

Evaluation & Privacy Rights of StudentsMars Area School District and its employees are required by law

to protect the rights of students. The foundation of this law is theFederal Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 andPennsylvania rules and regulations governing special educationand Chapter 15 students.

Educational Records, Directory Information & Personally Identifiable Information

Educational Records consist of information directly related to astudent that is maintained by an educational agency. PersonallyIdentifiable Information includes the student’s name, the name ofthe parent or other family members, a personal identifier or a list ofpersonal characteristics that would make the student’s identity easilytraceable.

Educational Records and Personally Identifiable Information can-not be disclosed or released without written parental consent or, if astudent is over age 18, student consent. Certain information, called“Directory Information,” can be released without consent. DirectoryInformation is information contained in an education record of astudent, which would not generally be considered harmful or aninvasion of privacy if disclosed.

The School District has designated the following as DirectoryInformation: student’s name, address, date and place of birth, majorfield of study, participation in officially recognized activities andsports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates ofattendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previ-ous educational agency or institution attended by the student.

Written parental consent is necessary for disclosure of informationand educational records, unless the student is transferring betweenschool districts. Cumulative and confidential record may be trans-ferred between districts without parental authorization. The consentmust:

1. specify the record that may be disclosed, 2. state the purpose of the disclosure; and 3. identify the parties to whom the disclosure may be made.

Furthermore, Mars Area School District maintains a written record ofdisclosure for parents to inspect in case information has been released.

Armed Forces Access to Secondary Students Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Education interprets Public Law107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Section 9528 (Armed ForcesRecruiter Access To Students and Student Recruiting Information), 20USC §7908, and Pennsylvania law Act 10, 1991, 51 P.S. §§20221-20225in the following manner:Access to Student Recruiting Information

Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the National DefenseAuthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, and Pennsylvania Act 10 ( TheArmed Forces Recruiting Act) all local educational agencies (LEAs) mustprovide to military recruiters or institutions of higher education, uponrequest, access to secondary school students” (i.e. juniors and seniors)names, addresses and telephone listings. The state military affairs lawrequires the release of directory information consisting of a list of seniormale and female students by name, home address and telephone num-ber. Act 10 requires the list of graduating Seniors and Juniors be madeavailable to armed forces recruiters at the beginning of the school year,however, military recruiters are entitled to request and receive this infor-mation throughout the year.

To ensure compliance with the collective laws, school districts arerequired to provide names, addresses and telephone listings of junior andsenior year students to military recruiters, when requested, unless a par-ent has “opted out” of providing such information.

Parents wishing to opt out of providing such information regarding their12th or 11th grade student’s information should do so in writing to the MarsArea High School Principal by Sept. 1 of each new school year.

Sometimes it is necessary to delay the start of classes or to close schoolfor a day because to inclement weather conditions. The safety of our stu-dents as they ride our school buses and drive to school is always the mostimportant factor in any decision. Sometimes a weather advisory from theNational Weather Service gives advance notice of severe weather condi-tions that might effect the next school day, but no decision is made untilthe morning hours before our schools would open.

How are parents/community members informed of a delay or closing?

Regardless of weather forecasts during the evening news, parents mayfind closing or delay information via the following resources:

1.The District’s website — www.marsk12.org2.The District’s Telephone/E-mail Notification System4.The District’s Community Information Line for School

Closings/Delays — (724) 625-1581, press 93.Radio & TV announcements on KDKA-TV and Radio, WTAE-TV

and Radio, WPXI-TV, WBUT/LER Radio (Butler) and WISR Radio(Butler)

Who watches the weather?The Superintendent and the other school administrators carefully watch

the weather conditions during the snow season.

What are the District’s sources of information?The Superintendent and other school administrators listen to weather

forecasts and review notices from AccuWeather Snow Warning Serviceand the National Weather Service. The District checks with municipalpolice about road conditions starting as early as 4 a.m. The District alsocontacts PennDOT, the State Police and other school districts about roadconditions throughout the area. Even if some streets are clear, dangerousconditions may exist in other parts of our District.

What factors are considered in the decision to close or delay?

4Information on road conditions, particularly amounts of snow andice, from PennDOT, bus drivers

and state and local police.4The time snow starts and the amount of snow4Weather predictions4Building conditions (for example, power and heat)4Parking lot conditions4Temperature and wind-chill factors

What choices are available?Mars Area School District may run a two-hour delayed opening, close

school or announce an early release during inclement weather.

Who makes the decision?The Superintendent makes the final decision, based on the above factors

and recommendations from the Maintenance Supervisor.

When is the decision made?The Superintendent makes the final decision no later than 6 a.m. and as

early as 5:30 a.m. so that television and radio stations, bus drivers andstaff members can be notified.

How soon after the decision is made, will the District inform parents?Mars Area School District notifies parents and students via itstelephone/e-mail notification system as soon as a decision is made.(Note:

The District makes every effort to avoid making calls between the hoursof11 p.m. and 6 a.m., when possible.)Please note that depending on callvolume, the notification system may take several minutes to contact allDistrict parents. Parents are encouraged to monitor the District’s websiteas well as local radio and television news stations for the latestclosing/delay information?

Who do I contact if I do not receive a phone call/e-mail regarding a School Closing/Delay?The District contacts those phone numbers and e-mails addresses provid-ed by parents at the start of the school year. If you are not receiving phonecalls or e-mails regarding School Closings/Delays, please contact the mainoffice in your child(ren)’s school building(s) directly.

What does it mean if there is a two-hour delay?Atwo-hour delay means that the start of school is delayed for two hours;

for example, if school normally starts at 9 a.m., then the delayed start timewill be 11 a.m. Please note that your child’s bus pick-up time will bedelayed by two hours as well.

How is the half-day Kindergarten program affected, when there is a two-hour delay?

When there is a two-hour delay, Mars Area Primary Center will operateon the following “modified” kindergarten schedule: AM Kindergarten —11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (buses will pick up students two (2) hours later thanusual) and PM Kindergarten — 1:45 to 3:25 p.m. Mars Area SchoolDistrict asks that no student be dropped off at school prior to the delayedarrival time. Parents whose children attend alternative child care pro-grams are asked to notify the program of the Primary Center’s “modified”kindergarten schedule.

If poor weather conditions present a driving hazard inthe afternoon hours, will students ever be held at school?

Severe weather and/or potentially dangerous road conditions that occurat or near the time of afternoon dismissal may require the delayed releaseof students. Students may be held at their individual school building, untilit is deemed safe for school buses to safely transport students home. If stu-dents are to be held at school, the District will make every attempt to con-tact parents via the District’s telephone/e-mail notification system. TheDistrict asks that parent please do not attempt to pick up students, as youmay be risking your own safety on potentially dangerous roads. Studentswill be returned home as soon as possible.

Will students ever be released early because of weather conditions?

Mars Area School District will not have an early dismissal unless specifi-cally directed by Butler County Emergency Services, the PennsylvaniaGovernor’s Office or Homeland Security. The District does not commonlypractice early dismissals because students who are released early may bearriving at their homes, where no adult supervision is present.

If there is an early dismissal, how will I know?Mars Area School District will contact parents via the District’s tele-phone/e-mail notification system regarding any early release of studentsfrom school as with any other decision to close or delay the start of school.Updated information will also be posted on the District’s website andCommunity Information Line for School Closings/Delays, as it becomesavailable. Also, please listen to local radio and television news stations forthe latest School Closing/Delay information?

Parents are asked to have a plan in place in case of an early dismissal fromschool. Parents should give students clear instructions as to where theyshould go if their bus is dropping them off earlier than usual. Also, be surethat your child and the school has been given all current home, work andmobile numbers, if they need to contact you. Please review any emer-gency weather plans with your child, if severe weather is in the forecast.

Student Assistance ProgramMars Area School District’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Elementary Student

Assistance Program (ESAP) offer a school-based approach to providing focused services to stu-dent seeking support or needing interventions for academics, behavior and attendance oftenbecause of deeper concerns. This program is a process — not a curriculum or treatment center—thatconnects programs and services within and across school and community systems to cre-ate a network of supports to help students. As a process, SAP and ESAP identify students in needof intervention, assess these students’ specific needs and provide them with support and referralto appropriate resources. The overarching goal of this program is to remove barriers to educationso that a student may achieve academically. SAP and ESAP offer support to those students andtheir families.

At the core of SAP is a team of school employees, who have received specialized training fromCommonwealth of Pennsylvania-approved SAP Training Providers. The Team may include teach-ers, nurses, counselors and administrators, and is often referred to as the “Core Team” or “SAPTeam.” Representatives from community agencies may also meet with the Team as consultants.

One of the most important tasks of a SAP Team is to build a working partnership with families,focusing on the student’s success as their common goal. In addition, the Team may offer stu-dent-centered services such as education support groups, in-school mentoring and after-careresources. The Team may also assist families in identifying options for professional supportwhen a problem is beyond the scope of the school. Participation in the SAP is voluntary and isoffered as a source of help and support for the student and family. When a student is in need ofassistance outside of the school setting, knowing how and where to find assistance can be over-whelming. In cases where a problem lies beyond the limits of the school, it is the Team’s respon-sibility to inform the parent of the problem affecting the child’s performance in school and helpthe student and his/her family to access services and resources available in the community.

Family & Student Assistance — How Does it Work?There are several basic steps a Student Assistance Team takes to build an effective partnership

with families.

1.The initial contact may be made by the parent/guardian with concerns or the SAP team maycontact the family.

2.After initial contact the parent/guardian will be invited to meet with Team members toshare information, observations, student strengths and common concerns.

With the family’s permission, a Student Assistance Team member may then meet with thestudent to gather further information, or the Team and family may meet with the student to dis-cuss the barrier(s) to learning. Next, the SAP Team will present the family with options andresources, both in and out of school, which may be of some help to the student. The family thendecides on the plan of action they find best suits their child. The plan may or may not include theStudent Assistance Team. Whatever the decision, the family and Team attempt to maintainongoing communication to monitor student progress and success in school. If the family doesnot want the student to work with the Team, they are invited to contact the Team at any time inthe future should the situation or their wishes change.

The Family/Student Assistance PartnershipThe goal of the Family/Student Assistance Partnership is to encourage and support student

success in school. The Student Assistance Team attempts at all times to form a respectful fami-ly/school partnership. The family and school share the common goal of supporting and main-taining student success.

As in all good partnerships, both parties have rights and responsibilities. The StudentAssistance Team provides the family with concrete information regarding observable studentbehavior in school. The Team also aids in identifying learning barriers and suggests resourcesand available options. In turn, the family makes decisions for their child, using the informationprovided by the Student Assistance Team.

For more information about the Student Assistance Program, call Mars Area School District’sOffice of Pupil Services at (724) 898-1562 or contact your child’s guidance counselor.

Inclement Weather & School Closing Decisions

Screening Examinations*Students attending Mars Area School District are required to

have the following screening examinations:

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* Parents may choose to have their family physician or dentist per-form the examinations and provide a report to the school. Theexaminations may be completed within one year of the beginningof the school year in which the exams are required.

Medical — original entry, grades 6 & 11Vision — annualHearing — kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3, 7, 11

& special educationDental — original entry, grades 3 & 7Height & Weight — annualBody Mass Index — annualScoliosis (curvature of the spine) — grades 6 & 7

School Health Services & Your ChildMars Area School District provides the following health services

to promote student wellness and reduce health barriers that mayinfluence a student’s educational program:

4Implementation of health plans for students with specific health needs.

4Collaboration with parents, school staff and community health agencies.

4Health assessments including health and development history, screenings and evaluations related to growth, vision, hearing and scoliosis.

4Monitoring and evaluation of communicable and nuisance diseases.

4Implementation of state health and immunization laws.4Monitor and evaluate body fat using the Body Mass

Index.

School NursesThe Pennsylvania School Code requires school districts to provide

acertified school nurse for every 1,500 full-time students. MarsArea School District employs five school nurses, certified by thePennsylvania Department of Education, and one nurse paraprofes-sional. The nurse paraprofessional, who also works to augmenthealth care services delivered to the District’s students, is a licensednurse who works under direct supervision of the certified schoolnurse.

If your child has a specific health concern that requires nursingservices during school hours, contact the School Nurse in yourchild’s school building.. Each School Nurse is trained to answerquestions and address parental concerns.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening

BMI or “Body Mass Index” is a screening tool used to determinewhether a child is overweight or underweight. The measurementsare required for all children enrolled in Pennsylvania schools bystate law. All students in Mars Area School District will have theirheight and weight measured. The measurements will be used tocalculate their individual BMI.

Like all screening tools, BMI can produce some false positives ornegatives. For example, a student may have an artificially highBMI as a result of a high level of lean body tissue or muscle, as maybe found in a well-conditioned athlete. Therefore, it is important tofollow up with a family doctor if a child’s BMI is high or low.

Each student’s BMI is strictly confidential and will not be dis-cussed with anyone other than the student and his/her parent orguardian. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to share achild’s BMI with that child’s health care provider. A child’s doctoris in the best position to evaluate that child’s overall health.

Prescription/Non-Prescription Medication

No prescription/non-prescription medication shall be adminis-tered in school except by the direct written order of a physician.The physician and parent/guardian must complete and sign themedication form before any medication will be given at school.Mars Area School District does not supply any prescription/non-prescription medication.

It is the parent’s responsibility to provide any and all medica-tions to be taken at school. Prescription medication must be in itsoriginal pharmacy container with the student’s name, medicationname and dosage listed on the container. Any non-prescriptionmedication must be in the original container and be the samemedication as prescribed by the child’s physician.

Immunization LawsTo ensure the health of students, the Pennsylvania School Health

Law requires that all childrenhave proof of the following immu-nizations before entering school:

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44doses of Tetanus Toxoid,with the last dose on or after the fourth birthday

44doses of Diphtheria Vaccine,with the last dose on or after the fourth birthday

43doses of Polio Vaccine43doses of Hepatitis B42doses Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccineorhistory of

the Varicella (Chickenpox) Disease42doses of Measles Vaccine42doses of Mumps Vaccine4One (1) dose Rubella Vaccine(usually given as MMR)

Children entering Seventh Grade are required to have the follow-ing immunizations:

4One (1) dose Tetanus,Diphtheria &Accellular Pertussis(Tdap), if five years has elapsed since last Tetanus immunization

4One (1) dose Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine(MCV)

Note:State law indicates that exemptions from the aboveimmunizations may be granted for medical and/or religious rea-sons. Exemptions are defined as follows:

4Medical Exemption—Children are exempt from immuniza-tion if a physician or physician’s designee provides a written statement that immunization may be detrimental to the health of the child.

4Religious Exemption—Children are exempt from immuniza-tion if the parent/guardian or emancipated child objects in writing to the immunization based on contradiction to their religious beliefs.

4Philosophical/Strong Moral Ethical Conviction Exemption—Children are exempt from immunization if the parent/guar-dian or emancipated child objects in writing to the immuniza-tion based on personal beliefs.

If your child is exempt from immunizations, he/she must beremoved from school during an outbreak.

Physical/Dental ExaminationsSchool age children presents a critical period of growth and

development. Therefore, the Pennsylvania School Health Lawrequires physical and dentalexaminations for all childrenentering school for the first time and at specific grade levels as list-ed under the Screening Examination section. You may havethese examinations done by your family physician and/or dentist.

Private physical and dental forms are available at each schoolbuilding as well as on the District’s website, www.marsk12.org.

Communicable DiseaseThe Pennsylvania Department of Health has established the fol-

lowing criteria for exclusion of students demonstrating symptomsthat suggest communicable diseases and infection conditions:

4Pink Eye — 24 hours after initiation of treatment.4Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever — 24 hours after initiation of

treatment.4Lice — Until treated with pediculicidal agent. Students

who have been excluded must be checked by the nurse before entering the building.

4Chicken Pox — When the last crop of blisters are dried.4Impetigo, Scabies and Ringworm — Until judged non-

infectious by a physician.

Pupil ServicesThe Office of Pupil Services is open during the school year to

assist, identify and coordinate for special needs (non-special edu-cation) students. Program supervision includes: ProtectedHandicapped Students; General Screening; supervising healthservices; working with juvenile and treatment programs; andsupervising the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and In-House Therapy Program. The Office of Pupil Services also identi-fies and provides services for the homeless, ESL students, andensures compliance for home education students.

English as a Second Language (ESL)In accordance with the Board's philosophy to provide a quality

educational program for all students, the Mars Area SchoolDistrict shall provide an appropriate planned instructional pro-gram for identified students whose dominant language is notEnglish. The purpose of the program is to increase the Englishlanguage proficiency of eligible students so that they can attainthe academic standards adopted by the Board and achieve aca-demic success.

Limited English Proficient Student is defined as per 22 Pa.Code 4.26 as one whom:

4Was not born in the United States or whose native languageis other than English and comes from an environment where alanguage other than English is dominant

4Is a Native American or Alaska Native who is a native resi-dent of the outlying areas and comes from an environmentwhere a language other than English has had a significantimpact on such an individual's level of English language profi-ciency

4Is migratory and whose native language is other thanEnglish and comes from an environment where a languageother than English is dominant

4Has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing or under-standing the English language and whose difficulties may denysuch individual the opportunity to learn successfully in class-rooms where the language of instruction is English or to partici-pate fully in our society

If you have a student who may qualify for the ESL Program,please notify Dr. Elizabeth McMahon, Assistant Superintendentfor Elementary Education, at (724) 625-1518.

Homeless Student GuidelinesFederal guidelines, as set forth in No Child Left Behind Act of

2001, require that local schools identify children who are home-less. The federal mandate, and the intention of the Mars AreaSchool District is to ensure that homeless children and youthhave access to free appropriate public education on an equalbasis with other children. Children, who are homeless, includingthose living with others, may qualify for assistance with schoollunch, with school supplies/materials, with tutoring, and withtransportation so that they can remain in their school of origin.

If you believe your child(ren) or know of a child(ren) who mayqualify for this service, please contact the principal or guidancecounselor of the child(ren)’s school. You may also contact AnnaSaker, Mars Area Homeless Program Liaison, at (724) 898-1562.

Homeless children may be identified as living in the followingsituations:

4Public or private shelters;

4Public or private places not designated for/or ordinarilyused as regular sleeping accommodations such as vehicles,parks, motels, campgrounds, etc.;

4Living with a parent in a domestic violence shelter;4Individuals and/or families living with relatives or friends

due to a lack of housing;4Living in transitional housing programs;4Runaway children (under age 18) and children who have

been abandoned or forced out of the home by parents or othercaretakers. Children may be in temporary shelters awaitingassistance from social service agencies, or may live alone on thestreet or move from place to place among family members,friends or acquaintances. This also includes such youth from 18to 21 of age who may still be eligible for educational services inregular or special education;

4Children of migrant families who lack adequate housing;4Children abandoned in hospitals or awaiting foster care; or 4School age, unwed mothers or expectant mothers living in

houses for unwed mothers when they have no other availableliving accommodations.

If your living situation changes during the school year or overthe summer, and you and your child(ren) become homeless,please be sure to contact the schools. We will work with you sothat your child(ren)’s education is disrupted as little as possible.

Students Protected Under Section 504(Federal Law) & Chapter 15 (State Law)

Section 504 is a civil rights law that is a part of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 and prohibits discrimination against individuals withdisabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability hasequal access to an education and requires that school districts pro-vide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to qualified stu-dents in their jurisdictions who have a physical or mental impair-ment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Thechild may receive accommodations and modifications. An impair-ment in and of itself is not a disability. The impairment must sub-stantially limit one or more major life activities in order to be con-sidered a disability under Section 504. A student is considered to behandicapped under 504 if he or she:

4Has a “physical or mental impairment which substantially lim-its one or more major life activities.”

4Has a record of such an impairment.4Or is regarded as having such impairment.

Major life activities include: Caring for one’s self, performing amanual task, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, work-ing, and learning are the nine major life activity areas.

The determination of substantial limitation must be made on acase-by-case basis with respect to each individual student. TheSection 504 regulatory provision requires that a group of knowl-edgeable persons draw upon information from a variety of sourcesin making this determination.

Section 504 is a federal anti-discrimination law intended to createalevel playing field in regular education. The ProtectedHandicapped Student may need some accommodations to fullyparticipate in school activities and in the learning process. It was notcreated to give unfair advantage. Accommodations must apply onlyto the named impairment.

If you think your child may qualify or would like more informa-tion please notify Mars Area School District’s Director of PupilServices at (724) 898-1562 or your child’s Guidance Counselor.

To view Mars Area School District’s Annual Public Notice of Special Education & Early Intervention Services & Programs,

visit the “Special/Gifted Education” page at www.marsk12.org.

Special EducationThe Special Education Program of Mars Area School District provides a free, appropriate public

education to exceptional students according to state and federal mandates. In compliance withthe Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and directives from the Pennsylvania Bureau ofSpecial Education, the District provides services to students identified as having a disability,which necessitates specialized instruction. These services and programs are designed to meet theneeds of students with physical, sensory, mental and/or emotional challenges. The District pro-vides a continuum of services ranging from inclusive programming to full-time private place-ments for eligible students with demonstrated needs.

Learning Support services are provided in inclusionary settings, with general educators andspecial education teaching collaboratively. Speech/Language services are provided in all grades(K-12), as needed, based on individual need for such specially designed instruction. Additionalsupport for vision, hearing, occupational therapy, physical therapy is also provided.

If a student is suspected of having a disability, they should be referred to their BuildingAdministrator or School Guidance Counselor, who will initiate the data collection and referralprocess. Once the child has received evidenced-based interventions and data has been collected,if satisfactory progress is not made, tests will be administered to determine if the child has a dis-ability.

For students identified as qualifying and demonstrating the need for specially designed instruc-tion, the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Team develops the child’s program identify-ing measurable goals for success. The team consists of District staff members, which mayinclude the principal, special education teacher, school psychologist, a general educator and relat-ed services staff. Parents are an integral part of the IEP Team and should be physically present atthe IEP meeting, after which a Notice of Recommended Education Placement (NOREP) isissued identifying the student’s placement.

Special Education information must be published periodically, according to regulations. Address ques-tions about its content, screening, evaluation procedures or procedural safeguards to for Mars Area SchoolDistrict’s Director of Special Education & Gifted Education at (724) 898-1561. Parents or guardians partici-pating in the IEP process are advised to keep a signed and dated copy of the most recent ProceduralSafeguard Notice for their records. A copy of the updated notice is posted on the District’s website,www.marsk12.org.

Gifted EducationMars Area School District provides Gifted Support for identified primary through secondary

students. Children qualifying for gifted services receive a Gifted Individual Education Plan(GIEP) and work with a Gifted support teacher on a program tailored to meet their needs.

The Gifted Education program is offered through inclusive instruction and as individualizedand small group opportunities. Academically challenging opportunities are designed or selectedon an individual student basis and may include subject/skill compacting, independent study,subject/grade acceleration, AP and CHS courses, distance learning, early entry to college andindividualized approaches to enhancing the depth of curricular concepts. These challenges pro-vide students the opportunity to maximize their potential.

When parents and teachers have reason to believe a student could qualify for Gifted Educationprogramming they should contact their Building Administrator or School Guidance Counselor toinitiate the data collection and referral process. Team meetings will be convened for discussionsand decision making. Parents and teachers will work together to assure each child's needs are met.

Child FindIf your child attends the Mars Area School District public schools and you feel a need to discuss

their development, please contact the school’s principal.If you are a resident of Mars Area School District but your child attends a private or parochial

school and you feel a need to discuss their development, please contact the Office of SpecialEducation & Gifted Education at 724-898-1561.

District Administration/SupportBuilding/School InformationMars Area High School (724) 625-1581Todd Kolson, Principal Press 2Lindsay Rosswog, Assistant PrincipalKathy Schlingloff, Secretary to the PrincipalLinda Maney, Secretary to the Assistant PrincipalConnie Barbish, SecretarySue Cook, Secretary

Guidance/Nurse’s Office Press 1/6Melanie Haynes, School Nurse ext. 3318Dr. Tina V. Yankello, Counselor — Class of 2016 ext. 3316Kristan Burtner, Counselor — Class of 2017 ext. 3315

Student Assistance CoordinatorColleen Tosadori, Counselor — Class of 2018 ext. 3314Mark Varlotta, Counselor — Class of 2019 ext. 3317Jana Messmer, Secretary ext. 3313Cheryl Moore, Secretary ext. 3312

Athletic Office Press 5 Scott Heinauer, Athletic DirectorRuth Mathison, Secretary (724) 625-9380Sports Information Line Press 5, 1

Mars Area Middle School (724) 625-3145Dale Sleva Jr., PrincipalMarcia Sirney, SecretaryGretchen Persinger, SecretaryDebbie Pegher, Library SecretaryTanis Rose, CounselorMelissa Langer, Guidance Office Secretary Elisa Hunter, School Nurse

Mars Area Centennial School (724) 625-2601Adam Kostewicz, PrincipalTerri Cornelius, SecretaryJanet Parham, SecretaryStacey Scalise, Library SecretaryAmanda Wilson, CounselorKatherine Swallow, School Nurse

Mars Area Elementary School (724) 625-3161Robert Zaccari, PrincipalMargie Mueser, SecretarySheila Pappas, SecretaryAlexis Rosswog, SecretaryEileen Deklewa, CounselorJulie Cunningham, School Nurse

Mars Area Primary Center (724) 625-1588Todd Lape, Principal Melissa Newman, SecretaryDenise Shaffer, SecretaryJill Cooper, Library SecretaryEileen Deklewa, CounselorBrenda Gerber, School Nurse

The Mars Cyber Academy (724) 898-1562(The Mars Cyber Academy is a cyber education program open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.)

Anna Saker, Coordinator

Board of EducationMars Area School District Board of Education is a nine-member voting body that works with District administra-

tors to create policy for the development and success of all Mars Area students. The School Board usually meets at7 p.m. on the first and second Tuesday of each month at the District’s Administration Office, 545 Route 228, Mars,Pa. 16046. (Upcoming meeting dates are listed on the District’s website, www.marsk12.org.) All meetings are opento the public. Board members are:

Dayle Ferguson, President (724) 772-5282Rebecca Brown, Vice President (724) 625-2198Gordon Marburger, Treasurer (724) 538-5476Steve Boggs (724) 933-0532Rita Dorsch (724) 625-2239

John Kennedy (724) 898-2316Bonnie L. Weaver (724) 538-3397Christine Valenta (724) 625-1188Cynthia Yeager (724) 538-5749

Mars Area School Board may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].

Board Secretary — Jill L. Swaney Solicitor — Thomas King III

Central Administration Office (724) 625-1518Dr. Wesley W. Shipley, SuperintendentKate Rich, Secretary to the SuperintendentLori Kennedy, Personnel Administrator

Matthew Friedman, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education (7-12)

Sue Leonberg, Secretary to the Asst. Superintendent

Dr. Elizabeth McMahon, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education (K-6)

Cindy Klein, Secretary to the Asst. Superintendent

Business Office Jill L. Swaney, Business ManagerKristine Barr, AccountantCheryl Palermo, Accounts PayableLavaughn Molnar, PayrollAshleigh McClelland, Administration Secretary

Technology Office Jeffrey Bitzer, Director of TechnologyMary Ellen Rockwell, Technology Support Desk

Maintenance Office Frank Randza, Maintenance SupervisorLori Boggs, Administrative Assistant

Real Estate Tax Office (724) 625-9030Jane Roth, Real Estate Tax Coordinator

Transportation Office (724) 625-1507Jane Roth, Transportation Coordinator

Communications Office (724) 625-4589Josh Schwoebel, Director of Communications

Office of Special Education (724) 898-1561Deborah Adams, Director of Special & Gifted EducationFaye Riley, Secretary to Special Education Candace Mathews, Secretary to Special Education

Office of Pupil Services (724) 898-1562Anna Saker, Director of Pupil Services/Career

Development CoordinatorCindy Loncaric, Secretary to Pupil Services

District SupportCarlene Concoly,Food Service Dir. (Nutrition Inc.) (724)625-1988Dr. Richard Glosser,School Psychologist (724) 898-1561A.J. Myers & Sons,Bus Contractor (724) 625-2032

Annual Budget 2015-2016Mars Area School District’s Business Office oversees the District’s finances, investment

and budgeting. The School Board approved the 2015-2016 budget at $45,293,360 with amillage rate remaining at 99 mills (value per mill = approximately $232,780).

The budget consists of salaries and benefits; instructional; maintenance; transporta-tion; debt service and operational costs. The budget runs from July 1 through June 30.A copy of the budget is available upon request at the District Administration Office.

The following charts offer a summary of the 2015-2016 General Fund Budget:

The budget sets tuition rates for the 2015-2016 School Year at $7,926.30 for elemen-tary students (K-6) and $8,624.48 for secondary students (7-12).

District residents are responsible for the following taxes:Real Estate

Assessed on individuals owning real estate (99 mills) Due at 2% discount — Sept. 30;Due at face — Nov. 30; Due at 10% penalty — Dec. 1.

Adams Township — Shirley Lawther (724) 321-0400 Mars Borough — David Cooper (724) 625-7839Middlesex Township — Mars Area School District (724) 625-9030Valencia Borough — Mars Area School District (724) 625-9030

Earned IncomeAssessed on any resident with earnings from employment. Payments are required

quarterly for self-employed and those individuals that do not have wage tax withheldby their employer(s). Tax rate is 1% — with .5% for the school district and .5% for themunicipality in which the individual lives.

Berkheimer — (866) 701-7206 www.hab-inc.com

Note: Berkheimer Associates serves as the tax collector for Earned Income Tax forall Butler County school districts and municipalities.)

Occupation PrivilegeAssessed on individuals working in the school district and earning more than

$5,000. The tax rate is $10 with $5 for the school district and $5 for the municipality.Middlesex Township assesses a $52 emergency and municipal service (EMS) tax. Ifthe municipality does not enact the privilege tax, the school district may collect the full$10. The employer withholds this tax; taxpayers with multiple employers are onlyrequired to pay one time.

Berkheimer — (866) 701-7206 www.hab-inc.com

Occupation AssessmentThe School District does not assess this tax. Check with your municipality.

School Lunch ProgramMars Area School District offers daily breakfast and lunch in every school.

Lunch prices for the 2015-2016 School Year are $2.70 for elementary stu-dents and $2.95 for secondary students . Breakfast is $1 for all students. The ala carte milk price is 65 cents.

The District participates in the National School Lunch Program, which offersdiscounted or free meals to eligible families. Applications for the program areavailable online at www.marsk12.organd at www.compass.state.pa.us.Allchildren approved for free or reduced-price meals the previous year are auto-matically eligible for the first 30 days of the next school year.

(Note:Beginning with the 2015-2016 School Year, Mars Area High Schoolwill no longer participate in the National School Lunch Program; however,eligible students in Grades 9-12 may still apply for discounted or free meals.An application specific to the High School program is available atwww.marsk12.org.click here.)

For more information about the District’s School Lunch Program, contactJill Swaney, Business Manager, at (724) 625-9030.

Blue & Gold CardResidents of Mars Area School District who are 65 years of age or older can

receive a Blue & Gold Card for free admission to all District athletic events.Interested residents may receive their free Gold Card by contacting theDistrict’s Administration Office at (724) 625-1518, ext. 1501. There is no annu-al renewal and the card will be replaced if lost or damaged.

State Revenue 28%

($12,360,077)

Real Estate Taxes 56%

($24,204,000)

Federal Revenue 0%

($15,000)EarnedIncomeTax 11%($4,700,000)

Other Local Revenue 5%

($2,254,000)

Revenues($43,533,077)

Instruction 54%($24,135,000)

Debt Service/Other 12%

($5,510,000)

StudentAthletics &

Activities 3%($1,333,000)

Transportation 6%($2,630,000)

Administration 5%($2,379,400)

Other Support Services 10%($4,667,960)

Operations &Maintenance 10%

($4,638,000)

Expenditures($45,293,360)

District InformationSchool Boardwork sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Regular Board meetings are held on the second

Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the District’s Administration Office, 545 Route228, Mars, Pa. 16046, and are open to the public. Changes in the Board’s meeting schedule are posted on the outside doorof every school building and at the District’s Administration Office. A complete list of Board meetings is also available onthe District’s website, www.marsk12.org.

Copies of the following are available in the office of each school building, in the District AdministrationOffice and on the District’s website:

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District information is also available via the following:

Website—www.marsk12.orgThe eCommunicator—The District’s weekly eNewsletter is distributed via e-mail at approximately 3 pm. every Thursdayduring the school year. To subscribe, visit www.marsk12.organd click on the “Subscriptions” link.Facebook—“Mars Area School District” at www.facebook.com.Twitter—https://twitter.com@MarsAreaSD|@MASDasst_super|@MASDAthleticsMars Area School District (MASD)-TV —Cable Channel 50 or Digital Cable Channel 209.Electronic Bulletin Board —The District’s Electronic Bulletin Board is located in front of the High School. The ElectronicBulletin Board provides up-to-date information each day about District-wide and school events as well as student recogni-tion.Community Information Line for School Closings/Delays —(724) 625-1581, press 9Sports Information Line —(724) 625-1581, press 5, then 1

Agendasfor the regular School Board meeting, held on the second Tuesday of each month will be available the daybefore the Board meeting.The Board Meeting Communicator is a brief synopsis of the most recent School Board meeting and is available a fewdays after the Board meeting.Minutesfrom each School Board meeting are available after they have been Board approved. Questions regarding theBoard meeting schedule may be addressed to the Superintendent’s Office at (724) 625-1518, ext. 1511.

Established in 2009, Mars Planet Foundation is a501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation thatserves to develop, promote and finance educationalprograms, activities and projects within Mars AreaSchool District.

Mars Planet Foundation replaced Mars AreaFoundation for Education Excellence (MAFEE),which dissolved in 2011, and supports many of thesame activities/events and programs as MAFEE.The foundation accepts donations to enhance

educational opportunities and supplement class-room learning for all Mars Area students. Dona-tions may apply to technology, literacy, scholar-ships, projects/ programs, professional/non-pro-fessional staff development and other activities.

Mars Planet Foundation, which is governed by anine-member Board of Directors, also accepts“Enrichment Grant” applications from Districtteachers, administrators and community mem-bers.

For more information or to make a donation,contact Anna Saker, Mars Planet Foundation liai-son, at (724) 898-1562.

Mars Planet Foundation

Mars Area High School520 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-1581

Fax: (724) 625-4541School: 7:30 a.m. - 2:37 p.m. Office: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Mars Area Middle School1775 Three Degree Road

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-3145Fax: (724) 625-2147

School: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Office: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mars Area Centennial School100 Winfield Manor Drive

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-2601

Fax: (724) 625-2660School: 9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

District Administration Office545 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph:(724) 625-1518or (724) 625-9030

Fax: (724) 625-1060

Mars Area Elementary School549 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-3161

Fax: (724) 625-3499School: 9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. Office: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mars Area Primary Center547 Route 228

Mars, Pa. 16046Ph: (724) 625-1588

Fax: (724) 625-2280AM Kindergarten: 9 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

PM Kindergarten: 12:45 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.School: 9 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

Office: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Office of Special & Gifted Education116 Browns Hill RoadValencia, Pa. 16059Ph: (724) 898-1561

Fax: (724) 898-1620

Office of Pupil Services116 Browns Hill RoadValencia, Pa. 16059Ph: (724) 898-1562Fax: (724) 898-1620

For additional information regarding Mars Area School District including driving

directions to our schools, visit www.marsk12.org.

The mission of the Mars Area School District is to create and sustain an educational environmentthat allows all students the opportunity to realize their maximum learning potential.

Mars Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basisof race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, age, or handicap/disability in its activities, programsor employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. The District is committed to main-taining an educational and work environment free from any type of harassment for all of its students,employees, volunteers and visitors.

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