Important Notices to the Public

Important Notices to the Public

Equal Educational Opportunities

The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District's Title

IX Coordinator is:
Dr. Jane Pedersen
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
1050 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
[email protected]
847-459-4260

The District's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at this link on the district website To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the district website.

Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
Parents or guardians have the right to inspect all instructional materials used as a part of their child’s education. If you believe that curriculum, instructional materials, or programs violate rights guaranteed by any law or Board policy, you may file a complaint under the District’s uniform grievance policy. Parental permission will be obtained prior to giving any surveys to students on such topics as substance abuse or other personal behaviors. Students may be surveyed without parental permission to gather data for school improvement.

Medicaid Notice to Parents/Guardians
Medicaid reimbursement is a source of Federal funding approved by Congress to help school districts maintain and improve special education services. Therapy and diagnostic services provided to students who are Medicaid eligible are partially reimbursable, and Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 will claim Medicaid reimbursement for any eligible services provided. These claims will have no impact on a family’s ability to receive Medicaid funding either now or any time in the future. Anyone objecting to this release of information related to Medicaid claims must contact the District Office.

Radon Testing
In response to the Federal warnings regarding radon gas, all Kildeer Countryside District 96 schools have been tested. Tests were conducted using the Radtrak Radon Gas Detector system for a 90-day period. The results of the monitoring showed that all District facilities are well below the EPA minimum guidelines. Test results are available for inspection at the District Office. Interested citizens may request copies of the reports at a cost of $.25 per page.

Asbestos Management Program
In response to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1987, Kildeer Countryside School District 96 has complied with all inspection provisions of that Act. As required, each building has been inspected for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Where appropriate, these materials are labeled to prevent accidental release of asbestos fiber into the school environment. Appropriate school employees, current and future, receive certified training to prevent damage to and subsequent release of fibers from ACMs. Where required or appropriate, ACMs will be scheduled for removal from the buildings in which they may occur. Reports and the management plans are available for review in each building for inspection by all interested citizens.

Integrated Pest Management Program
The District follows a state-implemented program addressing application of chemical pesticides and herbicides in school buildings and on school grounds. The program includes administrative controls and nontoxic bait traps and requires notification of chemical applications. The public will be advised of dates of chemical application prior to the application. The notice will be posted on the District Website and communicated in building and District newsletters.

Parent Notification of the Parent/Student Handbook and District Discipline Policy
In completing online registration for their student(s), parents/guardians are requested to respond that they have received notification that the District discipline policy, included in the Parent/Student Handbook, is online and that they agree to review it.

Authorization for Internet Access/Computer Network System Use Policy

The Acceptable Use Policy for electronic networks within Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 is outlined below.

Terms and Conditions

The electronic networks encompass all District technology resources, including local-area and wide-area networks, Wi-Fi, District-provided hotspots, servers, computers, laptops, tablets, and phones. Access to these resources should be for education, research, or legitimate business consistent with the District's educational objectives.

Privileges and Responsibilities

Using the District's networks is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use may lead to cancellation of privileges, disciplinary action, or legal consequences. The system administrator or Building Principal decides on access violations.

Unacceptable Use

Users must not engage in illegal activities, violate copyright or privacy, use another's account or password, post unauthorized material, or disrupt network operation. Misuse may lead to disciplinary actions, including suspension of access.

Monitoring and Privacy

Activities on District networks are monitored with no expectation of privacy. Anyone using these systems expressly consents to monitoring.This includes the potential for school authorities to search electronic devices and online activities for security purposes. 

Security and Internet Safety

The District takes steps to secure its networks and promote internet safety. However, no system is infallible. Users are encouraged to report security concerns. Filtering devices are in place to block inappropriate content, but supervision is also necessary to ensure safe internet access. In order to maintain order and security, school authorities (including school liaison police officers and other law enforcement officials) are authorized to conduct reasonable searches of school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school. This includes electronic devices. 

Social Media and Email Use

Use of social media and email on District devices should adhere to educational purposes. Personal account use is not permitted. The District may monitor communications and access email contents without prior notice. Unauthorized access to email accounts is prohibited.

Vandalism

Vandalism, defined as malicious attempts to harm or destroy data or networks, will result in disciplinary action. This includes creating or uploading malware.

Copyright and Web Publishing

Re-publishing text or graphics without permission violates copyright laws and District policy. Students must obtain permission for web publishing projects. The fair use rules allow limited use of materials for educational purposes.

Related Service Log Notice
The District maintains related service logs that document the type and number of minutes of related service administered under a student's individualized education program (IEP).  Parents/guardians may request a copy of any IEP-related service log maintained for their child. Please direct any requests for a copy of a related service log for your child to the Director of Student Services.

Teen Dating Violence Prohibited Notification
Engaging in teen dating violence that takes place at school, on school property, at school-sponsored activities, or in vehicles used for school-provided transportation is prohibited. For purposes of this policy, the term teen dating violence refers to whenever a student who is 13–19 years of age uses or threatens to use physical, mental, or emotional abuse to control an individual in the dating relationship, or uses or threatens to use sexual violence in the dating relationship. The Superintendent or designee shall develop and maintain a program to respond to incidents of teen dating violence.

Cross Reference: Policy: 7:185

Employee Conduct Standards
School districts are required to include in their student handbook the District’s Employee Code of Professional Conduct. These standards, in part, define appropriate conduct between school employees and students. A copy of these standards can be found on the District’s website or requested from the Superintendent’s office.1

Cross Reference: PRESS 5:120, Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Resource Guide
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) maintains a resource guide on sexual abuse response and prevention. The guide contains information on and the location of children’s advocacy centers, organizations that provide medical evaluations and treatment to victims of child sexual abuse, organizations that provide mental health evaluations and services to victims and families of victims of child sexual abuse, and organizations that offer legal assistance to and provide advocacy on behalf of victims of child sexual abuse. This guide can be accessed through the ISBE website at www.isbe.net or you may request a copy of this guide by contacting the school’s office.

Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Program
The Superintendent or designee shall develop, implement, and maintain a suicide and depression awareness and prevention program that advances the Board’s goals of increasing awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. This plan can be accessed on the district website and includes the resources listed below.

Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line

Contact Safe2Help Illinois: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email [email protected]

Cross Reference: Policy: 7:290

PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency Need for Services)
Database Information for Students and Parents or Guardians

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) maintains a statewide database known as the PUNS database (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services) that records information about individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities who are potentially in need of services.

IDHS uses the data on PUNS to select individuals for services as funding becomes available, to develop proposals and materials for budgeting, and to plan for future needs. The PUNS database is available for children with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities with unmet service needs.

For more information and to sign up for PUNS, see the Illinois Department of Human Services PUNS information page at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=41131.

You may also contact the following District employee for assistance:
Jennifer Dunne
[email protected]
847-459-4260