PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW
The Creative Technologies Academy’s Board Policy Manual contains the following policy which is applicable to all Title I schools. CTA does NOT receive Title I funds, nevertheless it adheres to the following policy:
In accordance with the requirement of Section 1111 of Title I, for each school receiving Title I funds, the School Leader shall make sure that all parents of students in that school are notified that they may request, and the Academy will provide the following information on the student’s classroom teachers:
A. whether the teacher(s) have met the State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas they are teaching;
B. whether the teacher(s) is teaching under any emergency or provisional status in which the State requirements have been waived;
C. the undergraduate major of the teacher(s) and the area of study and any
certificates for any graduate degrees earned;
D. the qualifications of any paraprofessionals providing services to their child(ren);
In addition, the parents shall be provided:
E. information on the level of achievement of their child(ren) on the required State academic assessments;
F. timely notice if the student is assigned to a teacher who is not “highly qualified” as required, or if the student is taught for more than four (4) weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
The notices and information shall be provided in an understandable format, and to the extent possible, in a language the parent(s) understand.
INSTRUCTIONS MATERIALS — RIGHT TO INSPECT
Parents have the right to inspect any instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum for their student. Instructional material means instructional content, regardless of format, that is provided to the student, including printed or representational materials, audiovisual materials, and materials available in electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through the Internet.) Instructional material does not include academic tests or academic assessments.
Affirmed by the Board of Directors, August 12, 2015
Asbestos Management Plan
The Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires all schools to have an “Asbestos Management Plan” and to make that plan available to all concerned parties. Creative Technologies Academy, an asbestos free school, hereby notifies all parents, building occupants, and the parent association that the Asbestos Management Plan for all buildings under the jurisdiction of this local education agency is available in the principal’s office of Creative Technologies Academy located at 350 Pine Street in Cedar Springs Michigan.
This notification is to advise all concerned parties that the Asbestos Management Plan required under the AHERA is available for review upon request. The plans can be viewed by any person during normal business hours. Those interested in reviewing the Asbestos Management Plan can inquire about the hours and times that the plans are available by contacting Mr. Dan Clark, Director of Energy and Maintenance, or the School Leader at 616-696-4905.
Creative Technologies Academy has followed all of the laws pertaining to asbestos in schools for the state of Michigan. Based on the findings, there is no asbestos on the CTA campus. Steps have been taken for a permanent exemption because there is no asbestos to monitor or remove.
Affirmed by the Board of Directors, August 12, 2015
Integrated Pest Management Policy and Plan
In accordance with Michigan Regulation 637, the following policy and plan has been adopted at:
Creative Technologies Academy
350 Pine Street
Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) requires that the Academy use the least hazardous methods first (fly swatters, vacuuming, housekeeping practices, elimination of insect/rodent food, harborage of entry points, etc.) to remove pests from the school environment before resorting to chemical treatment.
Only professional licenses individuals shall be allowed to apply commercial grade pesticides or herbicides and proper advance notification of application(s) shall be given. No area(s) shall be treated while occupied by staff or students
Notice of this service shall be published to all parents, guardians or students, and staff. In case of emergency, limited use of pesticides or herbicides is permitted without advance notice.
This universal sign shall be posted for 48 hours after commercial application of pesticides or herbicides is made, or for an appropriate period of time as recommended by the licensed professional.
Pesticides In Use
Rodent or pest sightings shall be reported to the school office and shall be recorded in the IPM Log Book. The licensed person providing the pest control service shall review this list prior to providing treatment within or outside the building.
Board Adopted: August 9, 2001 Board Recorder:
Lexie K. Coxon
Reaffirmed by the Board of Directors, August 12, 2015
