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Sligo Elementary 


Sligo Elementary and the parents of the students participating in student services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the ESEA agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.  Sligo Elementary will:

  • Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children served under this part to meet the challenging State academic standards 
  • Address the importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis through, at a minimum—
    • parent-teacher conferences in elementary schools, at least annually, during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child’s achievement
    • frequent reports to parents on their children’s progress;
    • reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and observation of classroom activities; and
    • ensuring regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, to the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand. (required) (ESSA, Section 1116(d)(1-2))
  • Treat each child with dignity and respect.
  • Strive to address the individual needs of the student.
  • Acknowledge that parents are vital to the success of a child and school.
  • Provide a safe, positive and healthy learning environment.
  • Assure every student access to quality learning experiences.
  • Assure that the school staff communicates clear expectations for performance to both students and parents.

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We, as parents, will support our children’s learning in the following ways: 

Parents, please understand that participation in your child’s education will help his/her achievement and attitude. Therefore, please continue to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of your ability:

  • Volunteering in their child’s classroom if invited.
  • Supporting their child’s learning.
  • Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children and positive use of extracurricular time.
  • Create a home atmosphere that supports learning.
  • Send the students to school on time, well-fed, and well-rested on a regular basis.
  • Attend school functions and conferences with teachers.
  • Encourage their child to show respect for all members of the school community and school property.
  • Review all school communications and respond promptly.
  • Attend Open House.
  • Monitoring the amount of TV and screen time.  


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We, as students will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State’s high standards, specifically, we will: 

  • Get to school on time every day.
  • Develop a positive attitude toward school.
  • Be responsible for completing homework on time.
  • Be cooperative by carrying out the teacher’s instructions and ask for help when needed.
  • Do daily work that is neat and reflects the student’s best effort.
  • Be respectful to all school members and school property.
  • Read at least 15 minutes every day outside of school time. 

TITLE I
SCHOOL – PARENT – STUDENT COMPACT
Sligo Elementary


Sligo Elementary and the parents of the students participating in student services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the ESEA agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards. Sligo Elementary will:
Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the children served under this part to meet the challenging State academic standards
Address the importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis through, at a minimum—
parent-teacher conferences in elementary schools, at least annually, during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child’s achievement
frequent reports to parents on their children’s progress;
reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and observation of classroom activities; and
ensuring regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, to the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand. (required) (ESSA, Section 1116(d)(1-2))
Treat each child with dignity and respect.
Strive to address the individual needs of the student.
Acknowledge that parents are vital to the success of a child and school.
Provide a safe, positive and healthy learning environment.
Assure every student access to quality learning experiences.
Assure that the school staff communicates clear expectations for performance to both students and parents.

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We, as parents, will support our children’s learning in the following ways:
Parents, please understand that participation in your child’s education will help his/her achievement and attitude. Therefore, please continue to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of your ability:
Volunteering in their child’s classroom if invited.
Supporting their child’s learning.
Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children and positive use of extracurricular time.
Create a home atmosphere that supports learning.
Send the students to school on time, well-fed, and well-rested on a regular basis.
Attend school functions and conferences with teachers.
Encourage their child to show respect for all members of the school community and school property.
Review all school communications and respond promptly.
Attend Open House.
Monitoring the amount of TV and screen time.


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We, as students will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve the State’s high standards, specifically, we will:
Get to school on time every day.
Develop a positive attitude toward school.
Be responsible for completing homework on time.
Be cooperative by carrying out the teacher’s instructions and ask for help when needed.
Do daily work that is neat and reflects the student’s best effort.
Be respectful to all school members and school property.
Read at least 15 minutes every day outside of school time.
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WELCOME!

The main objectives of Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) are to inform the Union School District of its educational responsibilities to students and families experiencing homelessness, to increase awareness about the needs of those experiencing homelessness, to reveal and overcome possible educational barriers, to explain current legislation and policies, and to provide practical advice to those working with students in this experience.

State Information:
Pennsylvania Department of Education Homless Education
https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Homeless%20Education/Pages/default.aspx

Staff Contact List:
Dr. John Kimmel
Superintendent & Homeless Liasion
(814-473-6311 X0) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Mrs. Brenda Greenawalt
Data Administrator & Enrollment Officer
(814-473-6311) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mrs. Judy Rupp
Secondary School Counselor
(814-473-3121) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mrs. Melissa Anderson
Elementary School Counselor
(814-745-2152) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement is to plan, coordinate and implement the provisions of a system wide student registration and transfer process for grades K-12. This office serves to provide information related to student admission and transfer policies and procedures and provides ongoing support to all constituents: students, parents, school staff, administrative office staff and to the community at large.

Our Vision
To maintain and implement the student enrollment and transfer processes.
To provide timely information dissemination and guidance regarding the range of educational program options for students, application timelines and admission procedures.
Provide technical assistance to parents, schools on enrollment and transfer processes.
To improve communication with all student and parent stakeholders by providing informational materials in several languages.
Attachments:
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Download this file (BEC-Education for Homeless Youth .pdf)BEC-Education for Homeless Youth .pdf2927 kB11-28-2018 11:58
Download this file (BEC-Enrollment of Students .pdf)BEC-Enrollment of Students .pdf2524 kB11-28-2018 11:58
Download this file (Homeless Facts (18-19).pdf)Homeless Facts (18-19).pdf211 kB11-28-2018 11:58
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Admission for children and youth (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Admission for children and youth (10-5-18).pdf323 kB11-28-2018 11:59
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Assessing Student Academic Need procedures (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Assessing Student Academic Need procedures (10-5-18).pdf224 kB11-28-2018 11:59
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Emergency Funds for Non-Homeless Students  (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Emergency Funds for Non-Homeless Students (10-5-18).pdf284 kB11-28-2018 12:00
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM for children and youth foster care (10-5-18)).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM for children and youth foster care (10-5-18)).pdf269 kB11-28-2018 12:00
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Free and Reduced meals (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Free and Reduced meals (10-5-18).pdf350 kB11-28-2018 12:01
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Identification Form (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Identification Form (10-5-18).pdf220 kB11-28-2018 12:01
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Overview of Policies for Children and Youth (10-5-18.pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Overview of Policies for Children and Youth (10-5-18.pdf240 kB11-28-2018 12:01
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Procedures for Coordinating Title and SPED Services (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Procedures for Coordinating Title and SPED Services (10-5-18).pdf226 kB11-28-2018 12:04
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Procedures for Homeless Identification (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Procedures for Homeless Identification (10-5-18).pdf282 kB11-28-2018 12:04
Download this file (Homeless MEMORANDUM Transportation procedures (10-5-18).pdf)Homeless MEMORANDUM Transportation procedures (10-5-18).pdf240 kB11-28-2018 12:04
Download this file (Homeless-Dispute Resolution Procedures for USD (10-17-18).pdf)Homeless-Dispute Resolution Procedures for USD (10-17-18).pdf210 kB11-28-2018 12:03
Download this file (Homelessness Handbook 23-24.pdf)Homelessness Handbook 23-24.pdf610 kB08-28-2023 14:53
Download this file (Homelessness Procedures 2023-2024.pdf)Homelessness Procedures 2023-2024.pdf774 kB08-28-2023 14:57
Download this file (Information from the National Center for Homeless Education.pdf)Information from the National Center for Homeless Education.pdf385 kB11-28-2018 12:03
Download this file (List of Community Services.pdf)List of Community Services.pdf1152 kB09-06-2023 10:52
Business Office Contacts

354 Baker Street, Suite 2
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-6311

Business Manager - Mrs. Megan Hepler - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Superintendent Secretary/School Board Secretary - Mrs. Kristen Smith - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Union School District's Business Office is responsible for the fiscal management of district financial services including food services and transportation departments and believes heavily in full transparency. Below you will find a list of resources that will illustrate the financial health of the district.
Attachments:
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Download this file (2013-2014 Audit.pdf)2013-2014 Audit.pdf1289 kB02-09-2017 14:30
Download this file (2014-2015 Audit.pdf)2014-2015 Audit.pdf487 kB02-09-2017 14:30
Download this file (2015-2016 Audit.pdf)2015-2016 Audit.pdf7334 kB02-09-2017 14:30
Download this file (2016-2017 Audit.pdf)2016-2017 Audit.pdf1499 kB02-15-2018 09:48
Download this file (2017-2018 Audit.pdf)2017-2018 Audit.pdf500 kB01-24-2019 09:42
Download this file (2019-20 Union Audited Financial  Statements.pdf)2019-20 Union Audited Financial Statements.pdf7269 kB11-23-2020 11:23
Download this file (20201123114246348.pdf)2018-2019 Audit.pdf3132 kB11-23-2020 11:43
Download this file (2021-2022 Audit.pdf)2021-2022 Audit.pdf5987 kB03-07-2023 12:19
Download this file (20211206134837344.pdf)2020-2021 Audit.pdf2718 kB12-06-2021 13:36
Download this file (Union School District 22-23 Audited Financials.pdf)Union School District 22-23 Audited Financials.pdf5882 kB12-12-2023 11:56
For additional information, Please contact:

Megan Hepler
Business Manager
Union School District
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
814-473-6311 Ext. 0
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Download this file (2023-2024 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance.pdf)2023-2024 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance.pdf218 kB08-02-2023 11:04
Download this file (K-12 Student and Athletic Accident Insurance Brochure.pdf)K-12 Student and Athletic Accident Insurance Brochure.pdf6227 kB08-02-2023 11:04
Attachments:
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Download this file (20-21 General Fund Budget Package.pdf)2020-2021 General Fund Budget.pdf3987 kB11-23-2020 11:18
Download this file (2013-2014 General Fund Budget.pdf)2013-2014 General Fund Budget.pdf933 kB02-09-2017 14:31
Download this file (2014-2015 General Fund Budget.pdf)2014-2015 General Fund Budget.pdf857 kB02-09-2017 14:31
Download this file (2015-2016 General Fund Budget.pdf)2015-2016 General Fund Budget.pdf2897 kB02-09-2017 14:31
Download this file (2016-2017 General Fund Budget.pdf)2016-2017 General Fund Budget.pdf2403 kB02-09-2017 14:31
Download this file (2017-2018 General Fund Budget.pdf)2017-2018 General Fund Budget.pdf3136 kB08-18-2017 13:53
Download this file (2018-19 Budget Package.pdf)2018-2019 General Fund Budget.pdf1204 kB06-18-2018 11:22
Download this file (2019-2020 General Fund Budget.pdf)2019-2020 General Fund Budget.pdf1459 kB11-23-2020 11:19
Download this file (2021-2022 General Fund Budget.pdf)2021-2022 General Fund Budget.pdf4316 kB11-18-2021 13:00
Download this file (2022-2023 General Fund Budget.pdf)2022-2023 General Fund Budget.pdf528 kB06-13-2022 07:47
Download this file (2023-2024 General Fund Budget.pdf)2023-2024 General Fund Budget.pdf8458 kB06-09-2023 13:54
Right to Know Law:

Governor Edward G. Rendell signed the new Right-To-Know law on February 14, 2008 fundamentally changing the way people access public records of their government. This Web page has been created in response to that law, which fully takes effect January 1, 2009.
 
Union School District - Open-Records Officer:
All requests for information from the Union School District under the Right to Know law should be directed to:

Union School District
Kristen Smith
354 Baker Street, Suite 2
Rimersburg, PA 16248
PHONE: 814-473-6311 ext: 0
FAX: (814) 473-8201
EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Download this file (Policy 801--Public Record.pdf)Policy 801--Public Record.pdf124 kB12-16-2019 12:59
Download this file (RTKRequestForm.pdf)RTKRequestForm.pdf238 kB12-16-2019 12:58
USD Annual Notices

006 Meetings
100 Comprehensive Planning
103 Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
103.1 Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
104 Nondiscrimination/Discriminatory Harassment - Employment Practices
105 Curriculum Development
105.1 Curriculum Review By Parents And Students
108 Adoption of Textbooks
109 Resource Materials
113 Special Education
113.4 Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information
114 Programs For Gifted Pupils
115 Career and Technical Education
122 Extracurricular Activities
123 Interscholastic Athletics
123.1 Concussion Management
123.2 Sudden Cardiac Arrest
127 Assessment Of Educational Program
137.1 Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students
138 Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners
140 Extracurricular Participlation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students
142 Migrant Students
143 Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
144 Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes
146 Student Services
200 Enrollment Of Students
203 Immunizations and Communicable Diseases
203.1 HIV Infection
204 Attendance
209 Health Examinations/Screenings
209.1  Food Allergy Management
209.2 Diabetes Management
210 Use Of Medications
210.1 Possession/Administration of Asthma Inhalers/Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
216 Student Records
217 Graduation Requirements
218 Student Discipline
218.1 Weapons
218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts
218.3 Discipline of Student Convicted/Adjudicated of Sexual Assault
220 Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials
222  Tobacco and Vaping Products
227 Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia
226 Locker Search
233 Suspension And Expulsion
235 Student Rights/Surveys
235.1 Surveys
236.1 Threat Assessment
237 Electronic Devices
246 School Wellness
247 Hazing
249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
250 Student Recruitment
251 Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability
252 Dating Violence
302 Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
312 Evaluation Of Superintendent
333 Professional Development
335 Family And Medical Leaves
351 Drug And Substance Abuse
604 Budget Hearing
610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
619 District Audit - Public
621 Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights
626 Federal Fiscal Compliance
705 Facilities and Workplace Safety
707 Use Of School Facilities
716 Integrated Pest Management
718 Service Animals In Schools
801 Public Records
805 Emergency Evacuation Of Schools
806 Child Abuse
808 Food Services
810 Transportation
810.2 Transportation - Video/Audio Recording
815 Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers And Network Resources
819 Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response
823 Naloxone
824 Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
827 Conflict of Interest
830 Breach of Computerized Personal Information
901 Public Relations Objectives
904 Public Attendance At School Events
906 Public Complaints
916 Volunteers
918 Title I Parental Involvement

















2024 Board Meeting Dates:

The Union School District Board of Education will hold its 2024 board meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM in the High School Library and work sessions will be scheduled the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM in the High School Library. Meeting dates are as follows:

January 11, 2024

Work Session
Special Voting Meeting

7:00PM
9:00PM

Union High School

January 18, 2024

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

February 15, 2024 Finance/Curriculum Committee Meeting 6:00PM Union High School

February 15, 2024

Work Session/

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

March 14, 2024

Work Session

7:00PM

Union High School  

March 21, 2024

Finance Committee
Board Meeting

6:00PM
7:00PM

Union High School

April 18, 2024

Finance Committee

Work Session/Board Meeting

6:00PM

 7:00PM

Union High School

May 3, 2024 Finance Committee/Budget 3:15PM Union High School Cafeteria

May 9, 2024

Work Session

7:00PM

Union High School

May 16, 2024

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

June 6, 2024

Work Session

7:00PM

Union High School

June 13, 2024

Budget Hearing/Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

July 18, 2024

Work Session/

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

August 8, 2024

Work Session

7:00PM

Union High School

August 15, 2024

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

September 12, 2024

Work Session 

7:00PM

Union High School

September 19, 2024

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School  

October 17, 2024

Work Session/

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

November 14, 2024

Work Session

7:00PM

Union High School  

November 21, 2024

Board Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School

December 5, 2024

Reorganization Meeting

7:00PM

Union High School  

                  

* Dates are subject to change.  Proper notice will be given of date/time/location changes.

                

 



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Click this link to view previous Board Meeting Highlights

Click this link to see board policies on Board Docs 

Attached below is Board Policy: 903 - Formal Application to Participate in School Board Meeting.
Residents requesting to participate in regular and/or special Board meetings must submit a formal application with the Secretary and/or Superintendent forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting to facilitate being placed on the Board agenda.

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School Board Members



Mr. John Creese, Jr., President
Mrs. Lisa Norbert
Vice President
Mrs. Shelly Atzeni
Mr. Kenneth Walter Mr. Jeffrey Kriebel
Mr. Terry Sweeney Mrs. Tricia Hepler
Mrs. Tressa Smith Mrs. Lianna Empfield
District Solicitor:  Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP
Mr. Terry Sweeney, Treasurer Mrs. Megan Hepler, Secretary


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