2020-2021
Introduction
On December 10, 2015 a new Federal education law was signed by the President. This law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires schools that receive federal Title IA funding adopt written procedures for resolving complaints filed.
Definition
A “complaint” is a written, signed statement filed by an individual or an organization. It must include:
Complaint Resolution Procedures
∙ Referral – Complaints against schools should be referred to the District’s Central Office:
Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent
354 Baker Street, Suite 2
Rimersburg, PA 16248
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814-473-6311 x0
2) Notice to School – The Federal Programs Director will notify the school Superintendent and Building Principal that a complaint has been received. A copy of the complaint will be given to the Superintendent and Building Principal with directions given for the Principal to respond.
3) Investigation – After receiving the Principal’s response, the Central Office, along with the Superintendent, will determine whether further investigation is necessary. If necessary, the Federal Programs Director and the Superintendent may do an onsite investigation at the school.
4) Opportunity to Present Evidence – The Federal Programs Director may provide for the complainant and the Principal to present evidence.
5) Report and Recommended Resolution – Once the Federal Programs Director has completed the investigation and collected evidence, a report will be prepared with a recommendation for
resolving the complaint. The report will give the name of the party bringing the complaint, the nature of the complaint, a summary of the investigation, the recommended resolution and the reasons for the recommendation. Copies of the report will be issued to all parties involved. The recommended resolution will become effective upon issuance of the report.
6) Follow up – The Federal Programs Director and the Superintendent will ensure that the resolution of the complaint is implemented.
7) Time Limit – The period between the Federal Programs Director receiving the complaint and resolution of the complaint shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days.
8) Right to Appeal – Either party may appeal the final resolution to the Department of Education. Appeals should be addressed as follows:
Ms. Susan McCrone, Chief
Division of Federal Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126‐0333
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:
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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:
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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:
354 Baker Street, Suite 2
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-6311
2026 Board Meeting Dates:
The Union School District Board of Education will hold its 2026 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:
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January 8, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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January 15, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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February 19, 2026 |
Work Session/Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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March 12, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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March 19, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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April 9, 2026 |
Work Session/Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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May 7, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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May 14, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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June 2, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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June 4, 2026 |
Budget Hearing/Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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July 16, 2026 |
Work Session/Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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August 13, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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August 20, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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September 10, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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September 17, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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October 15, 2026 |
Work Session/Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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November 12, 2026 |
Work Session |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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November 19, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
7:00PM |
Union High School |
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December 3, 2026 |
Reorganization Meeting/Board 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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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.