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Compliance
Notification of Right s Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents of elementary and secondary students certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, the collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical examinations. Complaints regarding school department compliance with PPRA can be made with the Superintendent of Schools or the Family Policy Compliance Office in Washington, D.C. A complete copy of the PPRA Notice can be found at www.bangorschools.net and the full PPRA notice will be sent home with students during the first week of school.
Child Find for Special Education and Related Services and/or Accommodations Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The Bangor School Committee has adopted Policy IGBAB Child Find for Special Education and Related Services, which addresses the school department's responsibility for identifying, locating, and evaluating school age eligible children who reside or attend private schools within the City of Bangor and who may be in need of special education and related special services. The policy can be accessed on Bangor School Department's website at www.bangorschools.net or you may obtain a copy of the policy from your child's school principal. Any parent with questions about the policy should contact their child's building principal, the Director of Pupil Services at 207-262-9121, or the Superintendent of Schools at 207-262-9125.
Every Student Succeeds Act: Teacher Professional Qualifications
Under the provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the parents or guardians of a child in a school receiving Title I funds have the right to request the professional certifications of their child's teacher from their child's school principal. Under these requirements, teachers and Title I paraprofessionals must meet general qualifications as well as the specific requirements of the subject they are teaching.
Notification of Right s Under the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)
Parents and eligible students have the right to inspect and review education records, seek amendment of a record that is believed to be inaccurate, and the right to be notified of amendment procedures. Parents and eligible students have the right to consent to disclosures of education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent, and to file a complaint with the Superintendent of Schools or Family Policy Compliance Office in Washington, D.C., concerning potential violations. A full copy of the FERPA notice can be found at www.bangorschools.net and the full FERPA notice will be sent home with students during the first week of School.
Parental Notice Regarding Physical Restraint and Seclusion
The Bangor School Committee has adopted Policy JGFUse of Physical Restraint & Seclusion and Regulation JGFProcedures on Physical Restraint & Seclusion, which address the use of restraint and seclusion of students in the school setting. The policy can be accessed on Bangor School Department's website at www.bangorschools.net or you may obtain a copy of the policy from your child's school principal. Any parent with questions about the policy should contact their child's building principal, the Director of Pupil Services at 207-262-9121, or the Superintendent of Schools at 207-262-9125.
Annual Notification of Building Occupants
The Bangor School Department has been inspected for the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM). Additionally, the required six-month surveillance for ACM condition has been completed. A written plan for the management of these materials, which includes all subsequent inspection and response actions, has been developed. The plan is available for inspection at the Bangor School Department's Maintenance Office located at Bangor High School and at each school's administration office.
Bangor School Department 2023–24 Pest Control
Please be informed of the Bangor School Department's procedures for pest control, pesticide use, and your right to know. Pest Control: Because pesticides pose risks, the school uses an alternative approach to merely applying pesticides. Control of insects, rodents, and weeds in our schools focuses on making the school building and grounds an unfavorable place for pests to live and breed. Through maintenance and cleaning, we will reduce or eliminate available food and water sources and hiding places for the pests. We will also routinely monitor the school area to detect pest problems and prevent the pests from becoming established. Some techniques we will use include pest monitoring, sanitation, pest exclusion, proper food storage, pest removal and, as a last resort, pesticides. This holistic approach is often called Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Pesticide Use: Sometimes pesticide use may be necessary to control a pest problem. When that happens, the school will use the lowest risk products available. If higher risk pesticides must be used, notices will be posted at application sites and parents, guardians, and staff have a right to know. Your Right to Know: Parents, legal guardians, and school staff will be notified of specific pesticide applications made at the school. Notification need not be given for pesticide applications recognized by law to pose little or no risk of exposure to children or staff. The school also keeps records of prior pesticide applications and information about the pesticides used. You may review these records as well as a copy of the Pesticides in Schools regulations (CMR 01-026 Chapter 27) by contacting the Bangor School Department Business Office at 207-262-9124. For further information about pests, pesticides and your right to know, call the board of Pesticides Control at 207-287-2731 or visit the Maine School IPM website at www.thinkfirstspraylast.org/schoolipm.