Plans/Compliance

Courage to Report is a part of the Missouri Information Analysis Center is a confidential means to report safety issues, from bullying to armed students, at school.  (866) 748-7047

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255

Trevor Project (866) 488-7386

Crisis text line text “brave” to 741741

Mark Twain Behavioral Health crisis hotline (800) 356-5395

Preferred Family crisis hotline (844) 341-2390

Each year the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides school districts with an Annual Performance Report.  This report compiles information regarding academic performance as measured by the MAP test.  It also collects information related to attendance, graduation rate, and the college or career placement after high school, along with a few other data pieces.

The reports for the entire district, as well as each building can be found at the links below.

District 2024 2023 2022

Elementary 2024 2023 2022

High School 2024 2023 2022

State Report Card

Missouri 2024

Lead in Water Testing Initial Test Results

On October 24, 2024  we received the results from the first round of lead testing. In accordance with statute, these results are being communicated to parents and staff via written notification within seven business days.

• Total test points sampled—36

• Total samples with lead detected—20 (55.6%)

• Total samples with lead levels above the action level of 5ppb—8 (22.2%)

• All drinking fountains tested below 5ppb except the bubbler in the 4 th /5 th grade classroom. All other actionable sample results are from hand sinks.

Immediate actions:   The affected fountain/bubbler must be secured until remediated and retested. All other hand sinks passed flush testing which indicate that a 30 second flush prior to use will allow for continued normal usage. NOTE-per the Department of Health-Flushing as a standalone measure is not considered adequate remediation

Next steps:

Remediate failed outlets and retest.

Health:

Sullivan County Health Department

schdmilanmo.com

101 Hawthorne Dr, Milan, MO 63556

(660) 265-4141

Additional information and resources on the health effects of lead contamination are available here: 

https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#health

Lab report and flush sampling plan are available here.

Testing criteria:

Each sample was tested for total lead content which includes dissolved and particulate. The elevated level is defined as a level of lead ≥ 5pbb. Sampling was conducted per EPA test guidelines by initial draw after stagnation (periods of non-use that exceed eight hours).  This manner of testing is the first step in localization and is paired with follow-up flush testing to further localize the source of any elevated levels. 

Explanation of results:

• The report can be found by clicking this link.  

Remediation Plan.  

Go Tigers!!!

Stephanie Hubbard

shubbard@nhtigers.k12.mo.us

For more information, please read the following:

health.mo.gov/living/environment/get-the-lead-out-of-school/ 

NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Students, parents of students or employees of the Newtown-Harris R-III District have the right to file a formal complaint alleging noncompliance with regulations outlined in Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Level One – Principal or Immediate Supervisor (Informal and Optional – may be bypassed by the grievant)  Employees with a grievance of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin or disability may first discuss it with their principal or immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally.  A student or parent with a complaint of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin or disability may discuss it with the teacher, counselor or building level administrator involved.

Level Two- Title IX and Section 504 Coordinators

If the grievance is not resolved at level one and the grievants wish to pursue the grievance, they may formalize it by filing a written complaint on a Compliance Violation Form, which may be obtained from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator.  The complaint shall state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested.  The filing of the formal, written complaint at level two must be within fifteen (15) working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance or from the date grievants could reasonably become aware of such occurrence.  The grievants may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinators.  A minor student may be accompanied at the meeting by a parent or guardian.  The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator shall investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve it.  A written report from the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent fifteen (15) working days after the receipt of the complaint.

Level Three – Superintendent

If the complaint is not resolved at level two, the grievants may proceed to level three by presenting a written appeal to the Superintendent with ten (10) working days after the grievants receive the report from the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator.  The grievants may request a meeting with the Superintendent or his/her designee.  The Superintendent or his/her designee has the option of meeting with the grievant to discuss the appeal.  A decision will be rendered by the Superintendent or his/her designee within (10) working days after receiving the written appeal.

Level Four – Board of Education

If the complaint is not resolved at level three, the grievants may proceed to level four by presenting a written appeal to the President of the Board of Education within ten (10) working days after the grievants receive the report from the Superintendent.  The grievants may request a meeting with the grievants to discuss the appeal.  A decision will be rendered by the Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting.  The grievant will be notified in writing of their decision within ten (10) working days after the Board of Education action.

This procedure in no way denies the right of the grievants to file formal complaints with the Missouri Civil Rights Commission, the Office of Civil Rights, or other agencies available for mediation or rectification of rights grievances, or to seek private counsel for complaints alleging discrimination.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, State or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

              Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

              1400 Independence Avenue, SW

              Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

The Newtown-Harris R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX

Stephanie Hubbard, Superintendent

306 N. Main, Newtown, MO 64667

(660)794-2245

shubbard@nhtigers.k12.mo.us

Section 504

Josie Hinkle, Process Coordinator

306 N. Main, Newtown, MO 64667

(660)794-2245

jhinkle@nhtigers.k12.mo.us

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

Title IX Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities

Local School Districts

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity

receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)

Designation of a Coordinator

A. School systems or other recipients of federal funds (including all public schools, charter schools and magnet schools) must designate at lease one professional employee as of Title IX coordinator to oversee compliance efforts and investigate any complaints of sex discrimination.

B. All students, employees and parents/guardians must be notified of the names, office address(es), and telephone number(s) of the designated coordinator(s) of Title IX.

Dissemination of Policy

The school district’s policy of nondiscrimination must be prominently included in each student handbook, bulletin, catalog, booklet, announcement, brochure, student application form or other publication distributed to students, potential students, parents, and any other persons benefiting from the school district’s activities and programs. The name and contact information (office address, telephone number, fax number, email address) of the Title IX Coordinator must also be included in this announcement.

Monitoring  compliance

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the overall implementation of Title IX for the school district and coordination the institution’s compliance with Title IX in all areas covered by the implementing regulations. The major responsibility is the prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination. Other major monitoring duties include, bur are not limited to, the following:

            Admissions:  Admissions and Recruitment

Education Programs and Activities:  Housing, Comparable Facilities, Access to Course Offerings, Access to Schools operated by the School District, Counseling and Related Materials, participation in extra-curricular activities, Financial Assistance, Employment Assistance, Health Services and Insurance, Marital/Parental Status, Athletics and Physical Education.

Employment in Education Programs and Activities:  Employment Criteria, Recruitment, Compensation, Job Classification, Fringe Benefits, Martial or Parental Status, Advertising, Pre-employment Activities.

Other areas of consideration include:

Developing a committee to assist in meeting Title IX obligation is highly recommended.

Arranging to have a Title IX/Equity coordinator in each school building enables better monitoring of Title IX in individual schools leaving the District Title IX Coordinator to take care of the district as a whole.

Participation in the development and implementation of the school system’s sexual harassment policy. Be aware of new needs, which may dictate changes or revisions in existing policies or practices. For example, since sexual harassment is a violation of Title IX, you should include a prohibition of sexual harassment in the school district’s list of disciplinary infractions.

Assisting faculty, counselors and administrators in complying with Title IX, and when a need arises, planning remedial actions. For example, if females are under-represented in advanced mathematics, science or computer programming  courses, ask the faculty to plan for several workshops, student tutorial services, or other ways to increase enrollment of females in these advanced courses.

Making your presence known in the community by disseminating civil rights information or by speaking at parent-teacher group meetings, social or professional organization meetings, and other community functions.

Serving as a resource to the local superintendent of schools on Title IX/Gender issues, and submitting annual reports on Title IX compliance activities to the district superintendent.

Monitoring and evaluation the district’s Title IX compliance efforts and making recommendations for any appropriate changes.

Providing updated information to schools on Title IX implementation and issues.

Maintaining contact with the state education agency Title IX coordinator and with the federal regional equity assistance center

Identifying and dissemination information about Title IX educational resources (organizations, individuals, print, internet, and audio-visual)

Grievance Procedures

Adoption and publication of procedures providing prompt and equitable resolution of complaints is critical. Nondiscrimination policy notices and their attendant Grievance Procedures must be made public and disseminated throughout the educational community. Develop Title IX grievance procedures for students and teachers in cooperation with local student service and human resources staff; give public notice of the procedures and the name and contact information of the school system Title IX coordinator.

Have copies of grievance procedure and any related forms available in schools and libraries to students, parents or school personnel alleging sexual harassment or discrimination. Assist them in filing their grievance and oversee the step-by-step procedure to be sure that time frames are met. Assist administrative personnel who need a better understanding of the grievance basked on Title IX. Keep records of all grievances filed.

In carrying out this responsibility, the Title IX coordinator may actually investigate any complaint filed under the institution’s grievance procedures. If the Title IX coordinator does not conduct the investigation of complaints, she or he should receive information about any grievance filed. This will allow the institution to identify any patterns, and repeat offenders that may be missed when several individuals handle grievances. The coordinator should also receive sufficient information throughout the process so that she or he can provide guidance or information

to ensure that the institution carries out its responsibilities under Title IX. The Title IX coordinator should also be sufficiently knowledgeable about the requirements of the regulations to advise the institution about policies and practices, which may violate Title IX.

Core Responsibilities of Title IX Coordinators

Develop a working knowledge of the federal Title IX (of the Education Amendments of 1972) law and its implementation regulations. Have a copy of Title IX readily available and understand the requirements and the intent of the law. Keep informed of current research and legal and judicial decisions related to Title IX and gender equity.

Be informed about state laws, regulations and policies on all equity issues, including bullying and harassment and child abuse laws.

Be knowledgeable of federal and state laws (e.g. ADA, Section 504, IDEA) prohibiting discrimination against all protected classes (including race, religion, and sexual orientation) and assist whenever possible.

Be sure female and male students participating in work-based learning programs are guaranteed equal treatment by their employers.

Coordinate with other staff and document an internal self-evaluation of practices and policies with respect to treatment of female and male students, if this responsibility was never completed. If the evaluation was completed by a previous Title IX coordinator, check if the evaluation’s remedies for elimination segregation and discrimination were carried out.

Provide program development, including in-service training, to eliminate sex discrimination in the district. You may also want to consider conducting a school-wide in-service or assembly on sexual harassment. For another example, continued gender-segregated classes in workforce development education courses should prompt you to plan special on-going activities for lessening student’s gender-role stereotypes.

Attend state and national conferences specifically for Title IX coordinators and/or on gender equity issues generally, and share the information with local administrators, staff and faculty.

Provide updated resources on Title IX and gender equity to local school districts

*Adapted from the US Department of Education/Office for Civil Rights/Boston Regional Office, North Carolina State Board of Education, the New Hampshire Department of Education, the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Equity Assistance Center/NYC at Rutgers University, and the Maryland State Department of Education

William A. Howe, ED.D., Connecticut State Department of Education

Marilyn Hulme, Equity Assistance Center/NYC at Rutgers University

Susan McKevitt, New Hampshire Department of Education

Linda Shevitz, Maryland State Department of Education

Click Here for the Title VI, XI, or Section 504 Grievance form

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