Official Policies & Notices

Non-Discrimination Statement
Accessibility

Non-Discrimination Statement

Eudora Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, or the need for special education services, activities and employment, and provides equal access as required by Title VI, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and any other relevant state and federal laws.

If you have questions or a grievance related to discrimination, please contact the District’s Human Resources Director, Amanda Brunkow, 1310 Winchester Rd., Eudora, Kansas 66025, at amandabrunkow@eudoraschools.org.

Accessibility

Eudora Schools continually strives toward compliance with Eudora Schools Non-Discrimination Policies, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), American with Disabilities Act, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Kansas State Policy 1210 as well as a federal section 508 policy regarding web accessibility.

Eudora Schools is committed to providing accessibility to all users, and we will continue to make improvements to our website to ensure that it meets the requirements of these laws and standards. If assistance is needed in accessing material on any of the Eudora Schools websites, please contact the Communications Specialist at albaniaandrade@eudoraschools.org

Part-time Enrollment Policy

Opt Out of Sharing My Student’s Information (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parents and eligible students certain rights regarding these records.

Generally, schools must have written consent before releasing information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to share information without consent in certain circumstances, including with school officials who have a legitimate educational interest, schools to which a student is transferring, and appropriate officials during health or safety emergencies.

Schools may also disclose directory information without consent. This may include:

Student's name
Parent/Guardian's name
Address
Telephone number
Email address
Date and place of birth
Dates of attendance
Grade level
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height (if member of athletic teams)
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Most recent educational agency or institution attended
Photos and video recordings for social media
Audio recordings

How to Opt Out

Parents/guardians who do not want their student's directory information shared must submit a written opt-out request to the District Office at the time of enrollment.

The request must include:

Student's full name and grade level
Specific information you do not want shared
Parent/Guardian's name and signature
A specific request for non-disclosure to military recruiters, if applicable

Mail or deliver your request to:

Eudora Schools USD 491
Attn: Communication and Engagement Specialist
1310 Winchester Rd., P.O. Box 500
Eudora, KS 66025

Homeless Student Policy

Homeless Student Policy PDF

Homeless students shall, by definition, include the following:

1. Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in
motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals.
2. Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for or ordinarily used as a regular
sleeping accommodation for human beings.
3. Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar
settings.
4. Migratory children who meet one of the above-described circumstances.

Nonacademic Tests, Surveys and Questionnaires

KCTC Student Survey

Overview

The Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) Student Survey has been administered annually at no cost to districts throughout the state since 1994-1995.

This survey tracks adolescent use of harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. In addition, the survey provides a baseline for adolescent participation in, perception of, and attitudes toward both pro-social and anti-social behavior at the peer, school, family, and community levels. It provides a measurable level of risk and protective factors that influence behavior, attitudes, and opinions of Kansas adolescents.

Purposes of the KCTC Student Survey

To develop a focus for planning — Reports show Kansas Communities That Care Student Survey data provide an objective profile of problem behaviors, risk and protective factors that exist in your communities. This information highlights strengths and challenges, which will help in the development of a focused prevention plan. Data from the KCTC Survey is used to help school and community planners assess current conditions and prioritize areas of greatest need. Each risk and protective factor can be linked to specific types of interventions that have been shown to be effective in either reducing risks or enhancing protections. Survey results help schools and communities identify specific areas of concern so they can target strategies which have proven to be most effective in achieving desired results.
To establish a baseline to track progress — Survey data provides a standardized measure of risk and protective factors and prevalence rates. This data can be used as a baseline for developing measurable outcomes that states and communities choose to target. Future surveys can then be used to track progress toward those outcomes. Data is also used to measure adolescent behaviors, attitudes, and opinions, compared to adolescents in other state and national averages.
To conduct public relations and outreach — Information from the survey can be used to build public awareness about the extent of problem behaviors and levels of risk and protection. It can help counteract misconceptions and denial about drug and alcohol use and other problem behaviors and provides all stakeholders with a mutual understanding and foundation upon which to make prevention-planning decisions.

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