LANSING USD 469

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a national mandate to end discrimination against persons with disabilities in social and economic life.

Lansing USD #469 does not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in any aspect of employment.

The ADA is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) and the Kansas Act Against Discriminations.

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Release of Student Records

The school district makes every effort to protect the confidentiality of student records. The school district follows the procedures outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 concerning the release of student records.

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School Emergency Closing Notification

In the event the superintendent finds it necessary to close school due to inclement weather or other reasons, announcements will be made on the following stations.
Television Stations: WDAF, KMBC, KCTV, KSHB Action News, and Channel 2
Radio Stations: KMBZ AM 980, KFKF FM 94.1, KCUR FM 89.3, KCKC FM 102.1,
KMXV FM 93.3, KBEQ FM 104.3, WDAF FM 106.5

School closing will also be announced after 6:00 A.M. on the district website: www.usd469.net

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Sign up for LION ALERTS and get important information about the Lansing School District. Text messages will be sent directly to your mobil phone, wireless PDA or pager. You can even get this information via email. Sign up is easy and it is FREE. For more information, please go to the Lansing School District website www.usd469.net to complete the application

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School Calendars

Calendars showing the events taking place throughout the year will be handed out during student enrollment. If any patron of the district would like one, please contact any of the building offices or the Central Office for a copy.

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Substitute Employment

Anyone interested in being a substitute teacher, cook, or custodian should make application at the Central Office, 401 S 2nd Lansing, KS 66043, (913) 727-1100.

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Asbestos Information
2008-2009

Lansing Unified School District #469 has been complying with federal and state asbestos regulations for many years. Some of the building materials in our schools do contain asbestos. These materials are periodically inspected and maintained to ensure that they do not present a health hazard to students, employees, and visitors. The asbestos management plan for USD #469 is located in the district administrative office and in the administrative office of each school. Interested persons may inspect the plan at any time. If you have specific questions, you may contact Dale Bohannon, Facilities Director at 727-6171.

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Drug Free Schools and Workplace

Maintaining drug free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited.

Lansing USD 469 adheres to the 1989 amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226, 103 State 1928, requiring both school and higher educational institutions to adopt certain policies in order to remain eligible for any federal financial assistance, including student financial aid.

Policies regarding Drug Free Schools and Workplace are in your child’s student handbook or can be obtained from each attendance center of central office.

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