Title IX, Section 504 (Non-Discrimination) Notice

The Castle Rock School District complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.G40 Officer and/or 504 ADA Coordinator. The Title IX/RCW 28A.G40 Officer for the for the Castle Rock School District is Susan Barker, at 600 Huntington Avenue South, Castle Rock, WA 98611 or (360) 501-2940. The 504 ADA Coordinator is Henry Karnofski at 700 Huntington Avenue S, Castle Rock, WA 98611, (360) 501-2940.

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Military Recruiters Notification

Federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent. These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation's armed forces. If you do not want Castle Rock School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior consent, you must notify the District in writing by the date stated in the annual newspaper publication of the Military Recruiters Notification.

Uncontrolled asbestos contamination in buildings can be a significant environmental and public health problem. Both the public and private sectors have been dealing with the asbestos issue for many years. In 1986, Congress enacted the Asbestos Emergency Response Act primarily to require school districts to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM) in their school buildings and take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers. In 1987, the U.S. Environmental Protection Act (EPA) finalized a regulatory program which enforces the AHERA. In compliance with the AHERA regulations, Castle Rock School District facilities have been inspected by and EPA accredited building inspector. During the inspection, samples were taken of building materials suspected of containing asbestos. The results of the inspection and laboratory analysis of the samples have confirmed the presence of ACM in portions of the school facilities. It is important to note that these materials are in a form and condition that does not pose an imminent threat to students, faculty or employees. With confirmation of the presence of an ACM, an Asbestos Management Plan was developed for our school by an EPA accredited management planner. The Asbestos Management Plan includes the inspection and physical assessment reports, the training program for our custodial and maintenance personnel, the plans and procedures to be followed to minimize disturbance of the ACM's and a program for regular surveillance of the ACM. Every three (3) years, a reinspection by an accredited inspector must be conducted on all friable or non-friable known or assumed asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) to determine whether the condition of the ACBM has changed and to make recommendations on managing or removing the ACBM. Since 1994, we have conducted periodic surveillance inspections every six (6) months to check the condition of the remaining asbestos and to determine if any action is needed. Since that time, no asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) has been removed, encapsulated or encased in our buildings. For further details on the locations of the remaining ACBM or the asbestos-related activities, you are welcome to review a copy of the ASbestos Management Plan in our administrative offices during regular business hours. Henry Karnofski, Maintenance Supervisor, is our designated Asbestos Program Coordinator and all inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to him at (360) 501-3142 or (360) 501-2940.

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Integrated Pest Management Notice

All pesticide application (includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and fungicides) made to Castle Rock School District sites will be under the direction of a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) licensed pest control applicator or operator (PCO) or a licensed public agency operator. Unauthorized faculty and staff are not permitted to use their own pesticide products at any school site or facility. No applications will be made at times that buildings are occupied. Applications will only be made on weekends or vacation periods when schools are unoccupied. Each site has a registration system to notify parents, staff and students who express an interest of proposed pesticide applications. Notices will be given to registered individuals either 48 hours in advance of the application or on the day preceding a weekend or vacation period application. No notices will be sent when tamper-resistant insect or rodent bait stations crack or crevice treatments are used. Pre-notification requirements do not apply to any emergency application for control of any pest hat poses an immediate human health or safety threat, such as an application to control stinging insects. When an emergency application is made, notification consistent with the registration system shall occur as soon as possible after the application. Fur further details on IPM you are welcome to review a copy of the Integrated Pest Management Policy in our administrative offices during regular business hours. Henry Karnofski, Maintenance Supervisor, is our designated IPM Coordinator and all inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to him at (360) 501-3142 or (360) 501-2940.

Small Public Works Roster

Castle Rock School District #401 is soliciting contractors who are responsible and properly licensed and/or registered to perform work in Washington and interested in being placed on a Small Public Works Roster. Castle Rock School District #401 is anticipating the potential need to engage one or more vendors to provide services for non-specific small public works projects on an on-call basis. Small works projects may include acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, consulting services, and/or construction services. To obtain a form for placement on the Small Works Roster for projects, please contact the business office at (360) 501-2940. All contractors must submit with their written request the completed district form, a certificate of insurance, and a copy of current valid contractor license. This notice is published pursuant to RCW 39.04 and Castle Rock School District #401 Resolution No. 2004-48.

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