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Quapaw Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status,or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: David Carriger, Quapaw Superintendent of Schools/Title IX Coordinator, 305 West 1st, Quapaw, Oklahoma 74363, (918) 674-2501.  DUTIES OF THE LOCAL LIAISON
The McKinney-Vento Act includes a “job description” for the local liaison in the form of a list of duties. According to the Act [42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(6)(A)], local liaisons must ensure that:
(i)children and youth experiencing homelessness are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies; (ii)children and youth experiencing homelessness are enrolled in, and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in, schools within the district; (iii)children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness have access to and receive educational services for which they are eligible, including Early Head Start and Head Start programs, early intervention services under Part C of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, and other preschool programs administered by the school district; (iv)children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness receive referrals to health care, dental, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other appropriate services; (v)the parents or guardians of students experiencing homelessness are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children, and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children; (vi)public notice of the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness is disseminated in locations frequented by families and youth experiencing homelessness, including schools, shelters, public libraries, and soup kitchens, in a manner and form understandable to parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth; (vii)enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with the provisions of the Act; (viii)parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness are fully informed of all transportation services available to McKinney- Vento students, including transportation to the school of origin, and are assisted in accessing transportation; (ix)school personnel providing services to students experiencing homelessness receive professional development and other support; and (x)unaccompanied youth (I) are enrolled in school; (II) have opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as other children and youth; and (III) are informed of their status as independent students under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. § 1087vv), and receive assistance verifying this status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Policies/Meetings/JOM/Indian Education Parents/News/ Title Parent Surveys Title 1 Annual Meeting MS Library September 17 at 4:30 p.m. Indian Education Parent Committee 2020-21 Chair: Hannah Berryman Parent Rep: Mariah Tyner Parent Rep: Linda Davis Parent Rep: Tonya Blackfox Faculty Rep: Halie Smith ES Student Rep: MS Student Rep: Bristol Berryman HS Student Rep: Lacinda Attocknie Title VI/Impact Aid/JOM Meetings 2020-21 All Meetings at the Quapaw Administration Building, 305 West First Street, Quapaw September 16 at 5:15 p.m. (Administration Building) October 13 at 5:15 p.m. (Administration Building) October 20 at 5:15 p.m. (Administration Building) November 10 at 5:15 p.m. (Administration Building) Annual Indian Parents Meeting-IPP's/Impact Aid) December 9 at 5:15 p.m. (Administration Building/ZOOM) January 26 at 5:00 p.m. (ZOOM) March 30, 5:15 p.m. (ZOOM) May 3, at 5:00 p.m. (Administration Building) Gifted/Talented Meetings MS Library September 29 at 4:30 p.m.  PARENT SURVEYS QUAPAW TITLE/IMPACT AID/JOM NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 2018-19 A. What do you feel are the most important needs of the Native American students in the Quapaw Public Schools? (Please indicate by placing a check mark to the left of the letter). ____1. Tutoring: Elementary: ______ MS/HS: ______ ____2. Indian Cultural Programs ____3. Counseling: MS/HS: ______ ____4. Math Improvement ____5. Classroom Aides ____6. Home/School Aides ____7. Reading Improvement ____8. Educational Support (List): ________________________________________ ____9. Indian Studies Program in the Schools ____10. More Parental Participation in the Schools ____11. Career or Job Orientation and Information ____12. Other Suggestions: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ B. Rank the three most important needs (in order of priority): ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ C. How do you think JOM/Indian Education/Impact Aid funds could be used to meet the needs listed above? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D. Please check the category/categories that describe/s you: ____ Parent Guardian ____ Committee Member ____ High School Student ____ Jr. High Student ____ Elementary Student ____ Other |
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