Central R-III Public Notices
- 504 Public Notice
- Title IX
- Non-Discrimination Notice
- Disability Public Notice
- Water Sampling and Analysis Notice
- Free & Reduced Meal Announcement
- USDA Non-discrimination Notice
Each of the St. Francois County School Districts does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, or access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Each of these School Districts does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA and Section 504 may be forwarded to the designated ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator.
Our School District’s Compliance Coordinator is:
Dereck Wilson
Director of Special Services
200 High Street
Park Hills, MO 63601
573-431-2616
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the Central R-III School District is hereby notified that the Central R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities and provide equal access.
Any person having inquiries concerning he Public School Districts of St. Francois County’s compliance with the laws and regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Titles II and III of the American with Disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) is directed to the applicable Compliance Coordinator below who has been designated by each school district to coordinate School District efforts to comply with the laws and regulation implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADEA, Section 504, and ADA.
The Central R-III School District has established grievance procedures for person unable to resolve problems arising under the statures above. The Compliance Coordinator for the applicable law, whose name is below, will provide information regarding those procedures upon request.
Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under the laws and regulations cited above may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114: 818-268-0550.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Our School District’s Compliance Coordinator is:
Dereck Wilson
Director of Special Services
200 High Street
Park Hills, MO 63601
573-431-2616
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Central R-III School District assures that they will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.
The Central R-III School District assures that they will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Central R-III School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Central R-III School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the office of the Director of Special Services located in each school district from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday – Friday during regular school calendar days.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Our School District’s Compliance Coordinator is:
Dereck Wilson
Director of Special Services
200 High Street
Park Hills, MO 63601
573-431-2616
2025-2026
Central R-III School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full
price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility:
Maximum Household Income Eligible for Free Meals
Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $20,345 | $1,696 | $392 |
2 | 27,495 | 2,292 | 529 |
3 | 34,645 | 2,888 | 667 |
4 | 41,795 | 3,483 | 804 |
5 | 48,945 | 4,079 | 942 |
6 | 56,095 | 4,675 | 1,079 |
7 | 63,245 | 5,271 | 1,217 |
8 | 70,395 | 5,867 | 1,354 |
Each additional member | +7,150 | +596 | +138 |
Maximum Household Income Eligible for Reduced Price Meals
Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $557 |
2 | 39,128 | 3,261 | 753 |
3 | 49,303 | 4,109 | 949 |
4 | 59,478 | 4,957 | 1,144 |
5 | 69,653 | 5,805 | 1,340 |
6 | 79,828 | 6,653 | 1,536 |
7 | 90,003 | 7,501 | 1,731 |
8 | 100,178 | 8,349 | 1,927 |
Each additional member | +10,175 | +848 | +196 |
Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income from all sources or Food Stamp/TANF case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number or indication of no social security number of adult household member signing the application. School officials may verify current income or other information provided on the application at any time during the school year.
Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Households with children who are eligible under the foster, Head Start, homeless, migrant, or runaway programs should contact the school for assistance in receiving meal benefits. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Children who are members of households currently certified as receiving Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR are eligible for free meals. To complete an application, the household must provide the names of the children, a statement that the household receives the qualifying benefits, the Food Stamps/TANF/FDPIR case number, and the signature of the adult household member making application. When known by the school that members of a household are receiving assistance from Food Stamps, TANF or FDPIR, households will be notified of their children's eligibility for free school meals. If any children in the household were not listed on the eligibility notice or not listed on the application, the household should contact the school to have benefits extended to all children in the household.
If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for these benefits.
Under the provisions of the policy, the Food Service Director, Tammy Johnson, will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the determining official, they may wish to discuss the decision with the hearing official on an informal basis or he/she may make a request either orally or in writing to the Hearing Official Zach Payne. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. A complete copy of the policy is on file in each school and in the central office where any interested party may review it.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
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 state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint 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, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.