Bethel School District
WELCOME TO
A No Excuses University School
Principal: Kimberly Kosa
Assistant Principal: Michelle Scherer
Secretary: Anita Maughan
Office Clerk: Suzan Leighty
Community Liaison: Karen Marchesini
Social Worker: Dianne Breen
Attendance/Health Clerk: Penny Lee
School Hours
8:30 – 3:00
Breakfast Begins 8:10
Students should not arrive before 8:15 (except for breakfast)
Early dismissal time is 11:05
Late arrival time is 10:30
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Office Phone
253-683-5300
Attendance Office
253-683-5393
Please call the 24 hour attendance line to report absences.
School Website
www.sebethelsd.org
Transportation
253-683-5900
Dear Spanaway Families:
Welcome to Spanaway Elementary School. We know you and your child are eager to take this big and
important step into school.
Every elementary grade sets the foundation of your child’s success in the coming school years. In order
to provide a well-adjusted, relaxing beginning, we need to work together to make the transition
between home and school a positive, happy experience. Here are some suggestions you may want to
follow.
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Please make an appointment to walk around Spanaway Elementary School, visit the library,
look in the kindergarten rooms, look at the playground and other areas of the school.
Visit the district website at www.bethelsd.org for district information.
Help your child take on as much responsibility as possible according to their age.
Encourage your child to express his/her experiences in complete sentences (allowing your
child to talk freely).
Read to your child daily or have them read to you.
Practice skills that will be helpful in their grade level.
Encourage adequate rest and good nutrition to be alert and ready to learn.
Set aside a study area that will contribute to completion of homework.
Become actively involved in your child’s education through PTA, become a classroom volunteer,
registered voter, and most importantly share in the daily school experience.
Parents are encouraged to be involved their child’s school career from the first day to the last. This is
one of the best ways to ensure your child’s success and provide your child with a positive self-concept.
We are looking forward to working with you and your child during this school year at Spanaway
Elementary School. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school, 253-683-5300.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Kosa
Principal
SCHOOL SECURITY
Parents and visitors can only enter the school through the front entrance on 165th Street. All exterior doors
to our building will be locked during school hours. Please walk up to the security camera located on the
brick wall to the left of the main doors and push the button. We will be able to communicate with you and
will ask for your name, identification and the nature of your visit. If there is more than one parent/visitor,
please enter the building one at a time so that we can ensure we understand who is entering. After entering
the building, please go directly to the main office to again show your ID and sign in so that we may be able
to assist you.
Parent/Guardian Visits
Parents need to check in with the office for ALL visits to the school.
*Dropping things off
Come to the office and we will call the classroom. The teacher will send the student when least
disruptive to pick it up.
*Visitors/Volunteering
Spanaway Elementary welcomes parents to visit our school, help in the classrooms, observe, and
ask questions. As a courtesy, we ask that you schedule a regular time to volunteer. All volunteers
must complete the Bethel Volunteer Application and be approved by Bethel School District before
volunteering in our school. This includes chaperoning field trips and other volunteer activities.
Please communicate 24 hours in advance with your child’s teacher to visit the classroom. If this is
not possible, the office will check with the teacher to ensure that this is a good time. If not, the
office will take the parents name and number so that the teacher can contact the parent to
schedule a time.
*Teacher Conference
Formal conferences are scheduled twice a year (October, March). Parents/guardians may also set
up conferences with the classroom teacher at other times as needed. You may contact the
teacher at
683-5300 or by email through the Bethel website @ bethelsd.org
www.bethelsd.org
Bethel District Policy - School Board/Policies
ATTENDANCE
Mrs. Lee 683-5393
Regular school attendance is necessary for a child’s academic and personal growth at Spanaway Elementary.
Students are expected to be on time and at school every day. Absences are excused for illness, medical
appointments, religious observance or family emergencies. Oversleeping, missing the bus, or other
transportation issues are not excused.
Spanaway Elementary Bell Schedule
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School Begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
First Bell Rings at 8:25 a.m. and School Begins at 8:30 a.m. with an All School Assembly.
Arriving at 8:31 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. is a tardy.
Arriving between 9:01 a.m. and 11:04 a.m. is a morning, ½ day absence.
Signed out between 11:05 a.m. and 2:29 p.m. is an afternoon, ½ day absence.
Signed out between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. is an early check out.
SPANAWAY ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
EXCUSED
ABSENCES
5 TOTAL
10 TOTAL
UNEXCUSED
ABSENCES
1
2
TARDY
4
ACTION TAKEN BY SCHOOL
1st trimester-letter will be mailed home
2nd trimester – conference with the principal to develop a plan for
improvement
ACTION TAKEN BY SCHOOL
Phone call to parent – 5 days to respond with note, phone call, family access,
or email
A conference with the principal is required and a letter will be mailed home
ACTION TAKEN BY SCHOOL
4 Unexcused tardies and/or early check outs equal 1 unexcused day
BECCA Bill
Washington State has a truancy law, RCW28A.225.020, called the BECCA Bill. As guidelines for the law,
Bethel School District has policies in place. District Policy 3122 can be found on our website under the
School Board tab. If absences do not fall under the approved excuses, the absence is considered unexcused.
After 5 unexcused absences in a thirty-day period or 10 unexcused absences in a school year, a petition will
be filed with Pierce County Juvenile Court.
SPANAWAY ELEMENTARY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Pre-Arranged Absences
If your child will be out for an extended period of time, please come in and complete a prearranged absence form.
Early Dismissal/Late Start Days
Attendance on half days is just as important as on whole days. Half days are scheduled well in
advance so that any special arrangements can be made.
Lice Information
A student needs to be absent when head lice occurs. According to Bethel School District Policy,
the student must be excluded from school until ALL nits are removed. The first THREE DAYS are
considered EXCUSED and should be sufficient to clear up the problem. ADDITIONAL DAYS
beyond the allowed three are considered UNEXCUSED.
For more information about lice, check the following website:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html
Actions Not Permitted
*Inappropriate show of affection is not allowed.
*Behavior that interferes with safety, education, or dignity of self/others will be subject to disciplinary
actions.
*Possession of drugs, alcohol, fireworks, weapons, toy weapons, or any instrument that could cause bodily
harm is subject to immediate and severe disciplinary action.
*CELL PHONES and other ELECTRONIC DEVISES are not allowed at school unless special
circumstances require students to have a cell phone. Parents must make arrangements with the classroom
teacher to have the phone locked up during the school day. If arrangements have not been made and the
phone is at school, the phone will be turned into the office. Only a parent/guardian or other designated adult
will be authorized to pick up the phone.
*Any student who chooses to bring an electronic devise to school assumes full responsibility for theft, loss
and/or damage. Spanaway Elementary is not responsible, nor will we investigate theft of electronic devises.
Student Dress
The student and parent may determine the student's personal dress and grooming standards provided
that the student's dress and grooming shall not:
1. Lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming shall disrupt, interfere with,
disturb, or detract from the school environment or activity or educational objectives.
2. Include jewelry, pins, buttons, pictures or items that display illegal, lewd, immoral or profane
messages, actions or symbol; include make-up, or perfume.
3. Create a health or other hazard to the student's safety or to the safety of others. This could include
symbolisms that represent membership or affiliation with gangs or gang activity. Clothing: sagging
pants, bandannas, do-rags, types of jewelry or altered clothing (gang writing or style).
4. Create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person’s well being is hindered by undue
pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat of violence.
The following are examples of what is considered to be unacceptable dress for students while in
school. Messages or images on clothing, jewelry, or other personal effects or belongings that relate or
refer to illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, vulgarity, or violence; that involve or depict weapons used
or displayed in an unlawful, violent or threatening manner; that reflect adversely upon persons
because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or disability; or any other messages or images
that would tend to have s substantial or material disruptive effect on the education environment in the
reasonable judgment of school administrators.
Shorts and skirts being worn must be primarily intended and designed for social/classroom wear,
length determined by using the "hand rule". (The hand rule designates that if the person's hand, with
fingers extended, reaches beyond the length of the shorts or skirt, it is too short to be worn to school).
Shirts and tops must be full length, designed to allow for tucking in at the waist. Stomach may not
show.
Long shirts or skirts must be worn over spandex pants or shorts.
If tank tops are worn, shoulder strap must be at least three fingers wide. Thin-strapped tops may be
worn only if another shirt is worn with it.
Hats may not be worn inside the building.
Parents are encouraged to continue closely monitoring appropriate student attire for school. No attire
shall be disruptive to the educational process of any individual or class.
Related Bethel School District Policies: 3224
Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
Drop off for breakfast is at 8:10
Drop off for school is 8:15
Before School: The student drop off area is on Park Ave in the drop off zone. No parking or waiting is
allowed in this area. Please do not drop off students at the front door of our school on 165th St. To enter
through this door students must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to come into the school, please park
in the lot on the 165th Street side of the building.
Children who are dropped off by parents will walk directly to the play shed area in the back of the school
where adults will meet the children. There is a sidewalk that links the parent drop off area with the play shed
area.
After School: Please meet your child at the parent pick up zone located on the west side of our building on
Park Ave. If you choose to drive through the drop off/pick up loop, please do not leave your vehicle. Your
student will be guided to your vehicle by one of our friendly staff members. Feel free to use the passing lane
to exit the loop once you have picked up your child.
It is always best to make after-school plans the night before. If your after school plans change for your child,
please call the office before 2:00 to allow enough time to communicate your plan with your child.
Please do not drop off or pick up your child on 166th Street or drive through the bus loop
as it is an unsafe drop off/pick up area.
Late Arrivals
Parents and students will use the security system at the front entrance on 165th Street and check in at the
attendance window inside the front door. Parents should park in the front parking lot on 165th Street or in the
15-minute parking spots on Park Avenue and check their child in at the attendance window.
Student Release During/After School Hours
Students will only be released to adults designated by the parent or guardian. Picture identification is
required to pick up students at school. According to Bethel District Policy 3124, prior written authorization
from the residential parent or guardian is required before releasing a student into someone else’s custody
unless an emergency situation justifies a waiver. Under policy 3126, the student is not permitted to be
released to anyone including the nonresidential parent during school hours without the approval of the
residential parent or an appropriate public authority.
School Rules and Behavioral Expectations
Be Respectful
*Language should reflect positive and respectful attitudes towards self, peers, and adults.
*No ethnic, racial, or sexual slurs. No name calling or swearing. No inappropriate gestures,
including gang signs
*Be respectful to our facilities.
Area/Expectation
Arrival and
Dismissal Areas
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
 Use sidewalks and
crosswalks
 Walk at all times
 Wait with an adult until
you are picked up
 Walk bicycles on school
grounds
 Bicyclers must wear
helmets
 Wait Calmly
 Use kind words and actions
 Follow adult directions
 Respect others property
 Arrive on time
 Leave on time
Bus Area
 Stay behind yellow line
 Keep hands and feet to
self
 Use kind words and actions
 Wait in line patiently
 Dispose of litter in
trashcans
Walking to and
from School
 Do not cross the street
without supervision
 Cross only at the
crosswalks
 Walk on sidewalks and
trails when they are
available
 Do not walk while texting or
talking on a cell phone
 Make sure drivers see you
before crossing in front of
them
 Walk do not run across
the street
 Be aware of your
surroundings, avoid
wearing hoods or hats
that restrict vision
Emergency
Procedures
and Drills
 Walk safely and quietly
 Keep hands and feet to
self
 Stay single file and on
route
 Respond immediately
with a voice level 0
 Follow an adult
 Find line or place as
quickly as possible and
stay there
 Stand with a voice level 0
 Listen and follow directions
 Voice level 0
 Stay single file
Cafeteria
 Voice level 1
 Eat my own food
 Stay in seat until
dismissed
 Raise hand to be dismissed
to clean up
 Make room for others at the
table
 Say please and thank you
 Clean up my own area
 Recycle
Area/Expectation
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Bathrooms
 Voice level 1
 No food or material
 Wash hands, use 1 squirt
of soap and keep water in
the sink
 3 turns for paper towel
 Put towels in garbage can
 Give people privacy
 Have a hall
 Return to room promptly
Health Room
 Follow the adults
directions
 Check in at the office if no
adult is in health room
 Respect others in the health
room
 Have a hall pass
 Voice level 1
Hallways and
Stairs
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Walking feet
Walk on right side
Shoulder behind shoulder
One step at a time on
stairs
 Keep one hand on the rail
 Allow others to pass
 Hold the door open for the
person behind you
 Keep body to self
 Have a hall pass
 Voice level 0
Jaguar Pride and
Assemblies
 Go directly to class line
and sit down
 Sit crisscross on bottom
 Hands and feet to
yourself
 Eyes on speaker
 Allow anyone to sit next to
you
 Respect personal space
 Enter and exit using
voice level 0
 Watch for attention signal
 Follow directions
 Remind others to follow
directions
Playground Rules and Behavioral Expectations
Play Area
Basketball
Be Safe
 Use regulation rules
while playing
Field
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 Walk to and from the
playground
 Stay within boundaries
 Food free zone
 Keep objects on ground
 Use caution when using
jump ropes and hulahoops
 Be aware
 No walking or running on
flower bed ledge
No tackling or wrestling
No climbing on fence
Soft balls only
No play fighting, footballs
or tag allowed
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Be Respectful
Include everyone
No put downs
No inappropriate language
Include everyone in a game
Be Responsible
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recess cart
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Play by the rules
Include everyone
No toys from home
Share and take turns
Bully Free Zone
 Be where an adult
cannot see you
 Line up in designated are
when the whistle is
blown
 Return equipment to cart
 Line up quickly and
quietly when whistle
blows
 Stay inside playground
zone while at recess
Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports
(PBIS)
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports?
PBIS is an example of a multi-tiered intervention system that uses a broad range of systemic and
individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing
problem behaviors from occurring. At the first tier, students learn three to five positive school-wide
expectations that apply to everyone. Students are explicitly taught these expectations and how
they apply throughout the school. They are the cornerstone for creating and maintaining a positive
school climate and culture. Students are taught what to do, not given a long list of rules telling
them what NOT to do. When students are meeting these expectations their effort is recognized
and acknowledged to positively reinforce that behavior. When students are not meeting the
expectations they are reminded and, if necessary, retaught. For most students, (80-90%) no
further intervention is needed.
WHY PBIS?
 PBIS is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents.
 PBIS increases a school’s sense of safety and supports improved academic outcomes.
 More than 19,000 U.S. schools are implementing PBIS and saving countless instructional
hours otherwise lost to discipline.
 PBIS is focused on continual teaching and learning.
 PBIS is positive using acknowledgement and recognition of good behavior to reduce
unnecessary discipline and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning.
 PBIS schools apply a multi-tiered approach to prevention and provides the level of support
each student needs.
 PBIS uses disciplinary data and principles of behavior analysis to develop school-wide,
targeted and individualized intervention.
 PBIS improves school climate for all students and staff.
 PBIS SUPPORTS MORE STUDENT LEARNING MORE!
HEALTH ROOM
Health Clerk: Mrs. Lee
Nurse: Mrs. Sellars
253-638-5393
When students are sent to the health room, we do what we can to help students feel
better.
*Temperatures are taken. If they exceed 100.4 or higher, the student is sent home.
The student should remain home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to
normal.
*Cuts and scrapes are cleaned with plain water and bandaged.
*Bumps and headaches: A cold pack will be placed on the injury.
MEDICATION
When possible, prescribed and over-the-counter oral medication should be
dispensed before or after school hours. If a student must receive oral medication, it
will be administered by an authorized staff member. Students may not self
administer and may not carry any prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Before
medication can be given at school, we must have a Physician’s/Parent’s
Authorization Form, and the medication must be clearly labeled and match the
authorization form.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
K-3rd & 5th Grades Hearing and Vision
1st Grade
Dental
Jaguar Paws Tickets
Tickets are used as a way to recognize students who are being safe, responsible, and respectful.
Teachers and staff hand out tickets when they see students modeling correct behavior. Students place
their tickets in a basket in class and the teacher will turn in tickets to the office weekly. They will be
entered in a drawing. Those students whose names were drawn will be called on during Friday
morning announcements to receive a small token.
Family and Student Access
Family Access and Student Access allows guardians and students to view and, in some cases, edit
student information. Family Access is for parents and guardians, and Student Access is for
students. Applications within Family and Student Access allow parents and students to play a more
involved role in the student’s education and improve communication with the school.
Parents and Students can VIEW
 Attendance
 Health Information
 Immunizations
Parents can UPDATE
 Student Information
 Phone Numbers
 Addresses
 Email
 Attendance Information
Please ask the school for more information about using Family Access and Student Access.
Parent Newsletters
Parent newsletters and school information will be shared electronically via email. If we have your
current email address, please watch regularly for communication from the school. Hard copies of
school newsletters will be sent home with students whose family does not have access to email.
Meal Prices
Breakfast
Elementary
$1.60 $2.50
Lunch
You can now pay for your
child's school lunches
online
at www.paypams.com
Free and Reduced Meals
All students whose family income falls within the guidelines set by the United States
Department of Agriculture may qualify for free or reduced meals. Applications for the Free
or Reduced Price Meal Program can now be filled out online at emealapps.bethelsd.org.
Student Meals Program
Students in grades K-5 are assigned a lunch account that enables them to maintain a
balance to cover meal purchases. All meal purchases are tracked on the computer system.
Most families send bi-weekly or monthly checks (made payable to Spanaway Elementary).
Students need to bring his/her meal money in a sealed envelope. On the outside of the
envelope please write the student’s name, teacher, and the amount enclosed.
Lost and Found
Please mark your child’s items with your child’s name. Properly identified articles
can be returned to students. A lost and found area is maintained in the school gym.
Please check for lost items frequently and prior to vacations since unclaimed items
are donated to charitable organizations periodically.
Bethel Transportation Department
5625 192nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98375 • (253) 683-5900
School Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Director:
Assistant Director:
Assistant Director:
Karen Campbell
Kathy Hugh
Joel Stutheit
To find your bus route, snow routes, or boundary maps:
Log on to www.bethelsd.org and click on bus schedules
Our goal is to provide the best service possible to the thousands of students who take the bus
every day to school and back home. Our department is dedicated to transporting students in a
safe, welcoming atmosphere.
HARASSMENT, BULLYING, OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT (Policy 3206 and 3207)
The district is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees,
parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or
bullying. "Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any intentional written message or image –
including those that are electronically transmitted – verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one
shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation
including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics,
when an act:
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physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or
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has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or
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is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational
environment; or
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has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Sexual Harassment—Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school
program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or of-campus, such as at schoolsponsored field trips.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when:
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a student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or
communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports
team, or any educational or employment decision, or
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the conduct substantially interferes with a student’s educational performance, or creates an
intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.
Sexual harassment as defined below includes conduct and communication of a sexual nature. Sexual
harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. It is a violation of district policy for a student to
harass any other student, employee, volunteer, or agent of the district. Violations will be subject to
discipline. (Policy 3206)
Student to Staff Sexual Harassment—Sexually harassing behaviors may include, but are not limited to, the
following actions: remarks to or about a person with a sexual or demeaning implication, spreading sexual
rumors, cornering or blocking a person's movement, using the telephone to harass, following, stalking, or
any other conduct that creates a hostile environment for staff. Violations will be subject to
discipline. (Policy 3206)
Student to Student Sexual Harassment—Student to student sexual harassment is defined as
any unwanted sexual behavior, such as sexually explicit gestures with hands or through body movements,
sexual teasing or jokes, pressure for dates, sexually demeaning comments, deliberate touching or pinching,
cornering or blocking a student's movement, pulling at clothing, attempts to fondle or kiss, pressure for sex
or any other conduct designed to embarrass or to intimidate whenever such harassment occurs on school
property or at a school-sponsored event. Sexual assault and/or rape is also a form of sexual harassment
and is a criminal act that will be reported to law enforcement immediately for investigation and possible
prosecution. Violations will be subject to discipline. (Policy 3206)
Racial Harassment—Slurs are the most common form of discrimination. A slur is defined as an insulting or
disparaging remark or innuendo such as a word, phrase, or joke directed at or to any individual or group(s)
which is based on perceived differences within our diverse population. Students should be taught to
appreciate individual differences and staff should model appropriate behaviors. It is appropriate for public
schools to teach these values not only as part of the curriculum but also by precluding slurs which demean
others. Slurs, in the context of a school setting, constitute a disruptive influence and students or staff who
make a slur shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Policy 5013)
How do I report harassment or sexual harassment? You can report harassment or sexual harassment to
any school staff member or to the district Title IX Compliance Officer- Bryan Streleski, Director of Athletics
& Security at 253-683-6056 or [email protected]
SECTION 504 (Policy 2161 and 2162)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly called “Section 504,” is a federal law that
protects students from discrimination based on disability. Section 504 assures that students with
disabilities have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to students without
disabilities. To be eligible, a student must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one or more major life activity.
Under Section 504, your child has the right to:
· Receive a free and appropriate public education.
· Participate in and benefit from the district’s educational programs without discrimination.
· Be provided an equal opportunity to participate in the district’s nonacademic and extracurricular
activities.
· Be educated with students who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.
· Be educated in facilities and receive services that are comparable to those provided to students
without disabilities.
· Receive accommodations and/or related aids and services to allow your child an equal
opportunity to participate in school activities.
· Receive educational and related aids and services without cost, except for those fees imposed on
the parents of children without disabilities.
· Receive special education services if needed.
Under Section 504, parent/guardian has the right to:
· Review your child’s educational records and to receive copies at a reasonable cost. You will not be
charged if the cost would keep you from reviewing the records.
· Ask the district to change your child’s education records if you believe that they are wrong,
misleading, or are otherwise in violation of your child’s privacy rights. If the district refuses this
request, you have the right to challenge the refusal by requesting an impartial hearing.
· A response to your reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s
education records.
THE SECTION 504 PROCESS
Your child has the right to an evaluation before the school determines if he or she is eligible under
Section 504. You have the right to:
· Receive notice before the district takes any action regarding the identification, evaluation, and
placement of your child.
· Have evaluation and placement decisions made by a group of persons, often called a “504 team”,
including persons who know your child, the meaning of the evaluation information, and the
placement options available.
· Have evaluation decisions based on a variety of sources, such as aptitude and achievement tests,
teacher recommendations, physical conditions, medical records, and parental observations.
· Refuse consent for the initial evaluation and initial placement of your child.
If your child is eligible under Section 504, your child has a right to periodic re-evaluations, including
re-evaluations before any significant change is made in your child’s placement.
IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE DISTRICT’S DECISION
If you disagree with the district’s decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation,
educational program, or placement under Section 504, you may request mediation or an impartial due
process hearing. You and your child have the right to take part in the hearing and have an attorney
represent you. Hearing requests and other concerns can be made to your district’s Section 504
Coordinator:
Lori Haugen
516 – 176th Street East
Spanaway WA, 98856
[253-683-6920], lhaugen@bethelsd,org
You have the right to file a complaint of discrimination with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office
for Civil Rights (OCR), or to file a complaint in federal court. Generally, an OCR complaint may be filed
within 180 calendar days of the act that you believe was discriminatory. The regional office is located
at 915 Second Ave, Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174-1099.
Phone: 206-607-1600/TDD: 206-607-1647
Website: www.ed.gov/OCR.
Bethel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal rules and
regulations, including Title IX, RCW 28A.640, RCW 28A.642 and Section 504. Bethel does not discriminate
on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or
military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any disability,
or use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Please contact Title IX officer Bryan
Streleski, Director of Athletics and Security at 253.683.6055, Section 504 coordinator Lori Haugen,
Executive Director of Special Education at 253.683.6920 or Civil Rights coordinator Debbie Carlman,
Director of Equity and Achievement at 253.683.6035 with any questions or complaints.
Under the Open Records Act, the public is afforded full access to information concerning the
administration and operations of the school district (policy 4040). This information is limited to records
not protected by state and federal privacy laws. For more information on access to school district records,
call the records custodian Kathryn Kemp at 253.683.6000.