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This page contains a variety of public notices required by state and federal legislation. If something is missing or not linked correctly, please email communications@rapoportacademy.org.

 

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Administrative

Academic

Health & Safety

Food Service/USDA Notices

 

Accountability Reports

 

 

Administrative

  • Board Meeting Agendas (SB 1133): Meetings of Rapoport Academy's Board of Directors are open to the public. Regular meetings (unless rescheduled by the board) are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Dunnam Creative Arts Center. Agendas (including meeting time, date, and place) are posted on the Board of Directors page.

  • Board Policies – Rapoport Academy Board Policies including charter school governance, school operations, open government, students, human resources, financial operations, special education policies, and the Texas Transition and Employment Guide can be accessed on the Board of Directors page.

  • District Budget: The superintendent's salary is $127,660.View the current Superintendent Contract.

  • State Board of Education Links to be informed and provide feedback.  The links are as follows:

  • Student Privacy Rights (34 CFR Part 99): Students and their families should be aware that they are afforded certain rights regarding the privacy of their educational records and their ability to opt out of certain information-gathering activities. The rights are guaranteed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the related Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). You can access statements of these rights by clicking the following items: Rights under FERPA; Rights under PPRA; Directory Info; PPRA Consent
  • Employment Opportunities (SB 387): Open positions for which a license or certificate is required will be posted to the website for at least 10 days before the vacancy is filled. All open positions are listed on SchoolSpring.com. Click 'Employment' on the top navigation bar for more information.
  • Copyright Infringement (37 CFR 201.38): Notifications of claimed infringement should be delivered to Katrina Carmean, Chief Financial Officer (254-754-8000).
  • Conflict of Interest (LGC 176): There are currently no conflicts of interest involving board members or school officials to report. For a list of board members, see the page entitled Board of Directors or contact Alexis Neumann.

  • Non-Discrimination in Career and Technical (CTE) Programs: Rapoport Academy Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including CTE programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination in any program or activity offered at Rapoport Academy, please contact the superintendent, Dr. Alexis Neumann, at (254) 754-8000 or 1020 Elm Ave., Building 100 Waco, TX 76704. Click here for full posting. Haga click aquí para toda publicación en español.

  • Title IX:

 

Academic

  • Homeless – See board policy - 400.020 (Admissions and Enrollment) For more information or assistance contact our Parent Liaison, Catrena Thomas at (254) 799-4191 or catmason@rapswaco.org.
  • College Credit (SB 282): Meyer High School students can earn college credit beginning in 9th grade in several ways: 1) Concurrent enrollment at TSTC (courses offered on TSTC campus or via distance learning); 2) Concurrent enrollment at McLennan Community College(courses offered on MCC campus or via distance learning); 3) Advanced Placement courses taught by Meyer High staff. For more information on these opportunities for dual credit, contact our College Coordinator, Ami Andrade, at aandrade@rapswaco.org. 

 

  • Human Sexuality Curriculum: Rapoport Academy has chosen the Goodheart-Wilcox curriculum for Human Sexuality instruction. The chosen curriculum is compliant with Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code Texas Health Skill for Middle School / Goodheart-Wilcox / 100% TEKS coverage Reviewed by SHAC – April 19, 2022 / Approved by RAPS School Board - April 19th, 2022. Copies are available for review - on campus or by checkout. If a parent/guardian chooses to purchase text, please contact: Shasta Sneed via email: ssneed@rapoportacademy.com

  • Special Education Policies

 

Health & Safety

  • Wellness Policy 
  • Wellness Plan

  • Immunizations (HB 1059): State law requires that public school students receive immunizations for Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis; Polio; Measles/Mumps/Rubella; Hepatitis B; Varicella; Meningococcal; and Hepatitis A. For a list of required immunizations (in English and Spanish), doses by grade level, and information on exceptions to those requirements, click here or visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website. Immunization shots are dispensed at a number of health clinics in Waco, including the Family Health Center (609 Elm Ave.) and through the McLennan Country Public Health District.

  • Student Health and Physical Education (SB 42):

    • Full-time physical education staff at Rapoport Elementary School and Quinn Middle School ensure that students at those campuses engage in at least 30 minutes a day or 135 minutes a week of physical activity;
    • Rapoport Academy's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) held an annual meeting during the 2016-2017 school year;
    • The district does not allow vending machines on campus. 
    • All campuses participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and follow all relevant food service guidelines;
    • Possession or use of tobacco products on any campus and at any school-sponsored event is expressly prohibited. District administration enforces this policy.
    • Parents have the right to request their child's physical fitness assessment at the end of the school year.

 

  • Child Abuse Awareness: Child abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failure to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation and emotional abuse.   If you, or someone you know, is being abused get help right away.  

 

  • Policy on Bullying: Rapoport Academy prohibits bullying or harassment in any form. We encourage students and families to report any incident of bullying or harassment immediately. Upon discovery of an incident of bullying/harassment, school staff will notify the parent/guardian of both the target and the alleged perpetrator of the bullying behavior. School staff will undertake an investigation of all incidents of bullying/harassment. Assistance and interventions will be provided as appropriate to all students involved to help correct the situation. Discipline will be administered as appropriate. In cases involving students with disabilities, all applicable laws and regulations will be followed in administering discipline and developing behavior interventions. An Online Reporting Tool is monitored on a 24-hour basis for reports of bullying and other concerns. 

  • Internet Safety Plan and Cyber Safety: The school district has technology protection measures for all computers/laptops in the school district. All classrooms are in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. 

 

Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies

 

The Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies document is intended to serve as a reference and illustrative guide for local school boards or charter school leadership. It can be used to help create and implement school district policies and administrative regulations. This document should not serve as treatment guidelines for healthcare practitioners. Any portion of this document may be reproduced for educational purposes or policy development.  The guidelines document includes information about how to:

  • Discuss federal and state legislation
  • Define and discuss a food allergy and anaphylaxis
  • Discuss the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction
  • Discuss how to treat food allergies and anaphylaxis, and how to manage food allergies in the school setting
  • Identify students with food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis
  • Develop, implement, communicate, and monitor emergency care plans, 504 plans, or individualized health care plans
  • Reduce exposure risk through environmental controls
  • Provide training for school staff on food allergies, anaphylaxis, and emergency response
  • Review policy and procedures after an anaphylactic reaction

The document and other information can also be found by visiting https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/allergiesandanaphylaxis/.

 

Food Service/USDA Notices

 

  • Healthy Meals District-Wide At No Cost 2022-23: Rapoport Academy Public School will have a district-wide

    change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2022-2023 school year. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
    Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Rapoport Academy will provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. While the Audre and Bernard Rapoport Elementary Academy campus and the Quinn Middle School campus have
    participated in this program since the 2019-2020 school year, Rapoport Academy qualified to operate CEP district-wide adding the Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School campus to the program. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.  

 

  • USDA Anti-Discrimination: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/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, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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