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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-11 PACKET 04From: Human Rights Human Services Commission, Cottage Grove, MN Questions for ISD 833 Responses on April 15, 2011 • Do you have available statistics on student diversity (by race, ethnicity, national origin and limited English language skills) for each school within the district? o Provided at our first meeting with you. Where does one obtain the statistics on student diversity (by race, ethnicity, national origin and limited English language skills) for each school within the district? o Provided at our first meeting with you. Do schools in CG have programs to integrate new minority students? o Each School has individual programs that are designed to assist all students. Will have to research and send results to you. How are schools in CG adapting to the growing diversity of the student body? • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program to support students who are not typically college bound_ ft provides skills and opportunities for success in AP courses, IB courses, and the world of higher education. The research supports the benefit of his approach, especially with first- generation college bound students, • Extended Day Kindergarten: Increase academic outcomes by providing stipends (sliding scale) that allow underrepresented kindergarten students to receive full -day instruction rather than half day. This currently serves 76 students in District 53. • Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning is a program that will focus on improving instruction for all students, with special efforts toward closing the achievement gap for underserved and underachieving students in the following four areas: • -- Teaching and Learning Framework o sc of data for continuous hnprovement ci - -Staff Development O --huen ciltions o international Baccalaureate(M) — A Partnership program that w build build .a relartioauhip between Park 1 iieh School and St Paul Public IIigh School M, order to sticnethen the Success of diverse students lvho are often undcrrep escntcd or underperfurrnin in this rigorous, global program of studv l— ling to an 1B diploma. Has the growing diversity within CG schools lead to programs that have helped administrators, teachers, staff, and parents adapt and understand cultural differences? Yes - o Culturally Responsive Sheltered Instruction (CRSI) ._A set of skills that improve lesson delivery and assessment used by teachers and administrators in their work with culturally and linguistically diverse students (CLD) students. • Anthony Muhammad - Transforming School Culture — trainings with administrators that frcus on the elimination of staff division by creating a healthy culture and commitment to educating all students. • White Privilege Conference — annual national conference that focuses on eliminating- oppression in all institutions as it pertains to race, gander, sexual orientation, and religion. o Nlulticulturgf Resource Center — partnership with St. Paul Public Schools that assist teachers with the use of cultural curriculum and the availability to borrow cultural artifacts /items for the classrooms. • EM ID progr gins — professional development opportunities to assist teachers, adrinistrators, and staff to deliver culturally responsive pra:trces. For mor info rmation, go to: • € ittp: l/ wvsvww , .emic €€O67.iiet/oci/index.htsnl Are there any student -run programs that deal with issues of diversity or that help integrate immigrant /minority students? ` cs- o East Metro Integration District Student Leadership Committee (represent all district) • Diversity Committee — Dark l -IS • Wolfriders Team — Park 1IS — Step team that supports • Be the Dream- Woodbury High School a Does CG Schools have diversity programs already in place and are there things that are committee can do to help them? Yes- let's talk more.. How can the Human Rights /Human Service Commission of CG assist CG schools to promote diversity programming? o Lets talk more!! ® Have there been any recorded incidents of discrimination, harassment or bulling regarding minority /immigrant students? o Y es- there hjFe been hone i lcidimt5 Out ilivo.\ ' niI:[?9 hF �dIl 11��.?rant Studcuts. ® Are the schools in CG checking and updating to any and all special needs of students and staff? ® How do the CG schools act proactively to ensure that special needs of staff and students are met? Do schools in CG have events or information seminars for students and faculty that educate awareness and knowledge of each culture within their school? What programs /events /informational seminars for students and staff are currently active within the CG school that educate, provide awareness and knowledge of cultures that are recognized within the schools? • What is school District's policy to accommodate the religious days for different minority students? Do kids get day off to celebrate religious festivities? There are certain minorities who are very sensitive to their food. Few of the typical American food items are strictly prohibited in their religion. What steps school district taking along to accommodate the dietary needs? • We try to stay away from serving foods 'that are not consumed by students because of religious purposes. For an example we have not served pork for several years. Our sausages are turkey and our hot dogs are all beef. We know we have several students who cannot consume pork. We know this because at the beginning of each year parents are calling about the ingredients in the sausages and hot dogs. • Next year we are looking at serving a pulled pork sandwich on the secondary menu. By doing so we will add a little more variety to the menu. if we do add pork to the menu secondary students always have other entree choices. Please see more info at the end of this document... Will we continue to get updates from Washington County relating to any and all issues of diversity within the Cottage Grove area? o Yes! Let's wovk togother!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***** ** * *tc* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Infonti ion from Nutrition Services: _ ?ieP C'j�tl '�eE'.dtii �i. { {eFa3 South V ashmeton C etury S,bools Nutrtton Service; adheres to specific iei ihowus to acct mn)oc nre speci tt diets for students. t,:S[)" ,zgulun�m, fCFR, Fat I gib, require substtuitlons or modtjc a ins in whoa I seals foi duMrernk:h. a di,ttbihnes restrict their diets. A child with P, t.isabil r, m_,t be provided substitutions in foods Uvhet a iucclical s mncTu siened tro a licensed medical physician suppor's that need. Parent/Guardian Steps: Q Work with your chtld, sClsccl 1 r. lu) �C r is Stuff to develoll a ?Ian to acer nanrodate your child's needs. • Cat air a coo of the D 4tatertae t 1-onn ftnlll He this So r" ices • Have your clrrid's Dr. fl II outdhe fl m ui it's cnrir • Return the form to Health Services and discus the plan o Health Services will give a copy of the Dr. Sta:enicnt to Nutrition Sentices o Nutrition Services will accommodate the Dr. Statement and contact_ parent or legal guardian if more information is needed ® 'reach your child about their specific food allergies and diet statement. ® If you have any questions about your child's diet please contact your child's school Cook Manager Allergies: Generally, children with food allergies or intolerances do not have a disability as defined by the USDA, therefore Nutrition Services may, but is not required to, make food substitutions for theta. • An aller list is available on the website. Although every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list, there are no guarantees that this list is! 00 %inclusive or h000 /0 accurate. • Nutrition Services uses nut free products at all elementary schools. • Products containing nuts are sold at the secondary schools and are labeled "contains peanutsmL s." • All Nutrition Services employees are trained to clean and sanitize all equipment, to preclude cross conta-mination in the preparation and service areas. They wash their hands frequently. • Nutrition Services recognizes the need for communication with teachers, parents, health aides, school administrators and support personnel in determining and managing the dietary needs of students. If a child inas a ciisabtlity Nutrition Services will provide a suitable substitution as indicated on the physician's statement. Menu Substitutions or Modifications: • li SDA noes not allow schools to n aka sub s itunons or modifications to the met without an adequate diet order The student must havo a disabiE`y that restricts the diet and substitutions and modifications must be specific adty identificd oil the medical statement before South 'Washington County Schools will male the accommodation. The medical statement must be completed and signed by a physician. (huten p'r • Nutrition Services accommodates students who have a disability and crerequired by a physician to be on a gluten free diet. i he student must meet the requirements set forth ay the USDA for nnenu ubstitutions'inodifications. • In order to participate in this menu, a Dr. Diet Statement is required to be on file. • Nutrition Sur ✓ices provides a gluten free menu for the elementary schools, as well as for the middle schools. To access these menu plcane click here Dr. Statenicarts: The I by,miol's tame rt must include: • ".` he child',. di .abilitt • , n cxpl nctr.m cif", l . the odor! .lity restricts ilr child's diet > Ct e naf t Inc actin n, r `'::.clue he the disability • a.; fop d or foods to oc of utted ;sou the curls s diet, � od t'ie fool c- c'rnce o ' Cods !hat ain't be sul-stnuted. M earns: Menus are labeled onh symbols for the followinL: park itcno, vegetarian items, homemade items and whole at an items. ® Menus on our website also list all nutrients provided in the meal for the day. Milk MN State Statute 124D.1 14 acquires schools to pro vide one of these alternatives for a student with lactose intolerance if the parent has requested, in wti6ng, an alternative: • Lactose reduced milk, or • Milk fortified with lactase in liquid, tablet, granular, or other form, or • Milk to which lactobacillus aeidophilus has been added. Juice cannot replace milk in the National School Lunch Program unless the student has a disability and a signed Dr. Diet Statement. Consequently, Nutrition Smices will substitute lactose reduced milk for students whose parents have requested this alternative in writing. Please send your request to the Health Assistant at your child's school. Dining Area: Several elementary schools have designated. "peanut free" tables in the cafeteria. 'Phis is a decision made at each site. Tables are washed and sanitized daily by Paraprofessionals. a Students are encouraged to not trade food. Diabetes: Nutrition Services sends out a monthly carbohydrate etxmt to all health aides so they are well equipped to assisl students whom have diahoies. Carbohydrate counts, along v +ith other main nutrients, are easily accessible on our website. You can access these nutrients by going to menus and selecting the menu you wish to view, then selecting "view nuo ients. "