Williamsburg Community Schools

News this week and coming events:

Drink Policy Clarification at the Jr/Sr High School:  An abundance of misinformation has been communicated about the current drink policy at the Jr/Sr High School.  In years prior, we have allowed teachers to make individual decisions about drinks allowed in classrooms.  During the 2009-2010 school year, the faculty chose to have a school rule which only water in clear bottles would be allowed in classrooms.  Unfortunately students are consistently bringing in drinks other than the water which was allowed.  This practice has caused a potential safety issue for our students. After surveying other school systems, we have decided to not allow outside drinks to be brought into the classrooms at this time.  The following procedures have been put in place:

·         Students are allowed to have drinks in their lockers and drink between classes.

·         Students are allowed to use hallway passes to get drinks. 

·         Students are allowed to have drinks during lunch time. 

·         Teachers will log when there is a special occasion in class where food/drink is allowed. 

·         Students with medical conditions may carry water bottles into the classroom.

·         Ms. O’Connor has purchased water pitchers to be placed in classrooms for student use.  Cups will be furnished by the nurse. 

We are hoping to take some ideas from other school districts to provide water for students in the near future.  Until further notice, the above procedures will be in place.  Please contact Ms. O’Connor at the high school if you have any other concerns. 

Lynell O'Connor

7-12 Principal

Williamsburg Jr./Sr. High School

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Williamsburg Community School District declares and affirms to its students, employees, and to the public that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical appearance, personality traits and/or disability in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures, or employment practices.  The Williamsburg Community School District affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and orders as required by Iowa Code 216.9 and 256.10 (2), Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, Section 504, and the American with Disabilities Act. If you have any questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy, Please contact the Williamsburg Equity Coordinator, Carol Montz, at 810 West Walnut, Williamsburg, Iowa   52361 or by phone 319 668-1059; or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, or telephone number 312 730-1560, fax 312 730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

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Williamsburg Community Schools, 810 W. Walnut, PO Box 120, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361   Phone (319) 668-1050  Fax (319) 668-9311
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