Public Notice
The links below provide essential information for your specific need and quick access. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact your school building office or the district administration office.
- Administration Office (814)725-8671 ext. 3906
- Business Office (814)725-8671 ext. 3905
CHIP
CHIP covers uninsured kids up to age 19 in Pennsylvania. It doesn’t matter why your kids don’t have health coverage right now; CHIP may be able to help. Most kids receive CHIP for free. Others can get the same benefits at a low cost. CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies who offer quality, comprehensive coverage.
Special Education
ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES & PROGRAMS,SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS AND SERVICES FOR PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
Bullying & Cyber Bullying
The NESD is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for district students. The NESD recognizes that bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary for student learning, and may lead to more serious violence. Therefore, bullying is prohibited by district students.
Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:
- Substantial interference with a student's education.
- Creation of a threatening environment.
- Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school.
Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying. School setting means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school. Refer to Student Policy 249- Bullying/CyberBullying to read the policy in its entirety.
Mandated Child Abuse Reporting (Act 126)
All employees of the North East School District (in accordance with PA School Code) are required (by December 2016) to have obtained three hours of Act 126 training.
Employees are provided this opportunity through Safe Schools Training website.
North East School District Right to Know
Please visit the following links for more information:
Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Response (Act 71 of 2014)
The Board is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its students and school community. This policy supports federal, state and local efforts to provide education on youth suicide awareness and prevention; establish methods of prevention, intervention, and response to suicide or suicide attempt; and to promote access to suicide awareness and prevention resources.
Refer to Student Policy 5165 - Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Response
NESD Safety Tip Line
Please click on the link above for quick access to the Student Safety Tip Line. This feature is designed to relay safety concerns (non-emergency) that should be brought to the attention of administration and school staff. Thank you!
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. To read more, click on the Safe2Say Something link.
(The information above is taken from the Safe2Say Something website at www.safe2saypa.org.)
