Drug Free Workplace
The Board of Education believes that quality education is not possible in an environment affected by drugs. It will seek, therefore, to establish and maintain an educational setting which is not tainted by the use or evidence of use of any controlled substance.
The Board shall not permit the manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance, alcohol, and any drug paraphernalia as the term is defined by law, by any member of the District’s professional staff at any time while on District property or while involved in any District-related activity or event.
Any staff member who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with District guidelines and the terms of collective bargaining agreements.
The Superintendent shall establish guidelines that ensure compliance with this policy and that each staff member is given a copy of the standards regarding unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by staff and informed that compliance with this requirement is mandatory.
Such guidelines shall provide for appropriate disciplinary actions, if and when needed, which comply with the terms of any negotiated agreement.
College Credit Plus
Beginning August 2025, we’re expanding our offerings in-house to nine (9) courses taught in our classrooms, and course offerings through our partners at Kent State, Youngstown State, and Stark State offer countless more, either remote or on their campuses. Contact our School Counseling office, or the building principal for more information.
Parental Consent to Access Public Benefits
Student Data Privacy Annual Notice
The District recognizes and appreciates the importance of parents understanding how the District protects students’ privacy against unauthorized access while using school technology, as well as the circumstances in which the District may access or monitor certain student activity.
Armed Staff
The Board of Education of the Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools has authorized one or more persons to convey or possess a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance on property owned and operated by the Board and in other designated “school safety zones,” in accordance with R.C. § 2923.122(D)(1)(d)(ii).
Learn more here: https://1tiger.org/nf-armed-staff/
Digital Processing Agreements
A data processing agreement, or DPA, is an agreement between a data controller (such as a company) and a data processor (such as a third-party service provider). It regulates any personal data processing conducted for business purposes. A DPA may also be called a GDPR data processing agreement.
See Newton Falls’ DPAs, here: https://sdpc.a4l.org/district_listing.php?districtID=4943
Student Data Privacy & Technology Provider Contract Annual Notice
The District recognizes and appreciates the importance of parents understanding how the District protects students’ privacy against unauthorized access while using school technology, as well as the circumstances in which the District may access or monitor certain student activity.
See the full notice here: https://1tiger.org/sdp-2025/
Annual Notice of Health Care Services Accessible to Students
Pursuant to Ohio Rev. Code 3313.473(B)(4), this section informs you as a parent of all health care services available to our students through the School District and in connection with outside providers.
As a parent, you may withhold consent or decline care on behalf of your child for any of the physical, mental, or behavioral health care services listed below.
If you choose to withhold consent or decline care on behalf of your child, you must contact the school district in writing.
The district contracts with Akron Children’s Hospital for school nursing services and some other, additional health care services and offerings.
Please note that withholding consent or declining access to services will not waive your right to access your child’s educational or health care records.
| Provider | Type of Service | State Law Requirement | Alternative Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Nurse and Health Aides | Hearing Screening | State law requires the District to conduct hearing screenings on kindergarten students. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| School Nurse and Health Aides | Vision Screening | State law requires the District to conduct vision screenings on kindergarten students. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| District Speech-Language Pathologist | Speech / Language Screening | State law requires the District to conduct speech/language screenings on kindergarten students. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| Mobile / Community Dentist | Dental Exam | State law permits the District to provide dental inspection unless the student has been examined by a regularly licensed dentist during the 12 months preceding the testing and presents a certificate confirming examination. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| School Nurse and Health Aides | Diabetes Care | State law requires BOE/District to provide appropriate diabetes care to enrolled students who have diabetes. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| Various | Annual Physicals/ Sports Physicals | State law does not require the District to provide this service. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| School Nurse and Health Aides | General Health Care | State law permits the District to appoint a nurse but does not require BOE/District to appoint or contract health care providers | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| School Counselor | Mental Health Counseling; Behavioral Support | State law does not require the District to provide this service | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| School Psychologist | Mental Health Support; Behavioral Support | State law does not require the District to provide this service. | Private Provider or Community Health Center |
| Teachers, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Nurse | IDEA – or 504-Plan Qualifying Disability Assessment / Evaluation | State law requires the District to provide these services. | Private providers |
| Various | Community Health Supports / Referral | State law does not require the District to provide this service. | None |
| Social Worker | Mental Health Counseling; Behavioral Support | State law does not require the District to provide this service. | Educational Service Center contracted service. |
Religious Expression in Ohio Schools
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3320.04, which becomes effective on Oct. 24, 2024, the Department of Education and Workforce compiled this non-exhaustive list of major religious holidays for the next two school years which schools and districts may use and add to when creating their policy for excusing students for religious expression.
Currently, according to BOE Policy 5200 (Attendance), the Board considers the following factors to be reasonable excuses for time missed at school: “religious expression days, up to three (3) of which may, after approval by the principal in accordance with this policy, permit the student to be absent without any academic penalty.”
Plan and Procedures for the Identification and Service of Children who are Gifted
“Gifted” is defined as students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience or environment and who are identified under division (A), (B), (C), or (D) of section 3324.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.