Health Information - Influenza Parent Letter from CG Public Health
The Health Department is continuing to receive reports of increased influenza activity in our community which includes many of the schools and childcare centers in the area. CG Public Health has put together information about healthy habits to prevent the spread of influenza and influenza signs and symptoms (see attached letter) for parents/guardians.
Openings Still Available -- 4-Year-Old Preschool Program
Registration is currently open for the 2019-2020 school year and the Mason City Community School District is still accepting applications for its 4-year-old Preschool Program. This program is at no cost to families and transportation is available. This program is for 4 year old students only. Students have to be 4 by September 15, 2019. A birth certificate is required for proof of age when applications are submitted. Please contact Lisa Christianson at 450-5300 for an application or with questions.
4-Year-Old Preschool Registration Informational Flyer
Inscripción informativa de 4 años de edad, volante informativo
MCHS Chromebook Information for Parents & Students
Numerous Chromebooks have not been assigned yet to Mason City High School students for the 2019-2020 school year. Here is the information on the distribution plan and the expectations of students receiving and having a Chromebook. If you have any questions, please contact the high school at 641-421-4431.
Completing Handbook Agreement
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Read carefully through ALL sections of the Chromebook handbook. MCHS Technology Handbook for Parents & Students
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Before receiving a Chromebook, all parents/guardians and their student must sign the agreement located at the end of the Chromebook handbook.
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You have two options for signing the Chromebook handbook agreement;
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Online form - Chromebook Handbook Agreement Online Form /OR
Receiving Chromebook
Come to the MCHS IC to pick up your Chromebook, charger, and sleeve.Public Notice - Level I Investigators
The Board of Education approved the Level 1 Investigators at their meeting on Monday, August 19, 2019.
In accordance with Chapter 102 of the Iowa Department of Education School Rules of Iowa, the following are the Level 1 investigators for the Mason City Community School District:
Tom Drzycimski, 641-421-4403
Heidi Venem, 641-421-4403
Public Notice - Use of Recording Devices on School Buses Annual Notice
Each year, the Board of Education reviews the information related to recording devices on school district buses found in Board Policy 711.2 - Student Conduct on School Transportation and Board Policy Regulation 711.2R3 - Use of Recording Devices on School Buses Regulation. The Board reviewed the policy and regulations at the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 19, 2019, and provides the following notice:
The Mason City Community School District Board of Directors has authorized the use of recording devices on school district buses. The recording devices will be used to monitor student behavior to maintain order on the school buses to promote and maintain a safe environment. Students and parents are hereby notified that the content of the recordings may be used in a student disciplinary proceeding. The content of the recordings are confidential student records and will be retained with other student records. Recordings will only be retained if necessary for use in a student disciplinary proceeding or other matter as determined necessary by the administration. Parents may request to view the recording of their child if the recordings are not used in a disciplinary proceeding involving their child.
The following notice is also placed on all school buses equipped with a recording device:
This bus is equipped with a recording/audio monitoring system.