PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS DESTRUCTION

Special education records that have been collected related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in Cheney Public Schools must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of six years after these services have ended for the student. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of the District’s intent to destroy the special education records of students who are no longer receiving special education services as of the end of the 2011-12 school year or prior years. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or adult student notifies the District otherwise on or before September 30, 2018. These records may be useful in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. If you wish to obtain a copy of these records prior to their destruction, contact Student Records, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004, Phone: 509-559-4526. If a student, parent or guardian does not respond to this public notice prior to September 30, 2018, the District will assume consent to destroy all special education records specific to the student after that date.

CHS GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY

The Cheney High School ground-breaking ceremony was well-attended. It was a beautiful afternoon for the ground breaking at CHS on June 27. Local dignitaries joined School Board members, Superintendent Roettger, administrators, community members and contractor representatives. The work has begun!

ELEMENTARY REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 13

Registration for kindergartners and new elementary students attending school in the fall of 2018 will begin August 13 at your neighborhood school. Clicking on the above heading will take you to the list of required materials to bring with you, along with registration forms in the event you would like to print and complete them in advance. Please be advised that there are some additional forms which must be completed at the school at the time of registration.

ISAIAH RIGO - SPOKANE NON-HS BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!

In an awards celebration held in June, Isaiah was honored as the Spokane Non-HS Boys Athlete of the Year for ParaSport Spokane Wheelchair Track/Basketball/Road Racing. This is the second time that Isaiah has been recognized in this way. What an amazing young man he is! Congratulations, Isaiah!

BETZ ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

The construction work at Betz Elementary School is taking shape! It will be wonderful to have the additional classrooms and a secure entry for our students when they return in the fall.

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY AT WINDSOR!

We are so pleased to share some of the progress on additions and remodel work at Windsor Elementary School. Just take a look at some of the work which has already begun. For other construction sites, visit the Maintenance & Operations department on the District website.