DIA ARP ESSER
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and provides an additional $122.8 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ARP ESSER Fund). ARP ESSER Fund awards to SEAs are in the same proportion as each State received funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, in fiscal year 2020.
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is distributing these funds by application in alignment with the federal distribution formula. This new funding is intended to help local education agencies safely reopen schools, measure and effectively address accelerated learning, and take other actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the students and families who depend on our K-12 schools.
Although the ARP ESSER uses of funds are similar to those for ESSER I and ESSER II, there are important distinctions between the ARP ESSER and other ESSER programs, including the period of funds availability, equitable services to non-public schools, maintenance of effort, and a report on efforts to measure and address accelerated learning. LEAs may plan to use all remaining ESSER I and ESSER II funds before making use of the ARP ESSER funds, given the shorter remaining period of availability, however this is not a requirement. Please consult the accompanying fact sheet to learn more about the ARP ESSER program.
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Asbestos Plan & Policy
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
On December 14, 1987 the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act became effective, requiring school districts to inspect all buildings for friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials and develop management plans which outline actions to be taken to control the release of asbestos fibers.
Dual Immersion Academy has been inspected by accredited asbestos inspectors. As a result of this inspection , we have compiled an asbestos management plan. This plan contains all asbestos-containing material in the school buildings and our strategy for dealing with it in the future.
Asbestos Management Plan
As required by Federal and State Regulation, Dual Immersion Academy has an Asbestos Management Plan on file and it is available for inspection by appointment. The school's certified Asbestos Management Planner is Angela Fanjul. If you would like to see the management plan, please call Mrs. Fanjul at 801-972-1425
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
This policy is developed jointly with parents, Community Council members, and members of the administration.
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DIA Language Access Policy
It is the policy of Dual Immersion Academy (DIA) to provide access to school services, programs, and activities for parents and students who have limited English proficiency and understand other languages other than English.
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School Climate Survey
Dual Immersion Academy is committed to a climate that is free of harassment and discrimination.
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State Mandated Assessments
Parents have the right to request information regarding any State or LEA policy regarding student participation in any mandated assessment. All Dual Immersion Academy students will participate in grade level appropriate, state required assessments unless a guardian has filled out an "opt-out" notification at least two weeks prior to the upcoming assessment.
SafeUT Standards
The SafeUT app provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling and school tip reporting for students and their parents and guardians that live in the state of Utah. After installing the app you can connect directly to the UNI CrisisLine or report a confidential tip on bullying, school threats of violence or concern about someone in crisis. CrisisLine staff can assist with a wide variety of problems, including emotional crisis, grief and loss, drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, self-harm and suicidal behavior.
Comprehensive Behavior & Discipline Policy
DIA embraces the philosophy of positive discipline as our primary source of guidance in the classroom. Kind words, encouragement, and affirmation motivate children much better than embarrassment and harsh words.
Special Education Policies & Procedures
The primary purposes of this Dual Immersion Academy’s policies and procedures manual, consistent with Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Title 53E, Chapter 7, Part 2, Special Education Program; and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), as amended; are:
a. To ensure that all students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 in Utah, including students with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school and students who have not graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma, have available to them a free appropriate public education
b. (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services, as specified on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living;
c. To ensure that the rights of students with disabilities and their parent(s) are protected;
d. To ensure that State standards are established for the provision of a FAPE to students with disabilities, as defined in the Rules;
e. To assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate students with disabilities.
Fraud Hotline
The Fraud Hotline provides charter school employees and citizens with a way to report suspected fraudulent activity by charter employees, vendors, contractors, etc. Allegations reported over the Fraud Hotline are evaluated and investigated.
Call: 801-538-7813.
Email: audit@schools.utah.gov.
Online: Fill out the complaint form at schools.utah.gov/internalaudit/hotlineform
Library Materials Policy
Students have the right to a relevant, balanced, and diverse school library collection that represents multiple points of view. The DIA library has the responsibility of introducing students to the world of information. This policy applies to materials in the collection of the school library, not to materials made available as part of regular class curriculum.
DATA PRIVACY & SECURITY
Metadata Dictionary
Dual Immersion Academy in the Utah Student Data Privacy Alliance (USPA). The USPA is a collaboration of the Utah State Board of Education and Local Education Agencies that share common concerns around student privacy.
IT Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the secure use and handling of all school data, computer systems and computer equipment by school students, patrons, and employees.
Annual FERPA Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:
Notice for Directory Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Dual Immersion Academy, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Dual Immersion Academy may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the Dual Immersion Academy to the contrary in accordance with Dual Immersion Academy procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Dual Immersion Academy to include information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
Notice of Data Collection
Necessary student data means data required by state statute or federal law to conduct the regular activities of the school.
Data Governance Plan
1. Governing Principles
Dual Immersion Academy (referred to as the LEA throughout) takes its responsibility toward student data seriously. This governance plan incorporates the following Generally Accepted Information Principles (GAIP):