Federal and State Mandated Notices

Parents have the right to inspect, upon request, a survey or evaluation created by a third party before the survey/evaluation is administered or distributed by the school to the student. The parent will have access to the survey/evaluation within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building principal. 

Parents have the right to inspect, upon request, any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum of the student. The parent will have access to the instructional material within a reasonable period of time after the request is received by the building principal. The term instructional material means instructional content that is provided to a student, regardless of its format, including printed and representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials in electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include academic tests or assessments. 

More information can be found on the District curriculum page and in Olentangy student handbooks.  

The District shall provide information regarding the College Credit Plus Program to the students currently enrolled in grades six (6) through eleven (11) and to their parents. This information should be provided through multiple and easily accessible resources including, but not limited to, the District's website, student assemblies, written communications to students (either electronically or through hard copy), and joint communication events with institutions of higher education. Male students who are at least 18 years old and are Ohio residents must register with the Selective Service System and provide their Selective Service number to their college within 30 days of their 18th birthday to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP). If a student does not register or provide their number, they will not be considered a CCP participant for that term and will be responsible for all associated costs. More information can be found on the district’s website on the College Credit Plus page and in Olentangy student handbooks. 

 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students 18 years or older certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights, which are fully explained in Olentangy Board of Education Policy and Guideline 8330-Student Records include: The right to inspect and review the student’s education records.  The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that are believed to be inaccurate and the right to a hearing if the request is not honored.   The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding an alleged violation of FERPA. The right to consent to the disclosure of personally identifiable information within the student’s records, unless disclosure is otherwise authorized by law or unless disclosure is made to school officials with legitimate educational interests.    

The following is designated as directory information, which may be disclosed without prior written consent: a student’s name, mailing address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height, and weight, if a member of an athletic team, dates of attendance, date of graduation, and awards received. Parents have the right to submit a written request to the Communications Department, preferably within two weeks after the first day the student is enrolled in a school year, directing the district not to release directory information concerning their child to third parties. Examples of third parties include PTOs, Booster organizations and the media. According to Ohio Revised Code, public schools are prohibited from releasing directory information to third parties who intend to use the information for profit-making ventures. Direct the written request or any questions to the Communications Department, Olentangy Local School District, 7840 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035, (740) 657-4050.  More information can be found in Olentangy student handbooks.  

Olentangy School District directly, or through a technology provider, is electing to generally, monitor all school-issued devices (as this term is defined by R.C. 3319.325).  Monitoring will include these features: location tracking and  student interactions with school issued devices (e.g., keystrokes and web-browsing activity).   

 The District generally monitors these features for the noncommercial education purpose of instruction, technical support, and/or exam proctoring.  Additionally, these features are generally monitored as a necessary precaution for preventing and/or responding to threats to life or safety. This notification serves as the District’s annual notice regarding general monitoring of school-issued devices consistent with Ohio Revised Code Sections 3319.325-.327 

Students and parents may review all technology providers that have access to students’ educational records for the purpose of providing curriculum, testing, or assessment services. A list of technology providers and provider contracts can be found using this link. Questions or concerns regarding these resources can be directed to OLSD_SDP@olsd.us.

Ohio Senate Bill 288, along with Ohio Revised Code 3313.60, outlines prescribed curriculum for health education, including educational requirements related to child sexual abuse and dating/sexual abuse violence prevention.

Grades K-6
Schools are required to provide developmentally appropriate instruction about child sexual abuse prevention for students in grades kindergarten through six. In grades K-5, school counselors deliver these lessons to students. In grade 6, this education is provided by health teachers. Child sexual abuse prevention education is required annually.  
Grades K-5 Parent Notification & Parent Lesson Guide
Grade 6 Parent Notification & Lesson Plan Materials

Grades 7-12
Students enrolled in health classes in grades seven through twelve are provided with developmentally appropriate instruction about dating/sexual violence prevention.
Grades 7-8 & Grades 9-12 Parent Notifications
Lesson Plan Materials

Also known as the SAVE Students Act,  Ohio House Bill 123 requires annual suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion education for students in grades six through twelve.  At least one hour of evidence-based programs and curriculums must be delivered to students annually. 

Social Inclusion
Each September, Olentangy Schools participates in Start with Hello week.  Start with Hello is a national program to help prevent social isolation, school violence, and self-harm. Students are educated and empowered to connect with one another, while promoting a sense of belonging.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Grade 6
Students in grade six health classes receive programming using materials adopted from Sandy Hook Promises' “Say Something-Suicide Prevention”. 
Grade 6 Parent Notification & Lesson Plan Materials

Grades 7 & 9
Students in grades seven and nine participate in the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program. Olentangy School Social Workers along with Delaware County Helpline prevention educators deliver program materials over two days.  Parents can elect to have their student complete an optional depression screener as part of programming.
Grades 7 & 9 Parent Notification & Optional Screener
Middle School & High School SOS Programming Materials

Grades 8, 10, 11, & 12
District School Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians meet with eighth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students for a one hour Signs of Suicide program refresher. Notifications about the program are communicated to parents through building newsletters.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has new guidance for addressing attendance related to religious expression days, school-sponsored extracurricular events, and cocurricular activities.

House Bill 214 created a new section in the Ohio Revised Code regarding guidelines for how schools will accommodate student absences due to sincerely held religious beliefs and practices. This language does not replace existing requirements for students to be excused for religious purposes. It does, however, allow parents to notify schools of up to three days for their child to be excused for religious expression.

Effective Oct. 24, 2024, Olentangy Board of Education Policy and Guideline 5200-Attendance has been revised to include:

Students may be absent for up to three (3) religious expression days each school year to take holidays for reasons of faith or religious or spiritual belief system or to participate in organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or other religious or spiritual organization. Students shall be able to participate in athletic activities or other extracurricular activities on days they are absent due to religious observation.

Students who are absent under this provision shall be provided with alternative accommodations with regard to examinations and other academic requirements missed if, no later than fourteen (14) days from the start of the school year, or the date of enrollment for transfer students, their parent or guardian provides the school principal with written notice of up to three (3) specific dates for which alternative accommodations are requested if a religious observance day conflicts with academic requirements. Questions regarding this policy can be directed to jack_fette@olsd.us.