Troy Union Elementary School

Schools bring children into close physical contact, thus giving communicable diseases an opportunity to spread very quickly. Often parents aren’t sure when a child should be kept home from school.  The following are symptoms associated with many of the common communicable diseases:

• Fever
• Pain and stiffness of neck and headache
• Sore throat
• Swollen neck glands
• Persistent cough
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea and persistent abdominal pain
• Rash or any skin eruption especially if red, swollen and draining
• Red or runny eyes, sneezing or discharging nose
• Jaundice – yellowing of eyes or skin

If a child has any of the above symptoms, he/she should be kept home until a doctor has had the opportunity to determine if a child’s condition is contagious or if he/she may return to school. Children should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Following these guidelines will help prevent a child from developing possible complications and will help keep the school environment a healthy one.

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) jointly support the following statements for the management of head lice infestations within school communities. Currently, there is no scientific evidence demonstrating that enforced exclusion policies are effective at reducing head lice transmission. Further information can be found following the Michigan Head Lice Manual.

Any student with live lice (or nits within one quarter inch of the scalp) may remain in school until the end of the school day. Immediate treatment at home is advised. The student will be readmitted to school after treatment and examination. If, upon examination, the school-designated personnel find no live lice on the child, the child may reenter the school.

• Any student with nits (farther than one quarter inch from scalp) should be allowed in school.
• Parents should remove nits daily and treat if live lice are observed.

Michigan law requires that every new student enrolling in a Michigan school be properly immunized or have a signed waiver on file at the school. A parent notification letter may be sent regarding the needed immunizations. If the immunization record or signed waiver is not on file, the student, in accordance with the law, shall not be permitted to attend school. The Oakland County Health Division has a free immunization clinic available to all ages, including adults. Clinics are located in Pontiac, Southfield and Walled Lake.

State law regarding the dispensing of medication in public schools is as follows: School personnel are not permitted to give medication to students without a doctor’s written authorization. This also includes over-the-counter medicines and cough drops. The medication must be in the bottle from the pharmacy with the name of the medicine and the dosage clearly labeled. Authorization for Medication forms are available in the school office.

The office staff supervises the clinic during regular school hours.  Students deemed to be too ill to stay in school will have a parent/guardian called to pick them up.  Be sure to update your child’s emergency card in the office if any contact telephone numbers have changed.

Although school staff does everything possible to prevent accidents, they may occur. Children are supervised whenever they are at lunch or at recess. If an accident does happen, a child is brought to the office; office personnel will evaluate the child’s injury and contact a parent when necessary. Many times, ice and/or a band-aid are all that are needed to send a child on his or her way. Emergency cards are used to determine who should be contacted, in the event that the parents cannot be reached. It is important that the emergency contacts on the emergency cards are local contacts in the event a parent cannot be reached. Please be sure your child’s emergency cards contain up-to-date information.

Each year, the Oakland County Health Division screens students for vision and hearing. Vision screening is for grades 1, 3, and 5, and by referral. Hearing screening is for grades K, 2 and 4, and by referral. Specific dates, when known, will be published in the newsletter.

Your child's safety is our number one concern.  Please only park in designated areas. It is critical that you do not park on the east and west sides of that building and that you do not drop your child off in the middle of the parking lot. Please review the following information to learn more about lineup procedures, pickup and drop off.  It is important that you do not drop your child off at school until 8:30 at the earliest as there here is no supervision until that time.

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

• Please do not drop off you child before 8:33 a.m. This is the earliest drop-off time allowed.
• Please do not park in the student drop-off loop.
• Use the drop-off loop only for dropping off students.
• When dropping off students, pull up as far as possible so other cars can enter the parking lot.  We are asking that you pull all the way up to the far-side of the drop-off zone on the other side of the flagpole.  The drop-off zone is marked with a yellow painted curb and signs.  We also hav a sign that shows the end of the drop-off zone.
• Please do not jump out of the lane and cut in front of other cars.  Once your child has been dropped off you can then pull ahead into the left lane.
• Encourage students to exit the car quickly and safely (from the right side of the car only).
• PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR.  IF YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD PARK IN THE PARKING LOT AND WALK ACROSS.
• Please do not drop your child off in the center parking lot.  If you would like to park in that area, it is important for you to park and walk your child across the crosswalk.

Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures

• Please do not text or talk on your cell phone.
• Pull all the way forward to the end of the drive.
• Please do not pick your child up in the center parking lot.  If you would like to park in that area, is is important for you to park and walk you child across the crosswalk.
• All parents should wait for their child outside and only enter the building when absolutely necessary.  If you must enter the building, we ask that you check in with the main office.  This will help us ensure that all students have been able to exit the building safely.
• Kindergarten parents are welcome to park in the kindergarten parking lot and pick their child up at the kindergarten door.

Children are not permitted to go home by themselves while school is in session. This policy is intended for the protection of the child. When it becomes necessary for a child to go home due to illness or a prearranged appointment, a parent or other responsible person, designated by the parent, must call for the child. Parents are asked to come into the office to sign the child out using our electronic registration system or traditional sign out method. Please do not try to pick your student up at the classroom or on the playground. Office staff will call the child from the classroom. Parents are encouraged to make dental and medical appointments for students after school hours to avoid disruption. Teachers would appreciate advance notice whenever possible.

If your child is going to be dismissed from school in a manner different than their normal routine (ex: going to a friend's house, going home with another parent or family member), you must write a handwritten note to the teacher. Children are expected to go directly home each day by their usual means. Any change in this daily routine must be acknowledged by the parent in a note written to the school before the beginning of the school day. Email or voicemail to your child’s teacher during school hours are not a dependable way to ensure your child is dismissed safely to approved adults or family members. Since a teacher could be absent or unable to access email/voicemail during the instructional day, we request all communication be delivered in a handwritten message before school or in an emergency with a phone call to the office before dismissal.

The Troy School district has instituted the following policy in all elementary schools regarding children whose parents do not arrive on time to pick up their child(ren) from school or if they are returned by the bus driver: At 3:45 p.m., students will be brought to the school office.

• School personnel will make every effort to contact parents or persons designated on the emergency card and inform them of the fact that the child is still at school.
• After 3:45 p.m., parents must park and come to the office to pick up their child(ren).

On rare occasions, weather conditions or mechanical failures may make it necessary to close schools prior to the start of the instructional day. School district policy, in general, is not to close schools unless safety or weather conditions are such that the possible hazards to the children’s safety outweigh the educational values of that day’s schooling. School Messenger will be used in the event of early dismissal. Please be sure to keep the information on PowerSchool’s current. If a decision is made to close schools, the information will be communicated to L.E.I.N. (Law Enforcement Information Network) who, in turn, call the local television and radio stations for broadcast, including WOW (Wide Open West) and Comcast. Check your local TV or radio station for current information. In addition, school closing notices will be posted on the Troy School District web page and the information will be sent via School Messenger by email, text, or voice message.

PLEASE DO NOT call the Troy School District Administrative Center, radio stations, INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS or school official’s homes. Such calls merely tie up the phone lines and prevent school officials from making necessary calls. If Troy is NOT listed as one of the schools closed, you should assume that Troy Schools will be open and Troy buses will be trying to cover their routes.

One of the goals of the staff at Troy Union Elementary is to develop in each child a sense of responsibility. It is very important for children to take ownership of their behaviors; therefore, we discourage students from using the school phones to have parents bring them things they have left at home. Students may only use the telephones in emergency situations, basically those which are of a health concern. We ask that parents also support our position on this issue and not “rescue” their children by bringing articles to school, which were forgotten. Students need to learn the natural consequences of their actions to grow into responsible adults.

The school newsletter, The TU E-Tribune, is sent home to inform parents of upcoming school events and school news. This is sent most weeks and is also posted on the TU website. Every effort is made to keep families fully informed regarding school activities; parents are encouraged to review pertinent information with your children.   It can also be found on our website - Troy Union Newsletter.

School Messenger is the resource that Troy Schools has chosen to use to communicate with parents through phone, email and/or text messages. It is extremely important that all parents register on School Messenger and keep their information current. You can access School Messenger through a link on the Troy School District My TSD Portals Page. There are step by step instructions on how to register. Registering gives you many options as to how you would like to receive important messages as well as our school newsletter and other communications from both Troy Union Elementary as well as the school district. Unsubscribing from School Messenger emails will stop electronic communication from the school.

For allergy, safety and security of the students, no pets are allowed on school grounds during arrival, dismissal, or during school hours. Many students experience allergies or a fear of dogs, cats, etc. and we want to respect their needs and concerns. Sometimes, families wish to bring a pet to school. Household pets are not permitted in the school unless specific arrangements have been made with a teacher. Please help us make all children feel safe and secure. For student safety, we are asking parents to NOT walk their dog to school before, during or after school hours. This is a Troy School District policy.

One Day Absence: Missed homework will be made up upon return to school. Please do not request homework from your child’s teacher for one day of absence.

Absences of Two or More Days: Homework should be requested by phoning the school office 248-823-3100 prior to 8:25 a.m. or by sending an email to the teacher or the Troy Union absence line at 248-823-3101.  Homework can be picked up in the office after 2:30 p.m. or sent home with a sibling or friend. As assignments are turned in, additional work may be requested.  The child will have the same number of days that he/she was absent to make up missed work.

The Troy Union staff invites parents to our Curriculum Night, which will be held in early September.  Teachers will present “Nuts and Bolt” information to parents regarding their philosophy and curriculum through video. Students will provide families with a tour of their school at the live Curriculum Night event. There will be a Scavenger Hunt protocol to guide families. This event is not the time to talk with the teacher about a child’s progress, but rather a time to get acquainted with teachers, the educational programs, and the school. 

Parent-teacher conferences are conducted each school year in the fall and again in the spring. Students are released from school, and appointments are arranged to provide each parent with the opportunity to meet with individual teachers. To provide an effective educational program, we strive to maintain close communication between the home and the school. Spring conferences differ from fall conferences in that only one afternoon and evening is allotted for teachers to meet with parents. Therefore, conference times are limited and will not be scheduled for every child. Spring conferences will be scheduled through teacher invitation. In addition to the scheduled conferences in the fall and spring, parents are encouraged to contact the teacher whenever it is felt that an additional conference is needed.

Teachers need volunteers to go on field trips. Based on limited space on buses as well as the establishments that we visit, it is essential that only the volunteers who have been designated attend the field trips. It is also essential that volunteers do not bring other children. As a chaperone, volunteers are responsible for a group of children that need your undivided attention. Other children (like siblings) can also be disruptive during presentations and distractive to the students. Also, it can cause frustration for the establishments that we visit if the number of people exceeds the original agreement.

In rare instances Troy Union will utilize parent drivers for field trips. If the field trip is using parent drivers, for each driver the following is needed:

• Copy of the driver’s license
• Copy of automobile registration
• Copy of automobile certificate of insurance
• Background check clearance
• Approved child safety seats, if appropriate for the students’ ages*

*Effective July 1, 2008, children under the age of 8 and under 4’9” tall must be in a child restraint. A child restraint can be a car seat with harness straps or a booster seat with the vehicles lap and shoulder belt.

If a parent desires to have a classroom visit/observation, our district procedure is that this can be scheduled up to once per marking trimester. The visit will last up to 30 minutes and the parent will be accompanied by the building administrator or school staff member. A written request to visit a classroom should be submitted to the classroom teacher and building principal at least 5 school days in advance. Parents must include the reason/purpose for the requested visit. All requests will be considered when intending to benefit the educational advancement of the student. If the request is approved, the school will schedule a time in communication with the teacher and parent. 

We expect our students to show respect for our school and school grounds. Willful damage to any school properties, or the property of a fellow student, will require repayment. Students and their parents will be responsible for restitution. Children are also responsible for returning all their books or paying for lost books and/or materials.

Speech and language, ELD, social work, and academic testing services are available for your child here at school. Please contact your child’s teacher or the school office if you would like further information. 

Reading Recovery

A reading intervention program for first graders is available for eligible students. Our Literacy Specialist’s screen first graders and possibly works individually with about eight students until each child is reading at the classroom level. Additional students are added throughout the year on an as-needed basis.

Specials Classes

Art, Media, Vocal Music, and Physical Education are part of the curriculum. They are taught on a 4-day rotating schedule. You can access this schedule and calendar on the Troy Union website. Fifth graders participate in instrumental music, band or strings, twice a week.

Hot lunches are available at lunchtime for children. Menus will be emailed monthly and are always available on our website. Please contact the office if you do not have email and we will send a copy home with your child. Please post this on your refrigerator or in a handy place for quick and easy reference. Breakfast will be available to all students in the building. Breakfast will be delivered to the child’s classroom each morning. Orders for breakfast are taken the day before breakfast is served. If you have any questions, please call the Food Service Department at 248.823.5089.

Find more Food Service information and menus on our TSD Food Service webpage.

The USDA is allowing us to serve all students for free this year. Last year, we were required by the USDA to provide students with a grain, protein, milk, fruit, and vegetable. This year offers us a little more flexibility where students have the option to choose three out of the five components as they go through the lunch line.

If a student wishes to purchase a bottled water, 'seconds' or a side milk/juice, they may do so. Since we will not have the cash registers open, our lunch staff will write down the student's name and key the sale in the computer at the end of the day. We are encouraging families to deposit funds to their student's online account via School Pay (www.schoolpay.com). Parents will need their Student ID to create an account and a credit card/electronic check to upload funds. We will not reject cash payments from students, but we are hoping families utilize the online option. Should a student use cash, we will accept it, however we will not be able to provide change and the remaining funds will be deposited to their account. If a parent has any questions or concerns regarding School Pay, they may reach out to the Food Service Office for assistance (248-823-5089)

It has been the tradition for many elementary students to celebrate their birthday at school by bringing in cupcakes, cookies, or other food related treats.  While the district intends to continue to celebrate children's special day, there is a need to do so differently.  The reasons are listed below.

• There are students in every elementary building who have severe, sometimes life-threatening allergies, and in many cases, they are unable to partake of the treat.
• Schools have been charged with prompting healthy eating habits inside and outside of school.
• Our schools are committed to preserving instructional time.

There is no obligation to recognize your child's birthday at school.  However, if you choose to recognize your child's special day, please do not send birthday treats to school, as they will not be shared with the class.  Please do not send your child to school with balloons or large items.  Instead of bringing or sending a food treat to celebrate your child's birthday, parents may do none of the following:

• Send in a favorite book for the students to share with the class on the child's special day.
• Donate a book for the classroom in honor of the child's special day.
• Send in for the day or donate a recess game for indoor recesses.
• Send in for the day or donate a piece of playground equipment (various balls or games) for outdoor recesses.
• If you have another idea of how to celebrate your child's birthday, you may discuss this with your child's teacher.

The passing out of birthday invitations in class becomes disruptive to the learning process.  We are asking parents to refrain from distributing invitations in school, please mail the invitations directly to the student’s home.

Students are permitted to the wearing of technology devices (example: Apple Watches, Fitbits, etc.). If the wearable technology device is deemed by administration or other staff to be causing a distraction in school, then it will be confiscated until the end of the school day. Students are not permitted to use wearable technology as a communication device during the school day. All communication during the school day should take place through the main office. Listen in devices are not permitted. The school will not be responsible if the device is broken, lost or stolen.

Students may keep cell phones and other electronic devices in their backpack during school hours, but they must remain turned off and in their backpack. The school will not be responsible if the device is broken, lost or stolen. All technology deemed by administration or other staff to be causing a distraction in school will be confiscated until the end of the school day. Additional actions will be taken if a student is a repeat offender.

We believe that students learn best in a well-ordered environment that is free from disruptions. To promote such an environment, Troy Union families, students, and staff work together to help students to:

• Respect all persons and property.
• Refrain from abusive language or inflammatory actions.
• Assume responsibility for their school assignments.
• Conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner.
• Abide by the classroom rules.
• These student rules are described in the Troy School District’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Code of Conduct booklet and apply to all schools in the district. This can be found on the Troy School District website.

Troy Union is a community and rules are established for the protection of the rights of everyone.  If an individual student consistently exhibits unacceptable behavior, a system of behavior modification is in place. This system helps the student explore his/her unacceptable behavior and to develop a plan with the teacher, principal, and parents to deal with, and eliminate the problem.  Bringing knives, guns, facsimiles of either to school will result in a suspension. There is a zero tolerance for “bullying behavior” in the Troy School District.  Manifestations of such behavior will result in disciplinary measures and meetings with the parents.

Assembly Expectations

• Respond immediately to the quiet signal.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
• Sit on your pockets and with your legs crossed.
• Respond only in a positive manner.
• Remain seated until dismissed by the authorized person.
• Remain quiet and respectful.
• Stopping for a drink of water when leaving assemblies is not allowed.

Cafeteria Expectations

• Students are expected to display good manners.
• Students are to talk in a quiet voice.
• Students are to walk in the lunchroom and not push or shove their neighbor.
• Students are to remain seated until they have finished eating.
• Students are not to trade food.
• Students are responsible for the disposal of food, papers, etc. from cafeteria tables.
• Food is to be eaten in the cafeteria and not taken back into the classroom or onto the playground.
• Students are encouraged to use proper table manners at all times.

Hallway Expectations

• Walk body behind body and quietly.
• Walk on the right side of the hallway.
• Use the rest rooms and drinking fountains quietly and correctly.
• Keep hands, feet, and objects off the walls and to yourself.

Playground Expectations

Children should watch where they are running and play away from school buildings. They are not to climb trees, poles, or backstops. Bicycles are to be parked in bike racks as soon as the student arrives at school. We are requesting that students lock their bikes in the bike racks. In general, students should use common sense on the playground. Most accidents can be prevented. Children are to observe the following rules on the playground:

• Stay on the playground at all times. If a ball or equipment goes off the playground, children must find a person on duty to retrieve it.
• Keep the playground clean.
• Do not throw snowballs, gravel, stones, wood chips, or any sharp or dangerous objects.
• Rough play, such as wrestling, pushing, tackling, tripping, or any other activity that could be potentially dangerous, is not allowed.

When playing on the SWINGS:

• Be fair, take turns. Do not push someone on a swing.
• Only one person at a time should be on a swing.
• Sit in the swing at all times. Do not stand.
• Swings are for swinging only. Playing should be done in other areas.
• Do not run in front of, behind, between or under the swings. f. Do not jump off swings or swing crooked.
• Do not hang on the poles or climb on the soccer goals.

When playing on the SLIDES:

• Be fair, take turns.
• Slide down one at a time, sitting down, feet first.
• Go up the ladder and down the slide.
• Do not push each other on the slide or the slide ladder.
• Do not jump off the slide or the slide ladder.
• Do not play under the slides.
• When there is a puddle of water, do not use the slides.

When playing football:

• Only touch or flag football is allowed.
• Touching must be below the neck with no straight-arming.
• All football must be played away from buildings and magic squares.

Basic Rules for every play structure:

• Take turns – share with others
• Do not push
• When traveling up and down the steps on the play structure you must walk.
• No hanging upside down or flipping from play equipment.
• Students are not to throw ice or snow at anyone or anything.
• Use ropes for jump roping games.

Noon aides are employed to supervise the playground, help organize games, circulate among the students, and to encourage good sportsmanship and fair play. Students are expected to follow the directions of the noon aides.

The Troy School District and Troy Union Elementary take bullying seriously. Instances of bullying are handled through policy set forth in the Student Code of Conduct.

Here is an excerpt from the Troy School District Code of Conduction.

The purpose of this policy is to create and maintain a positive learning environment, and to promote understanding and respect for all students. Troy School District will not tolerate bullying and harassment. Any student of the Troy School District who believes that he/she has been bullied or harassed shall immediately report his or her complaint to the building principal. The report will be promptly investigated. Understanding bullying is complicated by the fact that a young person can be a bully, a victim or both a bully and a victim. Not all taunting, teasing and fighting among schoolchildren constitutes bullying. Bullying entails repeated acts by someone perceived as physically or psychologically more powerful. Bullying, like other forms of aggressive and violent behaviors, interferes with both a school’s ability to educate its students and a student’s ability to learn.

To learn more please follow the Troy School District Code of Conduct for more information.

Student Dress is covered in the Troy School District Student Code of Conduct. 

At Troy Union we want students to be as comfortable as possible while attending school, yet we request that their clothing be appropriate for a school environment. Please do not send your child to school in clothing that advertises alcohol, cigarettes, violence, or that have inappropriate sayings/putdowns are not to be worn to school.

Tennis shoes are required for gym. These should have white or light-colored Hats are discouraged inside the building except on “special days” as announced.

If a child’s dress is inappropriate as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, families will be called to bring alternate clothing.

During the winter months, children are expected to come to school with warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots. These are needed since outdoor recess is a part of the regular school day. We ask that you consider buying coats and boots for younger children that are relatively easy to put on. Please label your children’s clothing and lunch box with your child’s name so that lost items can be returned to the owner.

Bike Rules

Students may ride bicycles to school only with parent/guardian approval but are not allowed to cross main roads. Students must wear helmets and ride only on sidewalks. Once a student is on school property, his/her bike must be walked to the bike rack and locked.

Safety Patrol

The student safety patrol is on duty before school from 8:20 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and after school from 3:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. to assist students crossing at intersections.

Drug Free Notice

The Troy School District participates in the Drug Free Schools program, and as required by that program, this notice is to inform all students, staff and parents that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful.

Weapons Law

According to Michigan Law, any student who brings a gun or knife (over 3 inches) to school must be expelled from school.

Lost articles are placed on the “Lost and Found” rack located just outside the cafeteria. Small items and valuables, such as jewelry and watches are kept in the office. When an article is known to be lost, do not let time elapse before coming to locate it. We discourage children from bringing special items of value to school and cannot be responsible for their loss or damage. Technology that is not issued by the school district (iPods, iPads, Kindles, etc.) should not be brought to school. Parents are asked to write names or initials on clothing labels and lunch boxes. Hundreds of dollars of unclaimed clothing are donated during the months of January and June.

Children are expected to return books on or before the due date. Late and/or missing books must be returned or paid for before the end of the January and June semesters. Failure to return books or make restitution may result in a delay of student records being forwarded or a denial in checking out other materials.

C.A.R.E. Company (Before and After School Child Care), and Preschool programs are available at many schools.  Contact Troy Continuing Education for CARE scheduling and enrollment information or visit their website.  Troy Continuing Education Care Program phone:  248-823-5100.

AHERA law pertaining to the asbestos containing materials in school rule 40.CFR Part 763.93 (G) (4) requires that all local education agencies shall provide written notification to parent, teacher, and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan and the AHERA-mandated three-year reinspection.

The AHERA Management Plan and the 1994 three-year re-inspection findings for this building are located in the school office.  They are available for review during regular school hours, Monday through Friday, any day that school is in session.

STUDENTS, PARENTS AND CITIZENS OF THE TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance except as may be permitted by law.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

It is the policy of Troy School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in admission or access to, treatment or employment in its programs and activities.  Troy School District periodically reviews its educational and employment programs and activities to assure compliance with Title IX and Section 504/ADA.

Troy School District has established a grievance procedure to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints by students, employees or members of the community alleging discrimination on the basis of sex or handicap.  The grievance procedure is available through any school office or by contacting, the Coordinator for Title IX and Section 504/ADA matters listed below.  In addition, a School District employee who is part of a bargaining unit may process a complaint through the grievance procedure established in the collective bargaining agreement.

In accordance with Federal regulations, Troy School District has appointed Mr. Jordan Harris, Assistant Superintendent, Employee Services, as Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator for employment and personnel matters.  Jessica Carrier, Director of Special Education, has been appointed as the Section 504/ADA Coordinator for handicapped and suspected handicapped students.  Any questions, suggestions or complaints should be directed to:

SCHOOL INSURANCE

The Troy School District provides the opportunity each year for parents to purchase, for a nominal fee, an insurance policy for their child that covers the child in case of an accident that is related to a school activity on or off the school grounds. There is also a rider available for dental coverage. Parents who would like to enroll their children should fill out the insurance form students brought home the first day of school and return it to the school office before the stated deadline.

STUDENT INJURIES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE & LOSS

Troy School District does not provide insurance for student injuries or damage/loss to personal property. State statute provides Troy Public Schools with immunity to tort liability. Your homeowner’s policy may cover property that is damaged or lost from the school premises; e.g., automobiles, bicycles, band instruments, calculators, etc.

The Board of Education, as a public service, has arranged to make Student Accident Insurance Coverage available to all students. The benefit options have been designed to respond to diverse family insurance needs. This coverage can help decrease the burden of unexpected medical expenses, including those left unpaid due to family insurance deductibles and co-payments.  All questions regarding the coverage should be directed to David Desch, agent, at the toll- free number of 1-800-328-2739.