Livonia Public Schools: Teaming together to ensure learning for all!www.livonia.k12.mi.us. • Serving portions of Livonia & Westland • Vol. 36, No. 1 August 2007

SPECIAL ISSUE Back-to-School

Transportation help centeravailable beginning in AugustA special information center will be established in the Administration Building weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., August 27 through September 7 to answer questions concerning school transportation. Call 734-744-2500 ext. 42184 or ext. 42185. Only calls regarding students with no stops, stops on the wrong side of main roads, or stops where there are no sidewalks on main roads will be handled from August 27-31.

Immunization clinics scheduledProvidence Medical Center is offering immunizations for children 18 years of age and younger on the third Thursday of each month from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The fee is $15 per child for one shot and $20 per child for two or more shots. For more information call 734-462-2300. Infant and child immunizations are also available at St. Mary Mercy Hospital on a bimonthly basis. For more information call 734-655-8940. (See story page 7.)

Community Conversation plannedThe Board of Education will hold a Community Conversation on Monday, August 27, 2007 from 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. in conference room A. Call 734-744-2510 for more information.

Student registration on-goingRegistration will take place in school buildings from August 22, 2007 through June 20, 2008. Please call your local school for more informa-tion or to make an appointment. Please bring the following when registering: an original birth certificate, complete immunization records, and current school records (report card/transcript), a valid driv-ers license, and proof of residency . If you do not know which school(s) your child(ren) will be attending, please call 734-744-2591 for that information.

Potpourri

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• Fall Schedules 3

• Safety Pilot: Drug Sniffing Dogs 5

• Lunch Program 5

• Sports Physical Info. 7

• Phone Numbers 8

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Back-to-school event planned with Radio Disney/Laurel Park Place Mall

Livonia Public Schools will welcome back students and staff at a Back-to-School celebration at Laurel Park Place Mall on Tuesday, August 28, from 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. The theme for the community wide event will be “Back to School with High School Musical 2 (HSM2).”

Radio Disney has planned an electrifying number of activities for children of all ages. See page six for a complete list of activi-ties. Members of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program will also present sev-eral selections from High School Musical.

Singer/actor Drew Seeleywill make a special guest appearance to greet the crowd and sign autographs. Drew was the singing voice for the main

character Troy Bolton in High School Musical. He recently starred in the North American tour of High School Musical: The Concert.

In recent years, his vocals have appeared on many Disney related projects including the Cheetah Girls and the new Dis-ney original movie Jump In. In addition to his singing career, Drew has appeared on Dawson’s Creek, Guiding Light, and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

In addition, a grand prize drawing will be held for five VIP tickets to see Corbin Bleu (Star of Disney’s High School Musical and Jump In); Aly & AJ (who just released their new Insomniatic CD and starred in the MTV film Super Sweet 16); and Drake Bell (from Nickel-odeon’s Drake and Josh) perform

live at the DTE Energy Music Theater. The prize will also include a meet and greet with Aly & AJ and Corbin Bleu in a catered dressing room back-stage!

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Livonia Public Schools: Teaming together to ensure learning for all!www.livonia.k12.mi.us. Serving portions of Livonia & WestlandAugust 2007 • Vol. 36 No. 1

Dialog is an official publication of the Livonia Public Schools. It is published regularly and mailed to residents of the Livonia School District as a public service. We encourage your response. All correspondence should be addressed to: 15125 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI 48154.

Editor:Mary Pat Benoit-mpbenoit@livonia.k12.mi.us

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Career Technical Center offers vocational classesThe Livonia Public Schools School District offers vocational education programs at the Livonia Career Technical Center and at Churchill, Franklin and Stevenson high schools. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training services. Below is a list of programs being offered this year and the criteria for admission. All vocational education programs follow the district’s policies of non-discrimination (see below) in all activities and employment. In addition, ar-rangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. For general information about these programs, contact: Dr. Janet Haas, Principal, Livonia Career Technical Center, 8985 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48150 or call 734-744-2816.

Program Criteria for AdmissionAdvanced Software Media Management* 10 – 12 grade statusArchitectural Technology 11 – 12 grade statusAutomotive Technology V1 & V2* 11 – 12 grade statusBuilding Trades 11 – 12 grade statusChild Care Professional 11 – 12 grade statusCISCO Academy 11 – 12 grade statusComputer Service Technician 11 – 12 grade statusCorporate Accounting* 10 – 12 grade statusCosmetology 1 & 2* 11 – 12 grade statusCriminal Justice Technology 11 – 12 grade statusDigital Imaging 1 & 2* 11 – 12 grade statusDigital Media Management* 10 – 12 grade statusEngineering Technology 11 – 12 grade statusFashion Merchandising 1 & 2* 11 – 12 grade statusInteractive Media Management* 10 – 12 grade statusInvestment Accounting* 10 – 12 grade statusHospitality Management 1 & 2* 10 – 12 grade statusManagement & Business Administration 11 – 12 grade statusManagerial Accounting* 10 – 12 grade statusManufacturing Technology 10 – 12 grade statusMarketing 10 – 12 grade statusMarketing II* 10 – 12 grade statusMarketing III* 11 – 12 grade statusMedical Assistant 11 – 12 grade statusMedical Occupations 11 – 12 grade statusNetwork Administrator 11 – 12 grade statusResidential Construction 11 – 12 grade statusSmall Business Accounting 10 – 12 grade statusSoftware Media Management 10 – 12 grade statusSports and Entertainment Marketing 11 – 12 grade statusSports Medicine 11 – 12 grade statusWebsite Design anf Interactive Media 1 & 2* 11 – 12 grade status

*Must have completed Competencies of 1st year Career Technical Course

The Livonia Public School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The follow-ing person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimina-tion policies: Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154, 734-744-2500.

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The following guidelines have been established for the 2007-2008 school year:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Notification postcards will

be mailed to all bus riders, except kindergarteners, the week of Aug. 20. Kindergarten cards will be given to the building principal because of a.m./p.m. designation and overloads to other schools.

MIDDLE SCHOOL Students will use notification

postcards, mailed the week of Aug. 20, for the start of school. All students will have ID picture/bus passes made during schedule pickup and will start using the passes once they are issued by the building.

HIGH SCHOOL First-time enrollees at any

secondary school will be issued a student ID /bus pass at no cost. CHURCHILL

All students will get a new ID picture taken during the schedule pick up. For bus passes

Bus passes required for students

they will use the card that is mailed to them until their ID has been printed. If a bus pass is not needed they will get the ID when all of the ID cards have been printed.

Returning students will have their 2006-07 ID collected at schedule pick-up.

All students will receive their new student ID /bus pass for the 2007-08 school year follow-ing underclass picture day at no cost.

FRANKLIN

Notification post cards will be mailed to all bus riders. Ninth grade ID cards will be issued during the processing sessions on August 28. Until each student has an ID card, please use the post card as your bus validation.

All 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will use their existing ID picture bus passes for the 2007/2008 school year. Current bus passes will be vali-dated when students pick up schedules and will be required on the first day of school.

Replacement ID passes may be obtained during schedule pick-up for $5.

STEVENSON

Incoming 9th graders and new students will receive a tem-porary ID card during schedule pickup. Returning students will begin the school year using their existing ID/bus pass. Returning students will need their 2006-07 student ID (or purchase a new one for $5) to pick-up their schedule. All stu-dents will receive a new student ID /bus pass for the 2007-08 school year following underclass picture day at no cost.

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Elementary (K-4)All students in grades K-4 will attend school in the morning ONLY on Wed., Sept. 5. On this date, AM kindergarten will meet 8:55-10:15 a.m. and PM kin-dergarten will meet 10:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Beginning Thurs., Sept. 6, the regular AM/PM kindergarten schedule begins as well as the regular full day schedule for grades 1-4.

Transportation will begin on Wed., Sept. 5 except for midday kindergarten transportation which will not begin until Fri., Sept. 7. The lunch program begins Thurs., Sept. 6.

Middle (7-8)All 7th grade students will report on Wed. Sept. 5 at 8:00 a.m. and will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. 8th graders will report at 1:10 p.m. and will be dismissed at 2:48 p.m.All students report for a full day of instruction on Thurs., Sept. 6, 8:00 a.m. to 2:48 p.m.

Transportation will begin on Wed. Sept. 5.

Kindergarten students in the a.m. session attend from 8:55 to 12:01 p.m. Kindergar-ten students in the p.m. session attend from 12:51 to 3:57 p.m.

Kindergarten parents who have not received assignments to morning or afternoon sessions should contact the school office.

All K-4 elementary schools (with the exception of Webster) will have the same starting and ending times, 8:55 a.m.-3:57 p.m. Webster starting and ending times are 8:00 a.m.-3:02 p.m.

Half days for conferences for all K-4 elementary schools (except Webster) will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. Webster will dismiss at 11:15 a.m.

Upper elementary (5-6) All 5-6 Upper Elementary schools will attend the morning only on Sept. 5 - 8:35-11:50 a.m. Full day starting and ending times will be 8:35 a.m.-3:37 p.m.

Half days for conferences for all 5-6 Upper Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.

Elementary class assignment lists for K-4 and 5-6 schools will be posted at the main entrance to each school by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 30.

SCHEDULE PICKUP AND

PICTURES

Emerson - August 27 and 28

Mon. Aug. 27 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for 8th grade stu-dents and Tues. Aug. 28, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. for 7th grade students.

Frost - August 27 and 28

Mon. Aug. 27 for 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for 7th grade students and Tues. Aug. 28, 8:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. for 8th grade students.

Holmes - August 23 and 24

Aug. 23 (7th graders) A-L 8:00-11:00 a.m. M-Z 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Aug. 24 (8th graders) A-L 8:00-11:00 a.m. M-Z 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior High (9-12)All students report for a full day of instruction on Wed., Sept. 5, CHS -7:30 a.m.-2:24 p.m.FHS - 7:25 a.m.-2:19 p.m.SHS - 7:25 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

Transportation will begin on Wed. Sept. 5.

Career Technical Center

Livonia Career Technical Cen-ter students will start Wed., Sept. 5. Center hours are: 7:30 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2007-08 Fall School SchedulesSecondary class schedule pickup times Churchill High School Monday, August 27 (grades 10-12)A-M Only 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. N-Z Only 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. A-Z 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28 (Freshmen)A-G Only 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. H-O Only 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. P-Z Only 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 28 (grades 9-12)

A-Z 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Franklin High School In-processing and orientation for 9th grade students

Tuesday, August 28A-L 8 - 11:30 a.m. M-Z 12 - 3:30 p.m. Ninth grade schedules will be distrib-uted at the end of the program.

Getting started info meetingFor parents of 9th grade students and families new to the school:Tuesday, August 28 7:00 p.m in the auditorium

Schedule pick-up for grades 10-12Monday, August 27 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 29 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

In-processing for grades 10-12Monday, August 27 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 29 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

Stevenson High School Monday, August 27 (grades 10-12) schedule pick-up 8:00 -11:00 a.m. and 12:00 -3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28 (freshmen only)A-K 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. L-Z 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Additional pick-up times for grades 10-12 will be Aug. 29 and Sept. 4 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Scheduling office.

NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

St. Damian, St. Edith, St. Gen-evieve, St. Michael, St. Paul Lutheran, and Peace Lutheran will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Lady-wood will begin at 7:25 a.m. and will be dismissed at 2:10 p.m.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

All students assigned to resource room programs within district schools should follow the bus and starting time sched-ule for their school. Parents of students being transported to center programs inside or out-side the district will be notified by mail of the bus and school schedules. n

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Family Rights & Privacy Act ReviewedEducational records of students in the Livonia Public Schools School District are safeguarded by policies of the federal legislation entitled Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Parents, guardians, and/or eligible students, 18 years of age or older, may have access to that student’s educa-tional records.

Parents who are not married may have access to their child’s records unless specifically prohibited by a court order on file in the child’s school.

Parents, guardians, and/or eligible students wishing to read a child’s educational record should contact the principal’s office. Access to a Personal Cumulative File maintained by the Department of Student Services can be arranged by telephoning (734) 744-2615.

While the law does allow for the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records in certain circumstances, parents, students over the age of 18, and former students over the age of 18 also have the right to consent to the disclosure of such information.

Disclosure of information

Information from the files may be disclosed without con-sent in accordance with appli-cable law. Examples of when information may be disclosed include:

1. Parents, guardians, and/or eligible students may request that information be released to specific parties or organizations.

2. Under circumstances specified in the school district’s regulations to certain state and federal officials, courts, etc.

3. To protect the health and safety of the students.

4. Upon request, the Livonia Public Schools dis-closes education records without consent to officials of

another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

Access to records

Pursuant to federal law and regulation, the District may allow school officials to have access to education records without consent of a parent, guardian, or eligible student. A school official is any district Board member or employee or other individual acting on behalf of the district such as: an attorney, a contractor, a volun-teer, a consultant, a therapist, a committee member, a vendor, or their employees; whom the district’s administration deter-mines to have a legitimate edu-cational interest in the records.

A legitimate educational interest is any interest which furthers the best interests of the student or students involved, or assists the District in providing educational services.

As an ongoing procedure to protect the rights of students by maintaining educationally relevant information in the files, administrators initiate periodic review of file information. This review will take place prior to a transfer to a new school within or outside Livonia Pub-lic Schools and at high school graduation, and may include the destruction of data which is no longer educationally relevant.

Directory information

In addition, federal regula-tions allow a school district to publish certain informa-tion without securing specific authorizations each time, if parents, guardians, and/or eli-gible students are informed in advance that this information, known as directory information, will be released. If they do not want such information made public, the principal should be informed and the information will be withheld. In Livonia Public Schools, directory infor-mation includes the following:

1. Student name 2. Address 3. Date of birth 4. Major field of study 5. Participation in recog-

nized activities and sports 6. Weight and height of

athletic team members 7. Student image or like-

ness in picture, videotape, film, digital format, or other media, including the district or school Web sites

8. Year of graduation 9. Awards received10. Sex of pupilAdditionally, the district is

required to provide military recruiters, upon request, with names, addresses, and telephone

listings of secondary students unless parents advise the district that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.

Appeal process

Parents, guardians, and/or eligible students who believe that an educational record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the student’s rights, may request in writing that the record be amended or destroyed. This request must be submitted to Dorothy Chomicz. If the request is refused, the parents, guardians, and/or eligible students have a right to a hearing.

Parents or eligible stu-dents also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education con-cerning an alleged failure of the school district to comply with the federal FERPA/1974.

The federal government maintains an office that will assist. The telephone number is 202-260-3887. Mail inquiries to Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

MSC offers advanced study in math, science, and computers LPS provides an alternative magnet program at Churchill High School for students to experience an appropriately accelerated, integrated curricu-lum in mathematics, science, and computers. The curriculum of MSC is specifically designed for academically talented students.

Eighth grade students who have completed Algebra 1 by June 2007 are eligible to apply for the MSC (Math/Science/Computer) Program. MSC students must become full-time Churchill High School students. Transportation is provided.

LPS students are notified of their opportunity to apply in late Novem-ber. Interested private/parochial/home-schooled students must request information by November 3, 2007. Testing for the program will occur on January 5, 2008. Private school students having additional testing on Janu-ary 16, 2008.

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Prepay lunch option availableBy: Martha Terry, Food Service Supervisor

The 2007-2008 elementary school lunch price is $2.50. The price for middle and high school lunches starts at $2.75 or $3.00. Milk will be 40 cents. Hot lunches will be available in the high schools starting Wed., Sept. 5 and in all other schools on Thurs., Sept. 6.

Garfield Elementary, Ken-nedy Elementary and all 5-6, 7-8 and high schools will have the Meal Magic cash register system which tracks prepaid money, food allergies, free and reduced priced meal status indi-vidually per student. All other building stu-dents are able to prepay for 10 lunches at a time. Lunches purchased on the prepaid basis or Meal Magic system can be redeemed throughout the year.

Students are not allowed to charge meals so this is a great way to secure a back-up if your student forgets his or her lunch. Checks can be made out to Livonia Public Schools. Pleasenote your student’s name and school in the memo area.

If you have any questions, please call the Food Service Department at 734-744-2820.

1 $18,889 $1,575 $364 2 25,327 2,111 488 3 31,765 2,648 611 4 38,203 3,184 735 5 44,641 3,721 859 6 51,079 4,257 983 7 57,517 4,794 1,107 8 63,955 5,330 1,230

Each additional family member +6,438 +537 +124

Income guidelines for reduced mealsFamily Size Yearly Monthly Weekly

By: Martha Terry

Livonia Public Schools children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown on the accompanying table (above) are eligible for free lunch meals or a reduced price of 40 cents per lunch.

To apply, ask for an applica-tion at the school your child is attending. You can also apply for free and reduced meals online at www.lunchapp.com.

Free & reduced lunches offered

Within 10 school days of receiving your application, the school will let you know whether your child is eligible. If you do not agree with the school’s decision, you may discuss the matter with school officials.

If you wish to review the decision further, you may exer-cise your right to a fair hearing by calling (734) 744-2500 or writing to 15125 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. n

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District updates security efforts; initiates drug-sniffing dogs pilotThe Livonia Public Schools has a long history of providing a safe and secure environment for its students. On a regular basis, the district reviews its poli-cies and practices, along with the latest methods for safety in schools. We are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment in our schools.

For the 2007-08 school year, we will re-examine our security equipment, continue to work cooperatively and proactively with our local police depart-ments, and revisit in-school support at our secondary schools. As part of these efforts, the local police departments

have made available the oppor-tunity to utilize drug-sniffing dogs at our high schools. The dogs will search these schools unannounced on selected days throughout the year. This has proven to be not only a deter-rent, but also a proactive, posi-tive, and well-received initiative in other communities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Administra-tor of Public Safety at 734-744-2565.n

In order to participate in this program, you must set up an account. Log on to www.lunchdeposit.com, click on “sign-up”, and follow the instructions. You will need your child’s student ID number (which can be found on report cards, ID cards, and/or sched-ules.) Livonia Public Schools looks forward to having all schools on the Meal Magic program some-time during the 2007-08 school year.

Parents can now check their child’s meal history and make deposits to their food account using a new system called lunchdeposit.com. This feature is part of the Meal Magic pro-gram that is available at all LPS high schools (9-12), middle schools (7-8), upper elementary schools (5-6), Kennedy Ele-mentary School and Garfield Elementary School.

Lunch program adds new perk for parents

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Note: The Livonia Public Schools, consis-

tent with the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA), is committed to ensuring that

communications with individuals with dis-

abilities are as effective as communications

with others and will furnish appropriate

aids and services where necessary to meet

this commitment. Persons desiring further

information should contact Lorna Duran-

dat 734-744-2500.

If it becomes necessary to close schools due to inclement weather or equipment failures, all official emergency school closings will be announced on the following stations:WJR - 760WWJ- 950Channels 2, 4 and 7LPStv- Channels 15 (Bright House & Wide Open West) and 19 (Comcast). Or log on to www.livonia.k12.mi.us/district/schoolclose.html.

School closing information

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The Board of Education is composed of seven local citi-zens, each elected to a four-year term of office. At least one position is open for election each year. Any registered voter who resides in the district may run for election to the school board.

Regular meetings of the Board will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education office, 15125 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI on the first and third Mondays of each month with the following exceptions: Sept. 3, 2007; Dec. 17, 2007; Jan. 7 & 21, 2008; Feb. 18,

2008; April 7 & 21, 2008; and May 5, 2008.

Proposed minutes of the Board meetings are available for public inspection during regular business hours not more than eight business days after the date of each meeting. Approved minutes will be available for public inspection during regular business hours not more than

five business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved. Minutes and Board of Education biographies are available on the LPS Web site at www.livonia.k12.mi.us.

All Board meetings air “live” on LPS cable TV Channels 15 (Bright House and Wide Open West) in Livonia and 19 (Com-cast) in Westland. n

Middle SchoolsEmerson, Frost and Holmes will hold their open houses on September 13 for 7 graders beginning at 7:00 p.m. The open house for 8 graders will be September 20 at 7:00 p.m.

High SchoolsChurchill, Franklin, and Stevenson will hold their open houses on September 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Career Technical Center’s open houses will be Sept. 25 & Feb. 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

College NightSchoolcraft College (High School) will take place October 3, 2007 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Schoolcraft College (Middle School) will be Feb. 5, 2008 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Secondary Open House Dates

Board of Education meeting schedule

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Open House dates for LPS elementary schools can be found at www.livonia.k12. mi.us/annual_updates/openhouse.html.

Immunization/vision records required for all new studentsIn order to help protect students from the spread of infectious childhood diseases, school admission will be denied to all incoming preschool, kindergarten, and out-of-state registrants who cannot show proof of immunization prior to the first day of school. Students previously enrolled in a Michigan public school will be allowed provisional enrollment subject to receipt of immunization records prior to exclusion dates posted in each building.

According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, “e parent or guardian of each enrolling child shall submit a statement signed by a district, county, or city health department director stating that the child has been administered the department of community health preschool vision screening test, or signed by a licensed medical or osteopathic physician or a licensed optometrist stating that the child’s eyes have been examined during the preschool years after age 3 and before initial entrance. A vision test is not required if there is a statement signed by a parent or guardian to the effect that the child cannot be submitted to the test because of religious convictions.

Minimum immunization requirements for kindergarten are:l 4 Diphtheria-Tetanus-

Pertussis (DTP) with the last dose received on or after the fourth birthday.l 3 doses of Polio vaccine

with the last dose received on or after the fourth birthday.l 2 MMR – the first on or

after the first birthday and the second at least 30 days after the first AND after the age of 15 months.l 3 doses of Hepatitis “B”

vaccine given at appropriate intervals.

l 1 Varicella (or history of the disease-chicken pox).

New entrants to LPS in grades 1-12 need to show the following immunization data to be considered completely immunized: l at least 4 DTP if the student is under the age of 15 with the last dose received on or after the fourth birthday. l if 15 or older, must have had a Tetanus-Diphtheria (TD) booster (due 10 years after the last DTP dose). l 3 doses of Hepatitis “B” vaccine given at appropriate intervals. l 1 Varicella (or history of the disease-chicken pox).

Students attending preschool or day care will also be required to receive HIB (H. influenza – type b). Since January 1, 2007, children age two months to four years, who attend preschools or a licensed childcare program, must also have the PCV7, Prevnar® vaccination.

Parents are urged to review these requirements and set a schedule with their pediatrician or family doctor that ensures all students will be able to start school on time. n

If you would like to download a physical form for high school and/or middle school students, log on to www.livonia.k12.mi.us/parents.html and click on “forms”.

Physicians and clinics offering sports physicalsThe following physicians are offering sports physicals. Please have students bring the school physical form with them.

Livonia Family Physicians17800 Newburgh Rd. Livonia 48152 (734) 464-9540, fee $10 by appointment

Parviz Hedayat, M.D. Orangelawn Professional Building10531 Farmington Rd.Livonia 48150 (734) 261-9090, fee $40 by appointment

Providence HospitalPhysicians – Scott Eathorne, M.D., David Peck, M.D. & William Klein, M.D.47601 Grand River Ave, Suite A 101, Novi 48374 (248) 465-4782fee $35 by appointment

Georg Nicoloff, M.D. PrimeCare of Novifee $15 248-426-7200

Williams Family & Sports Medicine Center, 35125 Grand River AveFarmington 48335248-476-3333 WALK-IN ONLY. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. fee $20.

For St. Mary Mercy Hospital on-staff physicians providing sports physicals, please call Physician Refer-ral Services, Mon-Fri., from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 888-464-WELL. n

Parents/guardians should be aware that Livonia Public Schools does not insure stu-dents for accidental injuries during the school year. The per-sonal insurance of the parent/guardian is assumed to cover any and all medical treatments for such injuries. Unfortunately, some parents/guardians have limited or no medical coverage and health care is expensive.

The school district makes available through a third party insurer reasonably priced stu-dent accident insurance plans ranging from approximately $23 to $140 per year. Senior high tackle football accident insurance is available at costs ranging from $120 to $240 per year. Extended dental is also available with premiums rang-ing from $8 to $16 per year.

Application forms and brochures are available in the school offices or at the Board of Education office. Insurance application forms for senior high tackle football accident insurance are available from the athletic directors/coaches beginning in August.

Student insurance can be purchased at any time during the year; however, the insur-ance only becomes effective on the date the application and payment are received by the insurance company and will not cover injuries or illnesses prior to the purchase date.

Our objective is not to sell insurance, but to inform parents and guardians that there are alternatives for those who have no medical coverage. For more information call (734) 744-2542. n

Explanation for student health/ accident insurance

IMPORTANT State requirements mandate that all sixth graders must have documentation showing that they have had the following immunizations or they will be excluded on the first day of school:

2 doses of MMR

3 doses of Hepatitis B

Complete series of DTP 3 doses of polio

1 dose of Varicella (or history

of the disease-chicken pox)

2007-2008 Board of EducationLynda Scheel, PresidentCynthia Markarian, Vice PresidentRobert Freeman, SecretaryTom Bailey, TrusteeSteve King, TrusteeDaniel Lessard, TrusteeGregory Oke, Trustee Dr. Randy A. Liepa, Superintendent

ECRWSS Residential CustomerLivonia Public Schools

Nonprofit OrganizationUS Postage Paid

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICESAcademic Services .............................................................................................. 744-2614 Preschool/Child Care (located at Jackson)......................................... 744-2813 Shared Time (located at Dickinson) ....................................................... 744-2607

Administrative Services ................................................................................... 744-2520 Building Use.......................................................................................................... 744-2507 Enrichment Classes .......................................................................................... 744-2602

Attendance Boundaries, Immunizations,Building & Plant Operations ......................................................................... 744-2537Business Services ................................................................................................. 744-2584 Communications Office .................................................................................. 744-2522

Publications/Web site...................................................................................... 744-2529General Information ....................................................................................... 744-2500Human Resources Office ............................................................................... 744-2566 Adult ESL (located at Dickinson) ......................................................... 744-2604 Adult Education (located at McKinley).............................................. 744-2603

New Residency, Taxes ....................................................................................... 744-2541 Personnel.................................................................................... ......... 744-2510

Student Services ................................................................................................... 744-2524Superintendent of Schools............................................................................. 744-2510Transportation, Bus Routes........................................................................... 744-2517

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-4)Buchanan–Marjorie Moore............................................................................. 744-2690Cass–Marcia Kreger............................................................................................. 744-2695Cleveland–Michael Daraskavich ................................................................... 744-2700Coolidge–Ann Kalec........................................................................................... 744-2705Garfield–William Green................................................................................... 744-2715Grant–Marla Feldman........................................................................................ 744-2720Hayes– Dr. Ernest Terry..................................................................................... 744-2725Hoover–Andrea Oquist ................................................................................... 744-2730Kennedy–DeAnn Urso ..................................................................................... 744-2745Randolph–Danielle Daniels............................................................................. 744-2770Roosevelt–Kay DePerro................................................................................... 744-2775Rosedale–Tammy Spangler-Timm............................................................... 744-2800Webster–Shellie Moore ................................................................................... 744-2795 ACAT ................................................................................................................... 744-2795

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (5-6)Cooper ....................................................................................................................... 744-2710

Heidi Frazer-Cherry & Terry Taylor-Co-PrincipalsJohnson....................................................................................................................... 744-2740

Linda Minsterman & Richard Steele-Co-Principals Riley ............................................................................................................................. 744-2680 Colette Ivey & Cindy Scott-Co-Principals

MIDDLE SCHOOLSEmerson..................................................................................................................... 744-2665 Ann Owen, Principal, Laura Sarnovsky, Asst. PrincipalFrost .......................................................................................................................... 744-2670 Christina Berry, Principal, Debra Dykstra, Asst. Principal MACAT ............................................................................................................. 744-2670Holmes .................................................................................................................... 744-2675 Eric Stromberg, Principal, Laura Wallace, Asst. Principal

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSChurchill ................................................................................................................. 744-2650 R. Joseph Anderson, Principal Marsha Kowalski, Lyndon Lewis & Keith McDonald - Asst. Principals MSC ..................................................................................................................... 744-2650Franklin .................................................................................................................... 744-2655 Daniel Willenborg, Principal Dennis Gerathy, Gary Meldrum & Charles Steffes - Asst. PrincipalsStevenson ............................................................................................................... 744-2660 Steven Archibald, Principal Ani Akaraz, Louis Fox & James Gibbons- Asst. Principals

OTHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESLivonia Career/Technical Center ............................................................. 744-2816 Dr. Janet Haas, Principal, Phillip Francis, Asst. PrincipalWestern Wayne Skill Center ........................................................................ 744-2810 Al DiPaolo, PrincipalJackson Early Childhood Center .............................................................. 744-2813 Gayle Fedoronko, AdministratorPerrinville Early Childhood Center.......................................................... 744-2765 Kathy Donagrandi, Administrator

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2007-2008 Board of EducationLynda Scheel, PresidentCynthia Markarian, Vice PresidentRobert Freeman, SecretaryTom Bailey, TrusteeSteve King, TrusteeDaniel Lessard, TrusteeGregory Oke, Trustee Dr. Randy A. Liepa, Superintendent

ECRWSS Residential CustomerLivonia Public Schools

Nonprofit OrganizationUS Postage Paid

Westland MichiganPermit No. 316

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICESAcademic Services .............................................................................................. 744-2614 Preschool/Child Care (located at Jackson)......................................... 744-2813 Shared Time (located at Dickinson) ....................................................... 744-2607

Administrative Services ................................................................................... 744-2520 Building Use.......................................................................................................... 744-2507 Enrichment Classes .......................................................................................... 744-2602

Attendance Boundaries, Immunizations,Building & Plant Operations ......................................................................... 744-2537Business Services ................................................................................................. 744-2584 Communications Office .................................................................................. 744-2522

Publications/Web site...................................................................................... 744-2529General Information ....................................................................................... 744-2500Human Resources Office ............................................................................... 744-2566 Adult ESL (located at Dickinson) ......................................................... 744-2604 Adult Education (located at McKinley).............................................. 744-2603

New Residency, Taxes ....................................................................................... 744-2541 Personnel.................................................................................... ......... 744-2510

Student Services ................................................................................................... 744-2524Superintendent of Schools............................................................................. 744-2510Transportation, Bus Routes........................................................................... 744-2517

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-4)Buchanan–Marjorie Moore............................................................................. 744-2690Cass–Marcia Kreger............................................................................................. 744-2695Cleveland–Michael Daraskavich ................................................................... 744-2700Coolidge–Ann Kalec........................................................................................... 744-2705Garfield–William Green................................................................................... 744-2715Grant–Marla Feldman........................................................................................ 744-2720Hayes– Dr. Ernest Terry..................................................................................... 744-2725Hoover–Andrea Oquist ................................................................................... 744-2730Kennedy–DeAnn Urso ..................................................................................... 744-2745Randolph–Danielle Daniels............................................................................. 744-2770Roosevelt–Kay DePerro................................................................................... 744-2775Rosedale–Tammy Spangler-Timm............................................................... 744-2800Webster–Shellie Moore ................................................................................... 744-2795 ACAT ................................................................................................................... 744-2795

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (5-6)Cooper ....................................................................................................................... 744-2710

Heidi Frazer-Cherry & Terry Taylor-Co-PrincipalsJohnson....................................................................................................................... 744-2740

Linda Minsterman & Richard Steele-Co-Principals Riley ............................................................................................................................. 744-2680 Colette Ivey & Cindy Scott-Co-Principals

MIDDLE SCHOOLSEmerson..................................................................................................................... 744-2665 Ann Owen, Principal, Laura Sarnovsky, Asst. PrincipalFrost .......................................................................................................................... 744-2670 Christina Berry, Principal, Debra Dykstra, Asst. Principal MACAT ............................................................................................................. 744-2670Holmes .................................................................................................................... 744-2675 Eric Stromberg, Principal, Laura Wallace, Asst. Principal

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSChurchill ................................................................................................................. 744-2650 R. Joseph Anderson, Principal Marsha Kowalski, Lyndon Lewis & Keith McDonald - Asst. Principals MSC ..................................................................................................................... 744-2650Franklin .................................................................................................................... 744-2655 Daniel Willenborg, Principal Dennis Gerathy, Gary Meldrum & Charles Steffes - Asst. PrincipalsStevenson ............................................................................................................... 744-2660 Steven Archibald, Principal Ani Akaraz, Louis Fox & James Gibbons- Asst. Principals

OTHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESLivonia Career/Technical Center ............................................................. 744-2816 Dr. Janet Haas, Principal, Phillip Francis, Asst. PrincipalWestern Wayne Skill Center ........................................................................ 744-2810 Al DiPaolo, PrincipalJackson Early Childhood Center .............................................................. 744-2813 Gayle Fedoronko, AdministratorPerrinville Early Childhood Center.......................................................... 744-2765 Kathy Donagrandi, Administrator

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