About Tri-County Area School District

Annual Notice Regarding Homeless Children
Homeless children and youth are defined as: Children and youth who lack a fixed, and adequate nighttime residence, and includes children and youth who:
* Have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
* Are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.
* Are migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.
If you are personally aware of or are acquainted with any children who may qualify according to the above criteria, the Tri-County Schools provides the following assurance to parents of homeless children:
* There shall be immediate enrollment and school participation, even if educational and medical records and proof of residency are not available.
* All educational opportunities and related opportunities for homeless students (preschool to age 21), including unaccompanied youth, shall be the same as for the general student population.
* Enrollment and transportation rights, including transportation to the school of origin shall be possible. “School of origin” is defined as the school the child attended when permanently housed or when last enrolled.
* Written explanation of why a homeless child is placed other than in a school of origin or school requested by the parent, with the right to appeal within the local dispute resolution process.
* Meaningful opportunities for parents to participate in the education of their children. These shall include: special notices of events, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and access to student records.
Please contact Jamie Delikowski, homeless liaison for the Tri-County Area School District at (715) 335-6366 Ext: 301 or jamiedelikowski@tcpenguin.net for additional information about the rights and services described above.
