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Notice of Nondiscrimination
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, and all professional organizations holding negotiated agreements or professional agreements with the school district are hereby notified that this district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, or ancestry in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Section 504
Section 504 is the part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that applies to persons with disabilities.  Section 504 is a civil rights act that protects the civil and constitutional rights of persons with disabilities.  It states that no person with a disability can be excluded from or denied benefits of any program receiving federal financial assistance.  Section 504 and special education are two separate services.

Notification of Asbestos in School Building(s)
In compliance with the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule, the Groton Area School District had its school buildings inspected on 03/26/10 by an asbestos inspector, accredited by the State of South Dakota.  During that inspection, areas of suspected asbestos (ACBM) were identified and inspected.  The Groton Area School District has an Asbestos Management Plan which provides information on the periodic monitoring of the condition of asbestos (ACBM) remaining in the school buildings.  Anyone that would like to see the Asbestos Management Plan can contact a building principal or superintendent.