ID BADGES REQUIRED

In an effort to increase the safety and security of our schools, we have implemented a new screening system this school year for visitors and volunteers, utilizing Raptor Technologies. All non-staff members wishing to access the school building will need to provide a state / government-issued ID at check in, starting August 9.

Visitors

Visitors typically do not work with students unsupervised and are not engaging with regular and ongoing volunteer activities. Utilizing a state or government issued ID, all visitors will be screened against the registered sex offender database.

Volunteers

Volunteers are involved on a more regular and ongoing basis and may be alone with students. All volunteers must complete an application and background check that includes a search of the national criminal database, sex offender list, and terrorist watchlist. Once an account has been created and the application has been approved, you will be able to login and review volunteer opportunities at your selected schools.Apply Now(English|Spanish)

All visitors and volunteers must sign in and out at the front office, and an approved badge will be provided for you to wear during your school visit.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as we implement this new system. For questions, please contact Mental Health & Safety CoordinatorAhmad Sedaghat.

As we shared before school let out, the special funding to support free school meals was not renewed, and school meal payments will resume next year.

Your children may qualify to receive free or reduced-price school meals if they:

• Receive SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF.
• Are a foster child under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or the court.
• Attend a Head Start program.
• Meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant.
• Have a qualifying income, for example, for the 2022-2023 school year, a family of four that earns less than $51,338 per year.

We encourage you toapply now for free or reduced-priced meals. Paper applications are available at all schools and the District Office (1020 Main Street, Windsor, CO).

You only need to fill out one application per household. Even if you filled out the application in previous years, you will need to complete the application every school year.

For more information or for questions, please contact Ali Papendick, Director of Nutrition Services, at 970-686-8018 orallissa.papendick@weldre4.org, or view these frequently asked questions.

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