Parker Unified School District

Parents: Phone lines are still down. The part that was ordered did not come in over the weekend. We will continue to update you as we get more information.

Parents: The contractors have identified the part for our phone system and it is ordered, but the phone lines will continue to be down calling into all schools in the district. We are hopeful that the part will get here over the weekend.

Parents: Our phone lines are currently down at all schools. we have contractors working on the issue and will let everyone know when service is restored.

This letter is to clarify Parker Unified School District’s stance on wearable technology, in this case AI-enabled eyewear or ‘smart” glasses on school campuses. To ensure all students have the right to a safe learning environment, the District is clarifying that “smart” glasses, such as those with built-in cameras or recording capabilities fall under Governing Board Policy IJNDB Use of Technology Resources in Instruction, specifically the regulation and Wireless Communication Device Guidelines. Some examples of “smart” glasses are Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta Vanguard, Oakley Meta HSTN, and Meta Ray-Ban Display.
Under the current regulation, all personal electronic devices must be powered off and stored out of sight during the normal school day unless specific permission has been granted. While the District acknowledges that some “smart” glasses can be fitted with prescription lenses, students are not permitted to wear these devices during normal school hours. Students who wear corrective lenses must use standard, non-electronic eyewear during the normal school day.
Our goal is to protect the privacy of our students while keeping our classrooms free of digital distractions. Treating AI glasses the same as wireless communication devices not only makes sense, but in the long run protects our students from undue privacy issues.
Respectfully,
Brad Sale
Superintendent

Parents: The summer food program will be taking place weekdays from June 2 through June 27 at the Wallace Dome. Breakfast is served from 7AM to 8AM and lunch is served from 11AM to 1PM. Students must be ages 0 to 18 and have to physically eat their meal in the dome.

Parents of Le Pera students: We have been informed that there is no power south of Poston. Due to the limited information we have, we will delay the start of school at Le Pera only for two hours. By that time, we should know how long the valley will be without power and determine whether or not Le Pera will have school today. Thank you for your patience.

On October 23, 2024 BIA Electric will be shutting down the power to the Parker Valley from 6:00AM until 4:00PM to perform maintenance on the main line. School will be in session that day with buses running at their normal time for all students. Le Pera Elementary School is the only school affected by the power outage. We have made arrangements for our students at Le Pera to participate in educational field trips that day. Le Pera bussing will be at its normal time for the AM routes. If you have a student who attends Le Pera, the following information is what will happen on the 23rd: Students in grades K-1 will be bussed into town. They will eat breakfast and lunch at Alumni Hall on the Parker High School campus. They will be visiting the fire station and the Preserve. Students will return to Alumni Hall for lunch at approximately 1:15PM. Students will be transported home right after lunch. Students in 6th-8th grades will be bussed into town. They will eat breakfast and lunch at Alumni Hall on the Parker High School campus. They will be visiting CRIT Museum and the airport. Students will return to Alumni Hall for lunch at approximately 1:15PM. Students will be transported home right after lunch. Students in 2nd through 5th grade will be traveling to the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield. They will eat breakfast at Le Pera and will board the buses at Le Pera to travel to the zoo. A sack lunch will be provided. These students will return to Le Pera at approximately 4:30PM. Students will be bussed home at that time. Please be aware that students from Le Pera will be bussed home earlier that day with the exception of those students attending the Wildlife World Zoo trip. Those students from the Wildlife World Zoo trip will be approximately an hour later than normal. Students who attend school in town will have a normal bus schedule.

July 2, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians: The Arizona Department of Education Health and Nutrition Services, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Security, has released the 2024 Sun Bucks Household Application, formerly the P-EBT card. If you were certified for free or reduced price meals for the National School Lunch Program during the school year of 23-24 and were enrolled in school for at least one day during the 23-24 school year, you are eligible for the Sun Bucks program. You can also be eligible if you received assistance from SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid, are in the Foster program, or in a Head Start program. To apply for the Sun Bucks Program: Visit the SUN Bucks for Parents and Families webpage (https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks) Open the “Applying for Sun Bucks” accordion. Select “apply for 2024 Sun Bucks” Complete and submit the webform by July 31, 2024. Respectfully, Brad Sale Superintendent

Dear Parents/Guardians: Parker Unified will hold summer food service on weekdays from June 3 through June 28, 2024. This free program is open for all children ages zero to 18. Summer foods will be held at the Wallace Dome, located on the Wallace campus. The following are the serving times for the Summer Foods program. Breakfast: 7:00 am to 8:00 am Lunch: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Children ages zero to 18 who want to take advantage of the free meals will have to physically go to the cafeteria to get their meals and eat them there.

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