The Ida B. Wells Community  Academy   

We Stand on these Assurances
   

semper novi quid ex Africa!
"Everything new always comes out of Africa!"  — Pliny


The Administration, Faculty and Staff of the Ida B. Wells Community Academy (hereinafter referred to as "the Academy") make and affirm the following.

  • The Academy assures that it will annually provide the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Ohio Department of Education such information as may be required to determine if the community school is making satisfactory progress toward achieving the funded activities. This assurance includes the Academy's participation in any federal or state-funded community school evaluations or studies.
  • The Academy assures that it will cooperate with the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Ohio Department of Education in evaluating the program being sponsored and/or assisted.
  • The Academy assures that it will subscribe to and maintain e-mail service to share and receive information with other community schools and the Ohio Department of Education.
  • The Academy assures that it is nonsectarian in its programs, admissions policies, and employment practices.
  • The Academy assures that it complies with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
  • The Academy assures that it complies with the same Federal and State audit requirements as do other public schools in the State.
  • The Academy assures that it meets all applicable Federal, State, and local health and safety requirements.
  • The Academy assures that it operates in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
  • The Academy assures that it's admission process will not discriminate against anyone regarding race, gender, national origin, color, disability, or age.
  • The Academy assures that it will admit students on the basis of a lottery, if more students apply than can be accommodated.
  • The Academy assures that it is in compliance with all required federal assurances and, if funded, will cooperate with the Department in the development and submission of certain reports to meet certain state and federal guidelines and requirements. The Academy will work with and provide requested data to the successful contractor(s) in the evaluation of Ohio community schools.
  • The Academy assures that it will maintain appropriate fiscal and program records. The Academy also assures that fiscal audits of funds will be conducted annually as a part of its regular audit and will assure that auditors are aware of the Federal audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act of 1984.
  • The Academy assures that all monies that may be awarded as a part of any grant, contract or extra-mural funding program will be spent or encumbered by the last day of the grant, contract or funding program. The Academy will also keep and maintain all equipment purchased with extra-mural funds in accordance with the requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations.
Signed by:

Edward W. Crosby
Chair, Board of Governors and Superintendent
January 10, 1999



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