The department of Student and Community Services plays a vital role in ensuring the needs of all students are met and that the district remains in compliance with the many county, state, and federal guidelines and laws that govern public schools.

Areas of Responsibility and Supervision:

• Special Education/Liaison to Special School District
• Character Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• English as a Second Language
• Safety & Security
• Enrollment
• Federal Programs – Title IX
• Homeless Support
• MAP Assessments
• Residency
• Health Services Wellness/Nurses
• Counselors/Social Workers
• Discipline/Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Student Records
• Section 504 Compliance
• Restorative Practices

In addition, the head of the department, Dr. Derrick Wallace, also serves as the district’s federal compliance officer for Section 504, FERPA, Title IX, ADA, and the McKinney Vento Act.