IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS GUIDED BY THE DESIRE TO USE THE RESOURCES OF ITS COMMUNITY, ITS STAFF AND ITS STUDENTS TO PROVIDE THE HIHGEST QUALITY EDUCATION PERMITTED BY ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN REACHING DECISIONS, THE BOARD WILL ATTEMPT IN EVERY CASE TO ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ITS STUDENTS.
THE MISSION OF THE LEOPOOLD R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION.
The Board of Education reaffirms its belief that every student regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, or cultural or socio-economic status be given equal opportunity for educational development.
The Board recognizes the importance of providing each student with a school environment conducive to intellectual, emotional and social growth through participation in in a full range of educationial programs and activities. Board and staff commitment insure equal educational opportunities in course offerings, guidance and counseling, text procedures, extra-curricular activities, discipline procedures and support services.
It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex. The School District does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs, activities, and vocational opportunities offered by the District. The provisions of Title IX extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities and freedom from harassment, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities and freedom from harassment, and to individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person having inquires concerning Leopold R-III School District's compliance with Title IX should contact Matt Britt, Title IX Coordinator at 16797 Main Street, 573-238-2211.
The homeless student liaison for the Leopold R-III school district is Matt Britt. He has undergone all trainings required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identifvy and provide assistance to homeless students. If any patron has a concern about a student being homeless, or if you find yourself in a situation where you become homeless please contact Mr. Britt for available resources.
The foster care student liaison for the Leopold R-III school district is Matt Britt. Any student who is in a foster care situation and needs assistance needs to contact Mr. Britt. Mr. Britt can be contacted via email (mbritt@leopold.k12.mo.us) or phone (573)238-2211). Additionally, anyone in need of assistance can come by the school (16797 Main Street, Leopold, MO 63760) during normal school hours and talk to Mr. Britt in the superintendent's office.