Parent Section

Harbor Lights is excited to partner with families to support the education of our Tigers.  While some involvement opportunities have been limited in previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited about bringing parents back to the heart of what we are doing at HLMS.  Parent involvement opportunities include, but are not limited to, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), classroom volunteers, HLMS Site Council, fundraising, field trip chaperones, activity chaperones, etc.  All volunteers are expected to comply with building protocols, teacher requests, and maintain confidentiality of our students and staff.  Parents/adults volunteering at HLMS are required to complete and pay for a background check ($5).  This can be done through the HLMS office.

If a problem arises concerning a student or teacher, parents should first contact the teacher directly in an attempt to resolve the issue.  Most problems will be resolved by checking with the source first.  If the parent does not find satisfaction at this level, he or she must follow the appeal process to resolve the problem.  The process includes the following:

1. LEVEL 1:  Meeting with the staff member.  If not resolved, move to Level 2.

2. LEVEL 2: Call/meet with the building administrator.  If not resolved, move to Level 3, including completion of formal complaint form (available at www.bandon.k12.or.us). 

3. LEVEL 3: Meet with the Superintendent.  If not resolved, move to Level 4.

4. LEVEL 4: Submit to BSD#54 School Board for review.

The complaint form (required at Level 2) is available in the HLMS office or on the district web page (www.bandon.k12.or.us).

Bandon School District seeks to make every effort to accommodate our students and meet their educational needs.  In the case that a student is departing from our district, parents need to inform the school office prior to departure.  Library books, textbooks, technology, and other materials must be returned on or before the transfer date.  Meal charges and all other bills must be paid in full.  Transfer forms will be given to parents for the child’s next school.  Transfer forms and copies of immunization records may be obtained from the school office prior to departure to support the transition to the new school.  Official records will be forwarded to the new school upon receipt of a “records request” when the child is officially enrolled in the new school.