Grant Parish School Board is committed to the safety, well-being, and dignity of every student. This page provides information about bullying reporting, seclusion and restraint guidelines, Child Find referrals, homeless education support, crisis resources, internet safety, and annual asbestos notification.
Crisis Support & Student Safety Resources
Required by La. R.S. 17:282.4. Secondary schools must post suicide prevention resources, including national and local crisis hotlines.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24 hours a day. You are not alone.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Call or Text 988Central Louisiana Human Services District
Call 1-800-654-1373 for mental health and behavioral health crisis support in Grant Parish.
Call 1-800-654-1373Text-Based Crisis Support
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Text HOME to 741741Additional Louisiana crisis information is available at Louisiana988.org.
Anti-Bullying & Harassment
Required by La. R.S. 17:416.13 and LDOE Bulletin 741. The district must maintain and publish an anti-bullying and harassment policy that includes reporting and investigation procedures.
Grant Parish School Board prohibits bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment of any student. Every student has the right to a safe, respectful learning environment. Retaliation against anyone who reports bullying in good faith is strictly prohibited.
Report Bullying
Bullying may be reported to any school principal, teacher, or counselor. Reports may be made in person, by phone, in writing, or through the online bullying report form.
Anonymous reports are accepted. All reports are reviewed promptly and handled as confidentially as allowed by law and policy.
Report BullyingBullying and Hazing Policy
The district’s Bullying and Hazing Policy explains prohibited conduct, reporting procedures, investigation expectations, and related protections.
View PolicySeclusion & Physical Restraint
Required by La. R.S. 17:416.21(M)(2)(b). The district must post guidelines governing the use of seclusion and physical restraint for district schools and staff at the beginning of each school year.
Grant Parish School Board’s guidelines governing the use of seclusion and physical restraint are available for public review. These guidelines apply to all district schools and staff and are updated annually.
To view the Grant Parish School Board Seclusion and Physical Restraint Guidelines in web-accessible format, use the link below.
Child Find — Special Education Referrals
Required by 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(3) and 34 C.F.R. §§ 300.111, 300.504. The district must identify, locate, and evaluate children with disabilities who may need special education and related services.
If you suspect your child may have a disability that is affecting their education, you have the right to request a free evaluation. The Special Education & Section 504 page provides additional information about referrals, procedural safeguards, and contacts.
Peggy Brunson
Pupil Appraisal Secretary
Grant Parish School System
PO Box 208 / 512 Main Street
Colfax, Louisiana 71417
(318) 627-3274, Ext. 1120
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
McKinney-Vento — Homeless Education
Required by 42 U.S.C. § 11432(e)(6)(A). The district must ensure immediate school enrollment and educational stability for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of Pre-K–12 children and youth experiencing homelessness. Students experiencing homelessness have the right to immediate enrollment and full participation in school, even without proof of residency, school records, immunization records, or other required documentation.
Grant Parish School Board works to ensure that students experiencing homelessness receive the same educational opportunities as all other students, including support with school stability, transportation, and access to school services.
For assistance, contact the district’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison or call Grant Parish School Board. Additional information about McKinney-Vento rights and protections is available from the National Center for Homeless Education.
Eda Walker
Homeless Education Liaison
Grant Parish School System
PO Box 208 / 512 Main Street
Colfax, Louisiana 71417
318-899-3371
ewalker@gpsb.org
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Internet Safety
The district maintains public-facing internet safety information and related procedures for student use of technology and online resources.
Grant Parish School Board provides internet safety guidance for students, families, and staff. The public Internet Safety Policy page includes information about acceptable use, content filtering, online safety, and responsible technology use.
Internet Safety Policy
Review the district’s public-facing Internet Safety Policy and related student technology information.
View Internet Safety PolicyStudent Technology Support
For questions about student accounts, parent portal access, or district technology tools, contact your child’s school or the Technology Department through the district office.
Annual Asbestos Notification
Required under the EPA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule and AHERA requirements. Schools must provide annual notice regarding asbestos management plan availability and asbestos-related activities.
In compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule of October 30, 1987, Grant Parish Schools provides this notification regarding asbestos-containing materials.
Asbestos is a building material that has been used in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, insulation, and several other materials for many years. Asbestos fibers can cause serious health effects if they are not sealed into a material.
Air Environmental Services, Inc. has conducted an inspection of district buildings for asbestos-containing building materials. You may view a copy of the asbestos inspection report and action plan by contacting Jim Winegeart, Maintenance Supervisor.
The action plan, also known as an Asbestos Management Plan, includes a description of asbestos-containing materials in the building and procedures for re-inspecting the building every six months.
Grant Parish Schools has instituted procedures to ensure asbestos remaining in district buildings will be maintained in a safe condition until it is removed. The district will continue to keep the public informed of new actions regarding asbestos.
If you have questions about this program, contact Jim Winegeart, Maintenance Supervisor, at the Grant Parish School Board at (318) 627-3274.