GENESIS PORTAL SUMMER MODE
The Parent and Student Portal is now open in summer mode. Please read the following important information and dates from the LPS Technology Department:
CURRENT STUDENTS
- Parents currently have the ability to see school and grade level, contact information, report cards, assessments, forms, and documents.
- Parents in grades PK - 5 will be able to see your Child's Google login and password on the front summary screen.
- Parents in grades 6 - 12 will be able to see your child's' email address/Google login on the front summary screen.
- Students in grades 6 - 12 will be able to see your email address/Google login on the front summary screen.
NEW STUDENTS
- Parents of students who are new to the district (Grades 6 - 12) will receive information on how their child can access their email and Genesis Student Portal before the end of July.
WHEN WILL INFO FOR SEPTEMBER BE POSTED?
- Forms and Documents for the new year will open up July 26,2023. The forms must be filled out in order to see teacher and schedule information in August.
- Teacher assignments, student schedules, and bus stop information will be posted August 28,2023.
- Parents will receive an email when forms and schedules are posted.
- Please be sure you keep parent email addresses up to date in Genesis to receive district emails.
CONTACT INFO FOR EQUITY AUDITORS
LPS has hired an experienced, independent, third-party consulting firm that specializes in equity work, to conduct a full equity audit of the district. The audit began on May 16, 2023 and will run four to six months. The auditors have engaged in focus group discussions with members of the LPS community including staff, students, and parents.
MOVING FORWARD:
The Equity Auditors will be opening up opportunities for affinity and/or identity based community groups to gather and speak with them. Detailed information will be advertised in the coming weeks.
If an individual would like to request an interview with the auditors, they can be reached via email at soswald@a2zequitycoaching.com. The Equity Auditors will do their best to ensure all voices are heard.
Thank you in advance for participating in this process and helping our district to continue to ensure that schools are places where equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-bias are priorities. Additional information regarding our Equity Audit can be found on the LPS Equity Initiative webpage.
NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL
STUDENT WORKING PAPERS UPDATE
The way teens obtain working papers in New Jersey has changed!
As of June 1, 2023, Working Papers for minors have gone digital. Minor workers, their caregivers, and employers all fill out their respective parts of our streamlined online application instead of using the old paper form. Visit my.workingpapers.nj.gov.
CARE SOLACE
OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT
Livingston Public Schools believes that your mental health and well-being is a vital part to your success at our school. With this in mind, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an extra layer of support to our entire community.
Livingston Public Schools students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365)
- Visit www.caresolace.com/livingston and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
STAY CONNECTED WITH LPS!
LPS is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community, and as such, we strive to provide accurate and timely information to our stakeholders.
Communication tools for parents include the Blackboard Mass Notification System, the LPS website (www.livingston.org), LPS Spotlight (our district newsletter), Facebook & Twitter (@LivSchools), Around the Block (the Superintendent's TV program), and various promotional videos that highlight our students and staff. Explore our communications tools here!
EMPLOYMENT
TOWNSHIP SURVEY
The Township of Livingston has launched a new initiative called “Livingston for All” to promote inclusive practices that support the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities in the Livingston community. Livingston for All was formed to lead an initiative to promote local-level community change through policy, systems, and environmental changes.
Jennifer Walker, Director of Livingston's Senior, Youth & Leisure services, explained, "This survey is being conducted to assess community policy, systems, and environmental changes needed to make the Township of Livingston more inclusive of people with disabilities. There will be follow-up conversations with individuals after the survey is over to get more detailed information about some of the responses and have deeper conversations. If you’re someone who has a disability, or the guardian of someone with a disability, and are interested in participating in those conversations, there’s a place on the survey to indicate that.
"Your input is crucial in our efforts to make the policies and environments in the community more inclusive of people of all abilities and we thank you for your willingness to take this short survey."
LACD POOL PARTY
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will sponsor its second annual pool party for Livingston residents with special needs and their families on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The party will be held at Haines Pool, 10 Wahler Rd., Livingston, NJ and will run from 4:00 pm to 7pm. In the event of rain, the party will be held on Friday, August 11, at the same time and place. Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen to this free party. Pizza and snacks will be available for guests. Please RSVP by August 1 by calling 973-535-7961, ext. 231, or e-mailing lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com. To find out if this event has been cancelled due to inclement weather, e-mail lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com or call 973-535-7961, ext. 231. You can visit us online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.
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