Notices and Disclosures

For questions related to the information on this page, please contact us at 1-866-968-7032. In addition to the information on this page, students and their legal guardians may be sent notice and disclosure information through our student information system and/or posted to the announcement section of this website. To search our site for additional information, please use the search box below:

Annual report

Each year Quaker Digital Academy provides families with statics about our schools and highlights from the previous school year. To see the latest report, please visit our publications section.

Anti-Harassment

Board Policies Reference: 5517

Compliance Officers

Dr. Richard Varrati, CEO

Mrs. Westbrook, School Counselor
 
400 Mill Ave. SE, Suite 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
 
1-866-968-7032

The Compliance Officers will be available during regular school/work hours to discuss concerns related to unlawful harassment, to assist students, other members of the District community, and third parties who seek support or advice when informing another individual about "unwelcome" conduct, or to intercede informally on behalf of the student, other member of the School District community or third party in those instances where concerns have not resulted in the filing of a formal complaint and where all parties are in agreement to participate in an informal process.

Board Policy

All board policies can be found on our BoardDocs website.

Bullying Policy & Reporting

Board Policies Reference: 5517.01

Summary of Incidents

Number verified acts of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, whether in the classroom, on school property, to and from school, or at school-sponsored events.
 

Number of Verified Bullying Incidents: 0 as of 7/15/2025.

Business Advisory Council

Access the Business Advisory Council's resource page here

Civil Rights

Compliance Officers

Dr. Richard Varrati

330-339-7169
400 Mill Ave. SE, Suite 901, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Deb Kennedy
1-866-968-7032
400 Mill Ave. SE, Suite 901, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Continuity Plan

Governing Authority

homeless children/youth

Homeless Children/Youth The District has resources to help families and students who find themselves in a situation where they may be homeless. Please contact Megan Brannon, School Improvement Coordinator and Homeless Liaison at 1-866-968-7032. 

 
Definition of Homeless Children and Youth The term 'homeless children and youth' means school-aged individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence due to economic hardship. Any person suspecting a child is homeless should notify Dr. Brannon to ensure that homeless children enroll in school and have the opportunity to succeed academically. 
 
Quaker Digital Academy is in compliance with the H.R.1, “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” which was enacted in January of 2002.

Learning Recovery and Extended Learning Plan

Mission statement

Our mission is to enhance and facilitate student learning by combining state-of-the-art digital curriculum and instruction with access to local school resources that complement that instruction and prepare students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

PBIS

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTS AND LIMITED USE OF RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

The Board of Education is committed to implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) framework on a District-wide basis and the establishment of a school environment focused on the care, safety, and welfare of all students and staff members. Staff are directed to work to prevent the use of physical restraint and/or seclusion. The PBIS framework shall serve as the foundation for the creation of a learning environment that promotes the use of evidence-based academic and behavioral practices aimed at enhancing academic, social and behavioral outcomes for all students. An emphasis shall be placed on promoting positive interventions and solutions to potential crises. If a student's behavior, however, presents a threat of immediate physical harm to the student or others, staff may, as a last resort (i.e., there is no other safe and effective intervention available) and in accordance with the terms of this policy, use approved physical restraint or seclusion to maintain a safe environment.

All physical restraint and seclusion shall only be done in accordance with this policy, which is based on the standards adopted by the State Board of Education regarding the use of student restraint and seclusion.

Training in methods of PBIS and the use of physical restraint and seclusion will be provided to all professional staff and support staff determined appropriate by the Superintendent. Training will be in accordance with the State's Standards. Absent an emergency, only school staff who are trained in permissible seclusion and physical restraint measures shall use such techniques.

Every use of restraint and seclusion shall be documented and reported in accordance with this policy.

Number of restraints and seclusions per office:

  • New Philadelphia - 0
  • East Liverpool - 0
  • Steubenville - 0

Sponsorship information

Quaker Digital Academy is sponsored by New Philadelphia City Schools.

State report card

Report cards are released annually by the Ohio Department of Education. To view the current report, please select a school below: 

website information

Terms of Use

Changes to the Quaker Digital Academy Board Policies, the Ohio Revised Code, or Federal Law may cause the information on this site to no longer be accurate. End-users agree to hold Quaker Digital Academy harmless of any damages that may occur by using this site.

Contacting Website Administration

All questions related to website accessibility, reporting copyright infringement, or other technical questions pertaining to this site should be directed to the Technology Department.

Student Privacy

Our school implemented a system to monitor and track students' use of school-provided computers and devices.

This measure is being taken to:
1. Ensure the safety and security of our students online
2. Promote responsible digital citizenship
3. Protect our technology resources from misuse
4. Comply with federal and state regulations regarding student internet use

The tracking system will log websites visited, applications used, and time spent on devices. This information will be used solely for educational and administrative purposes. Rest assured that student privacy remains a top priority, and all data will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We encourage you to discuss responsible technology use with your child. If you have any questions or concerns about this new policy (Ohio S.B. 29), please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Data Privacy Agreements

A list of data privacy agreements can be found through the link below.

Please contact the technology department for questions regarding student privacy.

Federal Programs

Quaker Digital Academy federal programs are managed by Debra J. Kennedy. For questions regarding federal programs, please contact Mrs. Kennedy.