ISD 625-Saint Paul Public Schools

COURSE REGISTRATION POLICIES

Cancellations

• Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment or emergencies.
• Make-up lessons or refunds are only available for classes postponed by the program. There are no refunds or make-ups for student absences.

Refunds

• To be issued a refund, you must cancel your registration a minimum of three business days prior to the class start date (fifteen business days for day tours). You will receive a refund, minus a $10 service charge.
• For classes and tours that have a published cancellation deadline, no refunds or credits will be issued after the specified dates.
• Full refunds or credits are issued if Community Education cancels a class or tour, or the class or tour is already filled.

Closings Due to Weather

In case of bad weather, tune in to local media – broadcast, print, and online for information on school closures, or check the district’s website at www.spps.org for the most current updates. Classes are not held when schools are closed due to the weather.

Assumption of Risk, Safety, and Responsibility for Class Content 

There is an inherent risk of accident, harm, and injury in any class, program, trip, outing, or activity (“Activity”). It is the responsibility of the participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in participation in any Activity. Independent School District No. 625, Saint Paul Public Schools (the “District”) assumes no responsibility for any harm, injury, or damages incurred during activities. Any changes in participants’ current physical activity level should be done under the approval and direction of their physician and/or health care provider(s). By participating in any District Activity, the District may rely on the representation and warranty of the participant that the participant is sufficiently physically fit to participate and does not have any medical condition(s) that would prevent the participant’s safe participation. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in an Activity, please refer to the Special Services section. Additionally, the opinions, presentations, and lectures of the instructor of a class are the instructor’s own and do not represent the opinions or positions of the District. If you believe an instructor has violated District policy, then such violations must be reported as required by the applicable District policy.

Special Services

• If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in a class or are planning to bring an aide, contact the Community Education Office at 651-767-8179, or commed@spps.org, at least 3 business days before the class start date. 
• Service animals that fit the definition of Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome. Leave other animals at home.
• Interpreters may be available upon request. Requests for interpreters must be made at least 3 business days prior to a class start date and are subject to availability. To request an interpreter please contact the Community Education Office at 651-767-8179 or commed@spps.org.

Photos and Video

Enrollment in classes or activities constitutes permission for Saint Paul Public Schools ISD625 Community Education Department to take and use photographs, video and other likenesses of you and your enrolled minor child for use in Community Education promotional materials and publications. If you do not wish for the image and likeness of you or your minor child to be used in this manner, contact our department at commed@spps.org or call 651-744-3073.

UCare Discount

If using your UCare enrollment to receive a discount on the cost of a Community Education enrichment course, you authorize the District to disclose your private data or other PHI to UCare and for UCare to disclose your PHI or other private data to the District.