Tracy Abbott



Dear Prairie Crossing Parents and Families,

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. I am beyond excited to be teaching your children during this important year. I have been busy planning an eventful year and making plans for a variety of learning environments. I want you to know that I am here for you and your child and I don't want you to feel like you are all alone. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know right away so we can work together to solve the problem.

As you probably know, I was new to Prairie Crossing during the 2017-2018 school year and you might be wondering about my experience and history. I moved to Colorado in the summer of 2016 and spent one year as a substitute teacher in Douglas County. Prior to moving, I lived and worked in Henderson, Nevada. I earned my B.A. in Elementary Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Grand Canyon University. I began my career as a fifth grade teacher and I am happy to be returning to that age group; however, I have taught all grades from 2nd-8th in a career that spans almost 30 years. I have a blended family of six children, three in college all over the United States, one who is a teacher and two who attend school in Douglas County. We enjoy camping and hiking together, and of course we stay busy with the comings and goings of teenagers!

Finally, I believe students grow and learn the most when teachers, students and parents work together, and this has never been more true than it is now. We can’t work cooperatively towards a solution, unless I know a problem exists. Often students share more of their feelings or concerns at home and knowing that information can only help me when working with your child. You can email me directly at [email protected] and I will get back to you as soon as possible. 

I look forward to an eventful school year and working with each and every one of you!

Sincerely,

Tracy Abbott (Gill)
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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 720-433-1083.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records by email to [email protected]