SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPENCER - recordgleaner_20240821_trg-2024-08-21-a-017_art_1.xml
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPENCER ANNUAL NOTICES in accordance with established procedures. For additional information, refer to policy 411 on the district website of www.spencer.k12.wi.us. Statement of Nondiscrimination WNAXLP Notice of Special Education Referral and Evaluation Procedures Upon request, the School District of Spencer is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district. A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency, who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the childs parent that the referral will be made. Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting Brittany Eilers, school psychologist, Spencer School District, at 715-659-4642, or by writing Brittany Eilers, school psychologist, Spencer Public Schools, 300 School St., Spencer, WI 54479. 157092 The board of the Spencer School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), or both. The district’s Title IX coordinators are • Eddie Ikert, Elementary Principal School District of Spencer 300 N. School St. Spencer, WI 54479 eikert@spencer.k12.wi.us 715-659-5347 ext. 1221 • Molly Attoe, Middle School Counselor School District of Spencer 300 N. School St. Spencer, WI 54479 mattoe@spencer.k12.wi.us 715-659-5347 ext. 2260 The board designates Eddie Ikert as the coordinator who is ultimately responsible for oversight over the board’s compliance with its responsibilities under Title IX. The board’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at www.spencer.k12.wi.us (click on District Info and then Notices). To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to policy 180a on our school’s website listed above. OCR’s regional office in Cleveland can be reached at: Chicago Office Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312-730-1560 FAX: 312-730-1576; TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov Special Needs Scholarship Program This notice from the School District of Spencer serves to inform parents and guardians of students with disabilities that the State of Wisconsin has established the “Special Needs Scholarship Program.” Under this scholarship program, a child with a disability may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that allows the child to attend a private school that is participating in the scholarship program. A parent or guardian who is interested in the Special Needs Scholarship Program should independently verify the participating private schools and the specific terms, eligibility criteria and application procedures of the scholarship program with the DPI. Additional information about the Special Needs Scholarship Program should be available on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: https://dpi.wi.gov/parental-education- options/special-needs-scholarship. (Wis Stats. §115.7915(5). Printing Names Equal Educational Opportunities The School District of Spencer Board of Education has designated the following student record information as directory data: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and name of school most recently previously attended by the student. This information may be disclosed to any person UNLESS the adult student, or parent, legal guardian or guardian ad litem of a minor student informs the school that all or any part of the directory data may not be released without the prior consent of the adult student, parent, legal guardian or guardian ad litem. The District will not release directory data earlier than two weeks (14 days) after receipt of this notice or the opening of school. The School District of Spencer is committed and dedicated to the task of providing the best education possible for every child in the district for as long as the student can benefit from attendance and the students conduct is compatible with the welfare of the entire student body. The right of a student to be admitted to school and to participate in curricular, extracurricular, student services, recreational or other programs or activities shall not be abridged or impaired because of a students sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. In keeping with the requirements of state law, the school district shall strive to remove any vestige of discrimination in admission to any school, class, program or activity; standards and rules of behavior, including student harassment; disciplinary actions, including suspension and expulsions; acceptance and administration of gifts, bequests, scholarships and other aids, benefits or services to students from private agencies, organizations or persons; instructional and library materials used in the district; methods, practices and materials used for testing, evaluating and counseling students; location and use of facilities; opportunity for participation in athletic programs or other extracurricular activities; and in school-sponsored food service programs. Complaints regarding the interpretation or application of this policy shall be referred to the district administrator and processed Asbestos Notification In compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is notice that the Spencer School District has an Asbestos Management Plan at the school district office. The plan is available for inspection by the public, parents, and district employees. The district performs six-month periodic surveillance of asbestos and full re-inspections every three years. For more information, please contact the district office. Additional notices can be found on our website at https:// www.spencer.k12.wi.us/district-info/notices. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPENCER ANNUAL NOTICES in accordance with established procedures. For additional information, refer to policy 411 on the district website of www.spencer.k12.wi.us. Statement of Nondiscrimination WNAXLP Notice of Special Education Referral and Evaluation Procedures Upon request, the School District of Spencer is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district. A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency, who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the childs parent that the referral will be made. Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting Brittany Eilers, school psychologist, Spencer School District, at 715-659-4642, or by writing Brittany Eilers, school psychologist, Spencer Public Schools, 300 School St., Spencer, WI 54479. 157092 The board of the Spencer School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), or both. The district’s Title IX coordinators are • Eddie Ikert, Elementary Principal School District of Spencer 300 N. School St. Spencer, WI 54479 eikert@spencer.k12.wi.us 715-659-5347 ext. 1221 • Molly Attoe, Middle School Counselor School District of Spencer 300 N. School St. Spencer, WI 54479 mattoe@spencer.k12.wi.us 715-659-5347 ext. 2260 The board designates Eddie Ikert as the coordinator who is ultimately responsible for oversight over the board’s compliance with its responsibilities under Title IX. The board’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at www.spencer.k12.wi.us (click on District Info and then Notices). To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to policy 180a on our school’s website listed above. OCR’s regional office in Cleveland can be reached at: Chicago Office Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312-730-1560 FAX: 312-730-1576; TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov Special Needs Scholarship Program This notice from the School District of Spencer serves to inform parents and guardians of students with disabilities that the State of Wisconsin has established the “Special Needs Scholarship Program.” Under this scholarship program, a child with a disability may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that allows the child to attend a private school that is participating in the scholarship program. A parent or guardian who is interested in the Special Needs Scholarship Program should independently verify the participating private schools and the specific terms, eligibility criteria and application procedures of the scholarship program with the DPI. Additional information about the Special Needs Scholarship Program should be available on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: https://dpi.wi.gov/parental-education- options/special-needs-scholarship. (Wis Stats. §115.7915(5). Printing Names Equal Educational Opportunities The School District of Spencer Board of Education has designated the following student record information as directory data: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and name of school most recently previously attended by the student. This information may be disclosed to any person UNLESS the adult student, or parent, legal guardian or guardian ad litem of a minor student informs the school that all or any part of the directory data may not be released without the prior consent of the adult student, parent, legal guardian or guardian ad litem. The District will not release directory data earlier than two weeks (14 days) after receipt of this notice or the opening of school. The School District of Spencer is committed and dedicated to the task of providing the best education possible for every child in the district for as long as the student can benefit from attendance and the students conduct is compatible with the welfare of the entire student body. The right of a student to be admitted to school and to participate in curricular, extracurricular, student services, recreational or other programs or activities shall not be abridged or impaired because of a students sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. In keeping with the requirements of state law, the school district shall strive to remove any vestige of discrimination in admission to any school, class, program or activity; standards and rules of behavior, including student harassment; disciplinary actions, including suspension and expulsions; acceptance and administration of gifts, bequests, scholarships and other aids, benefits or services to students from private agencies, organizations or persons; instructional and library materials used in the district; methods, practices and materials used for testing, evaluating and counseling students; location and use of facilities; opportunity for participation in athletic programs or other extracurricular activities; and in school-sponsored food service programs. Complaints regarding the interpretation or application of this policy shall be referred to the district administrator and processed Asbestos Notification In compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is notice that the Spencer School District has an Asbestos Management Plan at the school district office. The plan is available for inspection by the public, parents, and district employees. The district performs six-month periodic surveillance of asbestos and full re-inspections every three years. For more information, please contact the district office. Additional notices can be found on our website at https:// www.spencer.k12.wi.us/district-info/notices.
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