School District of Jefferson

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Board of the School District of Jefferson does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment.

Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities.

The Board’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/jps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CRBLL550CC72

The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.

The District’s Title IX Coordinators, Ryan Bandt and Jennifer Niesen, can be reached at tixcoordinator@sdoj.org or 920-675-1030. Individual contact information is below.

206 South Taft Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549

Title IX Coordinators

- Jennifer Niesen
- Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
- 920-675-1062
- niesenj@sdoj.org
- Ryan Bandt
- Director of Business Services
- (920) 675-1044
- bandtr@sdoj.org

Annual Notices:

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES AND STANDARDS

Mission/Vision/Beliefs and Commitments -

Our Mission - Empowering futures together

Our Vision - All students positively impact society

Our Beliefs and Commitments -

All students have the right to a relevant, challenging, and innovative education that expands opportunities.
All people have the right to be treated with respect and dignity in a safe environment.
Our learning community needs to provide the tools for all students to be successful.
Our impact as a school district is enhanced by family engagement and community partnerships.
Active community involvement builds positive relationships, trust, and commitment.
All members of the learning community have the responsibility for developing academically, socially, and behaviorally responsible citizens.
Meeting and engaging the diverse needs of students today empowers them to find their passion and potential.

Notice of Student Academic Standards -

School District of Jefferson Academic Standards for 2024-2025
This notice is issued pursuant to section 120.12(13) of the state statutes.

The District’s academic standards identify what students should know and be able to do within a given content area or subject. Standards serve as goals and guideposts for both classroom instruction and student learning. The standards also help parents and students gain a better understanding of the District’s expectations for student learning. The District’s academic standards do not mandate the use of any specific standardized test or assessment.

State law requires the District to provide the parents and guardians of all enrolled students with notice of the academic standards in mathematics, science, reading, and writing, geography, and history that have been adopted by the School Board and that will be in effect during each school year. Accordingly, the District academic standards that will be in effect in these specific content areas for this school year can be accessed on the School District’s website at https://www.sdoj.org/departments/curriculum.cfm.

All subject areas have academic standards that guide their curriculum and lesson development. The full list of Wisconsin Academic Standards can be viewed at http://dpi.wi.gov/standards.