Annual Notices

Our Mission - Empowering futures together

Our Vision - All students positively impact society

Our Commitments -
We Commit to:

• SAFETY & BELONGING: Creating and maintaining a safe, productive environment where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
• ENGAGEMENT: Providing all students with relevant, high-quality core instruction, empowering them to discover their passion and reach their full potential.
• GROWTH & ACCOUNTABILITY: Developing successful outcomes for every student by eliminating inequities through self-reflection, growth, and action.
• COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH: Actively fostering family engagement and community involvement to build positive relationships, trust, and commitment.
• DEVELOPMENT: Taking responsibility for developing academically, socially, and behaviorally responsible citizens across our entire learning community.

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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 sdoj.org/departments/teaching-learning/academic-standards-curriculum

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. 

Reference:

Board Policy 0151.2, Statute 120.12(13)

The state of Wisconsin statute section 118.57 requires that all school districts annually publish the educational options available for all children who reside within the district. The School District of Jefferson offers a variety of educational options.  The District's primary pathway and instructional programs for students is a progression from 4-year old kindergarten through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma.

Notice of Educational Options for Children Who Reside in the School District

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ( Policy 2260)

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (Protected Classes) in any of its student program and activities (as defined in Wis. Stat. § 118.13). 

Form 2260- Discrimination Complaint Form

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Policies 1422, 3122, 4122)

The Board does not discriminate in the employment of administrative/professional/support staff on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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 on within Board Policies on BoardDocs: www.boarddocs.com/wi/jps/Board.nsf/Public

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

Policy References:

Employment:
po1422 (Admin), 3122 (Professional), 4122 (Support)- NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
po1422.02 (Admin), 3122.02 (Professional), 4122.02 (Support)-   NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENETIC INFORMATION OF THE EMPLOYEE
po1662 (Admin), 3362 (Professional), 4362 (Support)- - EMPLOYEE ANTI-HARASSMENT
po8913- SECTION 504/ADA PROHIBITION AGAINST DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

Education:
po2260- NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
po2260.01- SECTION 504/ADA PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY
po2266- NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES 
po2421- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
po5517- STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT

Legal Citations:

• Title IX
• Section 504
• 34 C.F.R. Part 100
• 34 C.F.R. Part 104.8
• 34 C.F.R. Part 106
• 34 C.F.R. Part 106.9
• Title II
• 28 C.F.R. 35.106
• PI 9.05
• 42 U.S.C. 2000ff
• 29 C.F.R. Part 1635
   

Attendance Policies

Good student attendance and punctuality is an expectation and reflects a high degree of self-discipline and responsibility. Cooperation is encouraged on the part of the students and their parents. Attendance is one of the key factors in maintaining and improving achievement levels in all subjects and maintaining quality student/teacher contact. Every absence tends to decrease the efficiency of this total school process. The State of Wisconsin Compulsory School
Attendance Law requires students to be in attendance until age 18 unless they have graduated.
The School District of Jefferson encourages all concerned groups in the district to share the responsibility of promoting good attendance. Each student and his/her parent/guardian and school personnel share the responsibility for student attendance to:

• Ensure that an effective educational program can be carried out.
• Encourage good attendance.
• Keep the lines of communication between parents and school open.
• Involve all of those who have responsibility for student attendance – students, parents, and staff.
• Inform students and parents that classroom activities cannot be duplicated and students may not receive/ cannot expect equal instruction for make-up work.

Reference:

Board Policy 5200 AttendancE
Also see Guideline 5200- Attendance

Board Policy 5500- STUDENT CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT

Provide information about possession and use of alcohol/drugs and disciplinary consequences.(see Form 5530 F2)

Wis. Stat. 118.24(2)(f)
DFSCA of 1989

Student Drug Prevention
po5500
po5530
ag5530

Board Policy JFCG – Possession or Use of Tobacco Products by Students 9
Board Policy JFCH-R(2) – Student Violation of Use/Possession/Distribution of
Drugs/Alcohol 9
Board Policy JHJ – Student Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Program 12
Board Policy JFCL – Classroom Conduct 15
Board Policy JFGB – Student Search Activities

Board Policy JB – Equal Educational Opportunities 44
Board Policy JBB – Equal Educational Opportunities Coordinator 46
Board Policy JCA - Education of Homeless Children and Youths 46
Board Policy ACB – Student Harassment Policy 49
Board Policy KLA – Public Complaints

Board Policy JHG – Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting 28
Board Policy ECBA – Pest Management for Healthy Schools 29
Board Policy JHCCA – Nuisance Disease Control 30
Board Policy JHCA-E(4) – Administering Medication to Students 37
Board Policy JFCK – Student Use of Two-Way Communication Devices 38
Board Policy JHK - Wellness

Board Policy JFCG – Possession or Use of Tobacco Products by Students 9
Board Policy JFCH-R(2) – Student Violation of Use/Possession/Distribution of
Drugs/Alcohol 9
Board Policy JHJ – Student Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Program 12
Board Policy JFCL – Classroom Conduct 15
Board Policy JFGB – Student Search Activities

Board Policy JO – Student Records 21
Board Policy KBG – Access to Public Records 23
Board Policy IGAHB-E – Human Growth and Development Instruction Notice to Parents23
Board Policy DIBAE – School Meal Account Charges and Collections