Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination (including sexual harassment) in a school district’s education programs, activities, and operations. It is one of the many anti-discrimination laws that apply to school districts and one of several such laws that prohibit sexual harassment. 

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Title IX Contacts and Basic Information
Title IX Training

Title I

Title I of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSE/ESEA) is a federal funding program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Part A, the largest part of the program, allocates funding to districts and other local educational agencies (LEAs) according to a formula based on numbers/percentages of children from low-income families. (Wisconsin DPI)

The following schools receive funding to operate schoolwide programs to implement overall school improvements to effectively reduce learning gaps for all students.

• Meadow View Primary,

• School of Agriculture and Environmental Studies

• Rock River Intermediate

• Junior High School

WASD Title I Compact Letter for schools mentioned above

• English

• Spanish

Title II

Title II funding is used to recruit, train, and prepare candidates to become effective teachers in core academic areas. The purpose is to increase student achievement and close achievement gaps by offering professional development opportunities in core academic areas. (Wisconsin DPI)

Title IV

Title IV funding is used to support the following priority areas: (Wisconsin DPI)

• access to a well-rounded education,

• improving school conditions for learning to ensure safe and healthy students, and

• effective use of technology to improve academic achievement and digital literacy

Academic Standards 2024-25 School Year - Annual Declaration and Parent Notice of the District's Student Academic Standards pursuant to state statutes 120.12(13) and 118.30(1g)(a)1.

School boards are required by section 120.12(13) of the state statutes to notify the parents/guardians enrolled in the school district of the student academic standards that will be in effect for the school year. Boards must provide this notification annually, prior to the beginning of the school term. This notice may be provided electronically, including by posting the notice or a link to the specific academic standards on the school district’s website. Also, the school board must annually include an item on the agenda of the first school board meeting of the school year (the first board meeting after July 1) that clearly identifies the student academic standards adopted by the board under section 118.30(1g)(a)1 of the state statutes that will be in effect for the school year.

Additional information on the academic standards notice requirements can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website.

The District Standards are located on our District website via this WASD District Standards link.

Annual Notice - Asbestos Management Plan - Asbestos Management Plan Notification Link

Annual Notice - Homeless Children - Homeless Notice Link

School Accountability and Educational Options Notice (Act 55)

According to State Statute, the Waupun Area School District is required to notify parents of the educational options available to children who reside in the resident school district. This statute also requires notification of the school’s accountability report. As such, the Waupun Area School District will reference our most recent accountability report and current listing of educational options.

The Accountability State Report Cards:

Family Letter - District and School Report Card (English)
Family Letter - District and School Report Card (Spanish)

~ Waupun Area School District: Meets Expectations (three stars)
~ Meadow View Primary: Alternate Rating, Satisfactory Progress - This school receives an alternate rating due to the grade levels it serves. DPI Resource
~ Rock River Intermediate: Exceeds Expectations (four stars)
~ SAGES: Exceeds Expectations (four stars)
~ Waupun Area Junior High: Meets Few Expectations (two stars)
~ Waupun Area Senior High: Meets Expectations (three stars)

Our report cards can be found at the following website location https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/ or by searching “school report card” on the Department of Public Instruction website. Information from the Wisconsin DPI regarding school accountability can be found at https://dpi.wi.gov/accountability . Wisconsin has separate state (report card) and federal (ESSA) accountability systems.

The 2021-2022 state report card was the first year to display the new changes. Explore the Resources to learn about those new changes.

Educational Options Information:

Educational Opportunities and resource links available to Waupun Area resident students include:
Waupun Area School District (Public School) - https://www.waupun.k12.wi.us/o/WASD/page/educational-options-and-school-accountability
Central Wisconsin Christian School (Private School) - http://www.centralwisconsinchristian.org/
St. John’s Lutheran School (Private School) - www.stjohnsfoxlake.org
School For Agricultural & Environmental Studies (Charter School) - https://www.waupun.k12.wi.us/o/sages
Virtual Charter Schools - https://dpi.wi.gov/sms/charter-schools/virtual-charter-schools
Open Enrollment - https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
Dual Enrollment & Early College Credit - https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment
Home-Based Private Education - https://dpi.wi.gov/sms/home-based
Department of Public Instruction Educational Options - https://dpi.wi.gov/ed-options

Updated: 12/2/24

Educational Services Within Waupun Area School District

The Waupun Area School District is proud of the many quality programs provided for the students we serve right here in the district. We continually work to strengthen the quality and diversity of our options, positively impacting our students.

Opportunities for youth within the Waupun Area School District include:

• Traditional high-quality classroom educational programming

• Youth Apprenticeships

• School to Work Experiences

• Online Courses: Odysseyware

• Advanced Placement Courses

• Early College Credit/Start College Now

• Dual Credit Courses

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

• Special Education Programs

• Academic & Behavioral Intervention Services based on need

• Early Childhood Special Education Programs

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

• Summer School Courses

• High School Pathways

• School for AGricultural and Environmental Studies - SAGES (Charter School)

• Co-Curricular Clubs & Activities

• Advanced Learners

• English Language Learner Services

Please feel free to contact our school counselors or building principals with any questions you may have regarding our educational options.

Notice of School Board Election - April 2, 2024

An election is to be held in the School District of Waupun, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. 

The term of office for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 22, 2024. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

A Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the office of the school district clerk.

If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the City of Waupun on November 7, 2023.

/S/ Jennie B. Patrykus
Clerk

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination Policy

August 2023

Waupun Area School District
950 Wilcox Street
Waupun, WI 53963

Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Waupun Area School District that no person may be denied admission to any public school in this district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular and extracurricular activities, pupil service, recreational, or any other program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity) or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, any other characteristic protected by law in any of its students programs, activities, and employment (“Protected Classes”) as required by § 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes. The Waupun Area School District policy is in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment as defined by (Title IX , 34 C.F.R 106.9, Section 504, 34 C.F.R 104.8, Title II, 28 C.F.R. 35.106) Policy 411 for students and Policy 511 for staff. The District does not tolerate harassment of any kind, including harassment based on sex, in any of its educational programs or activities as required by Title IX and its regulations. The District’s educational programs or activities include employment with the District. Individuals will not be retaliated against for filing a discrimination or harassment complaint, and may file a complaint if s/he believes s/he has been retaliated against.

 The District encourages informal resolution of complaints under Board Policy 411. A formal complaint resolution procedure is available, however, to address allegations of violations of Board Policy 411 in the Waupun Area School District, or any questions concerning Board Policy 411 should be directed to:

Steven Hill, District Administrator
Education Service Center 
950 Wilcox Street
Waupun, Wisconsin 53963

The District has designated the following individuals to serve as the District’s Title IX Coordinator(s). The Title IX Coordinator(s) are responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with the applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District’s duty to comply with Title IX. Any internal inquiries regarding discrimination, harassment, Title IX compliance, or to file a formal complaint should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator(s).

Steven Hill
District Administrator
950 Wilcox St.
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9341 Ext. 2102
shill@waupun.k12.wi.us

Preferences would be for formal complaints to be filed with the District Title IX Coordinator, however external complaints can be filed with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR):

U.S. Dept. of Education, OCR
530 W. Madison Street Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 730-1560

To file a complaint of discrimination or harassment other than sexual harassment under Title IX, please follow the procedures in Board Policies 411 and 443.71 for student complaints and Board Policies 511 and 512 for professional and support staff complaints.
To file a complaint of sexual harassment under Title IX, please follow the procedures in Board Policy 512.

/S/
Jennie B. Patrykus
Clerk Waupun Area School District Board of Education

Public Nondiscrimination Report

April 2024

Wis. Admin. Code § PI 9.06 requires school boards to evaluate the status of nondiscrimination and equality of educational opportunity in the school district at least once every five years and report the results to the Department of Public Instruction. 

To meet the five-year evaluation and reporting requirements, districts must evaluate the status of nondiscrimination and equality of educational opportunity. Here is the district's complete report. 

The District’s commitment to nondiscrimination and to responding appropriately to any report, allegation, or confirmed incident of unlawful discrimination against any student is further addressed in the School Board’s policies, including but not limited to Board Policy 113, Board Policy 411, and Board Policy 411.1.

To view the policies listed above, please visit BoardDocs.

To view the full Pupil Nondiscrimination Report, click HERE.

Notice of Directory Data

The Waupun Area School District, pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and §118.125 (1) (b) (j) (1 and 2), has designated the following as Directory Data Information as provided in said Act and Statute: a student's name; date and place of birth; photograph; major field of study; participation in officially-recognized activities and sports; height and weight, if a member of an athletic team; date of graduation; or awards received.

Any parent, guardian, or eligible student (18 years of age or older) may inform the district of completing the district’s Request to Withhold Directory Data Information form, obtained from the school offices, of his/her desire that all or any part of the directory information may not be disclosed without the parent, guardian, or eligible student’s consent, provided that such notification is given to the district within fourteen (14) days of the annual publication of a Class I Notice regarding Directory Data Information. Any previous notices on file with the Waupun Area School District to withhold the disclosing of directory information are VOID with the publication of the annual notice. Requests to withhold Directory Data Information must be renewed annually.