Education Rights/Notices

District Notices

Title IX

Notice of Non-discrimination/Title IX

The School Board takes seriously its obligations to ensure that no student or employee suffers discrimination on the basis of sex, as defined in Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Title IX is a federal law, enacted in 1972 states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities that receive financial assistance. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, which is defined as conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

An employee of the District conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the District on participation in unwelcome conduct;

Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the District’s education program or activity;

Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, as defined by applicable law.

Reporting Harassment/Discrimination

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

Next Steps

After a report of sexual harassment has been made, the school and/or Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the individual affected by the alleged misconduct, provide supportive measures, discuss the grievance policy, and offer the opportunity for the complainant to file a formal complaint if the behavior meets the Title IX definition of sexual harassment. If a formal complaint is filed, appropriate steps will be taken to investigate. Upon completing the investigation, the outcome will be shared with all stakeholders.

Appeal Procedures

In the Title IX process, if a person does not like the outcome of the decision maker, they can appeal to the Appellant Decision Maker for a review of the case.

Please refer to Board Policy #2266 for additional information.

Training for 2020 - Thrun Law Firm, P.C. Title IX Comprehensive Training 2020 Regulations
Title IX Team

Training for 2024 - Thrun Law Firm, P.C. Title IX Comprehensive Training 2024 Regulations
Title IX Team

Training Materials 2021-2022

Contact Information

Mr. Troy VanderLaan
Human Resource Director
Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator
10505 Learning Lane
Allendale, MI 49401
616-892-5570
[email protected]

FOIA

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Documents

FOIA Procedures and GuidelinesFOIA Written SummaryFOIA Fee Itemization

FERPA

Family Educational Rights & Privacy (FERPA)

PPRA

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

Notification of Rights Under PPRA

Expand the relevant sections below to view the PPRA Consent/Opt-Out Forms for our schools.

PPRA Allendale Early Childhood Center

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires Allendale Public Schools to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

I (Parent)

do not give permission for Please enter student's name here. Please complete a new form for each child if completing form multiple students.

to participate in and be excused from:

Parent Signature

Date:

School Year: Please enter the current school year (20XX-20XX).Opt-out forms will need to be resubmitted after August 1st for each school year.

School name and address:

Phone Number: Please enter your phone number

Email Contact: Please enter your email address

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PPRA Evergreen

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

I (Parent) Please enter your name here.

do not give permission for Please enter student's name here. For each child, a new form should be submitted.

to participate in and be excused from:

Parent Signature

Date: Please enter today's date. (MM/DD/YYYY)

School Year: Please enter the current school year (20XX-20XX).Opt-out forms will need to be resubmitted after August 1st for each school year.

School name and address:

Phone Number: Please enter your phone number.

Email Contact: Please enter your email address.

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PPRA Oakwood

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

I (Parent) Please enter your name here.

do not give permission for Please enter student's name here. For each child, a new form should be submitted.

to participate in and be excused from:

Parent Signature

Date: Please enter today's date. (MM/DD/YYYY)

School Year: Please enter the current school year (20XX-20XX).Opt-out forms will need to be resubmitted after August 1st for each school year.

School name and address:

Phone Number Please enter your phone number.

Email Contact: Please enter your email address.

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PPRA High School/AVA

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

I (Parent) Please enter your name here.

do not give permission for Please enter student's name here. For each child, a new form should be submitted.

to participate in and be excused from:

Parent Signature

Date: Please enter today's date. (MM/DD/YYYY)

School Year: Please enter the current school year (20XX-20XX).Opt-out forms will need to be resubmitted after August 1st for each school year.

School name and address:

Phone Number: Please enter your phone number.

Email Contact: Please enter your email address.

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PPRA Middle School

PPRA Notice and Consent/Opt-Out for Specific Activities

1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;

2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;

3. Sex behavior or attitudes;

4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;

6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;

7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or

8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

I (Parent) Please enter your name here.

do not give permission for Please enter student's name here. For each child, a new form should be submitted.

to participate in and be excused from:

Parent Signature

Date: Please enter today's date. (MM/DD/YYYY)

School Year: Please enter the current school year (20XX-20XX).Opt-out forms will need to be resubmitted after August 1st for each school year.

School name and address:

Phone Number Please enter your phone number.

Email Contact Please enter your email address.

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