Parents' Right-to-Know

Parents have the right to know:
*Whether the teacher has met state qualifications and has a license for the grade level and the subject area he or she teaches
*Whether the teacher has an emergency or provisional license
*What degrees the teacher holds and the field of discipline of his or her certification or degree
*Whether the child is being taught by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications

If a student in a Title I school is taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified for more than four consecutive weeks, the parents of the students of the teacher are to be notified in writing of the situation.

Each year, principals will verify the status of each of their teachers and provide notice to parents when necessary.

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) 

PPRA governs the administration to students of a survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight protected areas:

• Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student's parent;
• mental or psychological problems of the student or the student's family;
• sex behavior or attitudes;
• illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
• critical appraisals of other individuals with who respondent have close family relationships;
• legally recognize privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers;
• religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student's parent; or
• income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

If such surveys are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, prior written parent approval must be received before the survey is administered.  Non-department funded surveys may be conducted without written parental permission provided there is prior notification to the parent indicating the purpose, approximate dates of administration and an opportunity for the parent to opt their student out of participation.

No Child Left Behind

Under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, parents of students attending Title I schools are required to be notified of certain provisions and standings of schools, teachers, and opportunities to participate.  The Parent Notifications on the left are intended to meet these requirements.  If you have any questions, please contact the school office and ask to speak with the Title 1 Director.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Parents may inspect and review educational records of their students within 45 days of making a written request to the building principal. 

Parents may request that records be amended by the school where there is a belief that inaccuracies exist.  Such requests shall be made in writing and directed to the building principal for further review. 

The school may disclose the contents of a student's educational records to school officials having a legitimate educational interest without parent consent.  School officials included, but are not limited to: administrators, supervisors, counselors, teachers, support staff members, school board member(s), or a person or company contracted by the district to perform a specific task. 

Parents have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office in the U.S. Department of Education. 

The above posted parental rights transfer to the student when he or she turns 18 years of age or enters a post secondary institution at any age. 

District Parent Involvement Plan

Parent involvement is defined as regular, two way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning.  Additionally, all schools and especially Title 1 schools, like Nottawa, shall: 

• Meet Annually to review school, Title 1, and School/Family expectations
• Offer parent engagement/involvement activities
• Involve parents in the review of School Wide Title 1 Program(s)
• Provide information about curriculum, testing, and additional meetings related to education of children to strengthen student achievement. 

TITLE 1 School Wide Parent and Family Engagement Policy 

Military and College Recruiters

Under NCLB all high schools must provide directory information, upon request.  Parents who do not prefer this may, "Opt Out," and must notify the school to do so.  *Nottawa presently provides K-8 education. 

Learning Disabled Eligibility Process

Each local educational agency and public school academy in Michigan is required to publicly post the process used to determine the existence of a Specific Learning Disability.

Learning Disabled Eligibility Process. 

Homeless and Migrant Supports

McKinney Vento is the name of legislation that protects students who qualify for as homeless by state guidelines.  Those who qualify are eligible for immediate enrollment and educational services with or without required entry documents.      

Included in the definition of homeless are migratory children living in the circumstances described in the definition; therefore, while migratory students are not categorically eligible for McKinney-Vento services, migratory students living in a primary nighttime residence that is not fixed, regular, and adequate are eligible.

The McKinney-Vento Act also applies to unaccompanied youth whose living arrangement meets the definition of homeless. Unaccompanied youth is defined as not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. This distinction may be particularly relevant for migrant youth who move alone in search of work or who, through a variety of circumstances, no longer live with their parents. These youth may find themselves homeless and unaccompanied due to economic hardship and separation from their parent or guardian.

*Often people in transition or homelessness cannot locate their documents (birth certificate, social security card, identification, etc.)  The school district's McKinney Vento Liaison will work with families to contact government agencies for the purpose of acquiring legal identification.  

McKinney Vento Liaison

Jerome Wolff, Superintendent, (269) - 467-7153 

Title IX Coordinators

District Compliance Officers for the Nottawa Community School District are: Brenda Walls, Administrative Assistant, and Bud Krawczak, teacher.  Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide

If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the districts anti-harassment and anti-bullying policies, please contact the district office.

NOTICE TITLE IX TRAINING  conducted August 28th.  Additional training will be conducted through out the school year. 

Pest Management 

All schools are required to have a pest management plan. 

Required Pesticide Statement