Annual Notices

Non-Discrimination

No person may be denied admission to any public school in the district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person's sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (handicap) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (disability).

Students who have been identified as having a handicap or disability, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be provided with reasonable accommodations in educational services or programs. Students may be considered handicapped or disabled under this policy even if they are not covered under the district's special education policies and procedures.

The district shall also provide for the reasonable accommodation of a student's sincerely-held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements. Requests for accommodations shall be made in writing and approved by the building principal. Accommodations may include, but not necessarily be limited to, exclusion from participation in an activity, alternative assignments, released time from school to participate in religious activities and opportunities to make up work missed due to religious observances. Any accommodations granted under this policy shall be provided to students without prejudicial effect.

Questions concerning this policy may be referred to the district superintendent. Complaints regarding the interpretation or application of this policy shall be handled in accordance with established procedures.

Notice of this policy and its accompanying complaint procedures shall be published at the beginning of each school year and posted in each school building in the district. In addition, a student nondiscrimination statement shall be included on student and staff handbooks, course selection handbooks and other published materials distributed to the public describing school activities and opportunities and a copy of the district's complaint procedures shall be included in student and staff handbooks.

Legal Reference:
Wisconsin Statutes: 118.13
PI 9, Wisconsin Administrative Code
PI 41
Title IX, Education Amendments of 197
Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Americans with Disabilities Act of 19
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Civil Rights Act of 1991

Cross Reference:
411-Rule, Discrimination Complaint Procedures
 
411-Exhibit, Public Notice of Equal Educational Opportunities Policy

APPROVED IN PART: March 18, 1985
REVISED: February 19, 2001

Title IX - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities

The Board of the Spooner Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement to not discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The District's Title IX Coordinators are:

Chris Berghammer, Elementary Principal - berghammerc@spooner.k12.wi.us

Katelyn Riewestahl, Human Resources & Payroll Specialist - riewestahlk@spooner.k12.wi.us

Spooner Area School District

801 Cty. Hwy. A

Spooner, WI 54801

715-635-2171

Title IX- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities 

Title IX Training Materials 

School Closing Information

Should inclement weather or other emergency situation(s) require the District to close school(s) or delay the start time, the following procedures shall be followed:

• Automated calls/email/SMS text will be placed to student families beginning at 6:00 a.m. or as soon as practical using the District’s emergency notification system if conditions warrant the closing/late start of schools (by 12:00 pm if dismissed early).
• Closing or Delay information will be posted on the main school district webpage and district social media sites begining at 6:00 am or as soon as practical.
• Local television and radio stations listed below will also be notified by 6:00 a.m. or as soon as practical. Please check the following if you do not receive a phone call /email/SMS text.

Television*:

• Northland’s NewsCenter-Duluth
  • KDLH: CBS (Channel 3)
  • KBJR: NBC (Channel 6)
• WDIO-Duluth: ABC (Channel 10)
• WQOW Eau Claire
• KSTP-Minneapolis/St. Paul: ABC (Channel 5)

Radio Stations:

• WCSW (940 AM)
• WAQE (97.7 FM)
• WJMC (96.1 FM, 1240 AM)
• WHSM (101.1 FM; 910 AM)
• WRLS (92.3 FM)
• WKFX (99.1FM)
• iHeartMedia
  • B95
  • Classic Rock 92.1
  • Z100
  • News Talk AM 880

Weather Related Links

• Weather Channel
• KSTP-5 Minneapolis/St. Paul Weather
• NNCNow (KBJR/KDLH) Duluth Weather

Web/Social Media

• SASD Website
• SASD Facebook Page
• Dryden Wire
• Spooner Advocate

Please refrain from calling the school offices or the stations directly to inquire about closings. Information will be reported as soon as possible via the stations listed above. Additional calls will only tie up the phone lines. Thank you for your cooperation.

* Television channel listings refer to Spooner City Charter Cable channels.

Safe at School Plan / Covid Info.

Do Your Part to Keep Everyone Safe!
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Due to the recent increase in the Delta variant, it is recommended that any individual with symptoms of COVID be tested. Symptoms of COVID include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of taste or smell
• Congestion/Runny Nose
• Body/Muscle Aches 
• Diarhea
• Sore throat
• Fatigue
• Headache

Please contact the school 715-635-2171 and select the appropriate building to report the absence and symptoms.

Vaccination is a tool to reduce quarantine and stop the spread of COVID-19.  Vaccination is not required and individual families are encouraged to consider the best choice for their student. 

We continue to closely monitor the situation with our School Nurses and Washburn County Health Departments, as well as review updates from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Department of Public Instruction and the CDC. Here is the latest information on confirmed cases in Wisconsin.