Board Policy 8146; Wis. Stat. 118.57
Updated December 18, 2024
School and district report cards are available at https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards.
Schools within district boundaries (with most recent report card rating):
Additional educational opportunities include:
Title IX, 34 C.F.R. 106.9, Section 504 34 C.F.R. 104.8, Title II, 28 C.F.R. 35.106, PI 9.05; Students – Board Policy 2260, AG 2260D & Form 2260 F2; Staff – Board Policy 1422, 3122 & 4122
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.
The Board does not discriminate in employment 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.
Compliance officers are:
Mrs. Anne Gamoke, District Director of Student Services: 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073; agamoke@plymouth.k12.wi.us; (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1024
Mr. Andy Novak, Plymouth High School Associate Principal: 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073; anovak@plymouth.k12.wi.us; (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1036
DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Evaluation Report: Spring 2024
34 C.F.R. Part 106; Board Policy 2266
The Board of the Plymouth Joint School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), or both.
The District’s Title IX Coordinators are:
-Mrs. Anne Gamoke, District Director of Student Services: 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073; agamoke@plymouth.k12.wi.us; (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1024
-Mr. Andy Novak, Plymouth High School Associate Principal: 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073; anovak@plymouth.k12.wi.us; (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1036
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the Title IX Formal Complaint Form
Contact information for OCR is available at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr.
The Board’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures
34 C.F.R. Part 100; Board Policy 2421
The district offers its career and technical educational program on a nondiscriminatory basis. Available courses are in Agriscience, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science, Project Lead the Way Engineering, and Technical Education. Complaints may be brought to compliance officer Mrs. Anne Gamoke, District Director of Student Services, agamoke@plymouth.k12.wi.us, (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1024.
Board Policy 2416; 20 U.S.C. 1232g and 1232h
The District shall provide parents with the approximate date of the administration of any survey by a third party that contains one or more of the items:
Parents have the right to review the survey and may opt their child(ren) out of participation in any survey involving any of the items above.
Board Policy 2451; Wis. Stat. 118.15
Notification to students and parents of statutory right to request program or curriculum modifications under Policy 2451 and the process the District uses for responding to such requests.20 U.S.C. § 6312; Policy 2261.02
All parents of students may request, and the District will provide the following information on the student's classroom teachers:
Board Policy 2623; Wis. Stat. 118.30(2)
The Board shall excuse any student from the State examination administered in 4th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, or 11th grade whether the test administered is the one developed by the Department of Public Instruction or the District’s own test developed and approved by the DPI and the U.S. Department of Education. To opt out of these examinations, the student’s parent must submit a statement in writing to the building Principal stating that the parent is opting the student out of the examination(s).
Board Policies 2623 and 2261; 20 U.S.C. 6312
The Board of Education shall assess student achievement and needs in all areas of the curriculum in order to determine the progress of students and to assist them in attaining District goals.
For detailed information on the subject matter assessed, the purpose of the assessment, the entity responsible for the requirement, the assessment schedule, and the format and timeline for providing the results, view the
Public Reporting Assessments ESSA document.Board Policies 2261.03 and 2700.01; 20 U.S.C. 6311
The annual School District Performance Report prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction can be found at http://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards. To request a paper copy of the report, please contact Dena Budrecki in the District Office at 920-892-2661, Ext. 1002.
Board Policy 5111.01; 42 U.S.C. 1431, McKinney-Vento Act
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth who are:
If you are personally aware of or are acquainted with any children or youth who may qualify according to the above criteria, the Plymouth School District provides the following assurances to parents and guardians of homeless children and youth and unaccompanied homeless youth:
Please contact David Hickmann, homeless liaison for the Plymouth School District, at 920-892-2661 or dhickmann@plymouth.k12.wi.us for additional information about the rights and services described above.
Board Policy 2271; Wis. Stats. 118.55(8), 118.385(4), 118.57; PI 40
Students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP), formerly known as Youth Options. A student selected for the program may be permitted to enroll in a UW System institution, or an alternative private, non-profit institution of higher education (IHE) to take one or more courses for which the student may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Requests will be approved based on alignment with the student’s academic and career plan and if there is a comparable course offered at the high school level. Sign-up deadline for Fall/Summer classes is March 1 and for Spring classes is October 1.
Board Policy 8531; Wis. Stats. 118.34, 118.341, 118.343; 42 U.S.C. 1771
Plymouth School District will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision. This means that a healthy breakfast and lunch will be offered at no charge for all students 5K through 12 during the 2024-25 school year. More information can be found in the National School Lunch Program section of our School Food Service and Nutrition webpage.
Parents/guardians may request meal modifications to accommodate a child’s disability. Complaints may be brought to compliance officer Mrs. Anne Gamoke, District Director of Student Services, agamoke@plymouth.k12.wi.us, (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1024.
Board Policy 8500; USDA Guidance SP23-2017
Students will be permitted to purchase meals from the District's food service using either cash on hand or the food service family debit account. Ala Carte charges will not be allowed if the account is negative. No student will be denied a meal. Meal charges will still continue when the balance goes negative. Family guardians are responsible for keeping a positive balance in the family debit account at all times. Payor on the account may receive a courtesy phone call when the account is negative. Repeated attempts to collect negative balances may result in further action by the District Business Office.
Board Policy 5230
No student shall be released to anyone who is not authorized by a parent with authority to do so.
Board Policy 8431.01; 40 C.F.R. 763 AHERA
In compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Plymouth School District develops and administers an Asbestos Management Plan as required by law, which addresses all requirements under AHERA, including, but not limited to, inspection, reinspection, periodic surveillance, training and recordkeeping requirements. The plan is available for inspection by parents, employees, and members of the public.
Board Policies 0174.2, 2700.01; Wis. Stat. 115.38(2)
The annual School District Performance Report prepared by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction can be found at http://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards. To request a paper copy of the report, please contact Dena Budrecki in the District Office at 920-892-2661, Ext. 1002.
• Plymouth Joint School District ESSA WISEdash Dashboard
• WISEdash Public Portal Help Pages
Board Policy 0151.2; Wis. Stat. 120.12(13)
The Board has adopted the Wisconsin Academic Standards (http://dpi.ei.gov/standards) as its 2024-25 Academic Standards.
Board Policies 2605 and 2700.01; Wis. Stats. 115.385(4), 118.57(2), 120.123
DPI Accountability Reports may be viewed at https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards.
Wis. Stat. 115.7915(5)
Children receiving special education services may be eligible for a Special Needs Scholarship.
Wis. Stats. 115.77(1m)(a) and 115.777(3)(d)
The Plymouth School District, upon request, will screen any child who has not graduated from high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Anne Gamoke, Director of Student Services, Plymouth School District, at 920-892-2661, Ext. 1024, or by writing her at Plymouth School District, 125 Highland Avenue, Plymouth, WI 53073.
Annually, screenings are offered throughout the year to children under school age. The information from the screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability.
Board Policy 8510; 7 C.F.R. 210.31
The Board recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and well-being of the District's students. Furthermore, research suggests that there is a positive correlation between a student's health and well-being and his/her ability to learn. Moreover, schools can play an important role in the developmental process by which students establish their health and nutrition habits by providing nutritious meals and snacks through the schools' meal programs, by supporting the development of good eating habits, and by promoting increased physical activity both in and out of school. The entire Wellness Policy, major updates, and the activities of the district Wellness Committee can be found on the Wellness page of the district website. For more information, contact Mrs. Anne Gamoke, District Director of Student Services, at agamoke@plymouth.k12.wi.us, (920) 892-2661 Ext. 1024.
Board Policy 2411; PI 26.03(1)(b)1
The Board requires that a planned program of school counseling be an integral part of the educational program of the District. The plan is developed by licensed school counselors in collaboration with student services staff, teachers, parents, and community health and human service professionals. The developed plan is adopted by the Board and maintained by the District. Information regarding Plymouth School District compliance with PI 26.03(1)(b)1 related to academic and career planning services can be found on the district Academic & Career Planning webpage.
Board Policy 2420; PI 26.04(4)
The education for employment program provides career awareness for elementary grade level, career exploration at the middle-school level, and career planning and preparation at the high school level. Career programs are available at technical colleges. An education for employment program shall include a long-range plan approved by the Board and developed by a team of District staff and community stakeholders, which may include businesses, postsecondary education institutions, and workforce development organizations.
Board Policies 115.77 and 115.792; Wis. Stats. 115.77
Upon request, the Plymouth School District is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the District receives a referral, the District will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The District locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district.
A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child’s parent that the referral will be made.
Others, including parents who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides.
Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting Anne Gamoke, Director of Student Services, Plymouth School District, at 920-892-2661, Ext. 1024, or by writing her at 125 Highland Avenue, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's education records. These rights are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day the Plymouth School District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students who wish to inspect their child’s or their education records should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the Plymouth School District to amend their child’s or their education record should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before the school discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. The criteria for determining who constitutes a school official and what constitutes a legitimate educational interest must be set forth in the school’s or school district’s annual notification for FERPA rights. A school official typically includes a person employed by the school or school district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel) or a person serving on the school board. A school official also may include a volunteer, contractor, or consultant who, while not employed by the school, performs an institutional service or function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist; a parent or student volunteering to serve on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other volunteer assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official typically has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Plymouth School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Student Privacy Policy Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
PPRA affords parents of elementary and secondary students certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include, but are not limited to, the right to:
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)–
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 student’s parent; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. (This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions.)
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –
1. Protected information surveys of students and surveys created by a third party;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. Plymouth School District has developed policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Plymouth School District will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Plymouth School District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Plymouth School District will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this direct notification requirement:
• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing, sales, or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Student Privacy Policy Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Wis. Stat. 118.015(4)(d)
Wisconsin's Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia and Related Conditions
Board Policy 2531
The Plymouth Joint School District adheres to appropriate Copyright regulations and policies. Copyright issues and concerns can be communicated to the District Copyright Agent listed below.
Mrs. Dena Budrecki
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073
920-892-2661
budrecki@plymouth.k12.wi.us
Board Policy 8310; Wis. Stat. 19.32(1dm)
The Board recognizes its responsibility to maintain the public records of this District and to make such records available for inspection and reproduction. People may request and obtain information and access records in the district office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. school days. Costs for obtaining records will depend upon the records requested. The legal custodian of the records is the Plymouth Joint School District. Local public offices include the superintendent, assistant superintendent, building principals, and director of facilities.
