Superintendent/Title IX

Warren Woods Organizational Chart

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Procedures and Guidelines

(effective July 1, 2015)  FOIA Coordinator:  Stacey Denewith-Fici, Superintendent

FOIA Procedures and Guidelines 7-1-15
FOIA Fee Itemization Form

Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination Procedures

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Warren Woods School District that no person (or student) shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For information, contact (586) 439-4401. Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Stacie Sward, 504 Coordinator, 12900 Frazho Road, Warren, MI 48089 (586) 439-4464. Email: titleix@mywwps.org  Direct all other inquiries related to any other discrimination to: Stacey Denewith-Fici, Superintendent 12900 Frazho Road, Warren, MI 48089. (586) 439-4417. Email: titleix@mywwps.org.  Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.

Notification of Summary of Complaint Process for Harassment/Discrimination Claims

It is the policy of Warren Woods Public Schools not to discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. As a student or employee of Warren Woods you are protected from discrimination and harassment.

If you are a student you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the above in:

• Admission to schools

• Access to courses

• Access to and use of school facilities

• Counseling and guidance materials, tests, and practices

• Vocational education

• Physical Education

• Competitive athletics

• Graduation requirements

• Student rules, regulations, and benefits

• Treatment as a married and/or pregnant student

• School-sponsored extracurricular activities

• Most other education related services

If you are an employee, you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the above in:

• Access to employment, including: recruitment policies/practices, advertising, application procedures, and testing and interviewing practices.

• Hiring and promotion, including: selection practices, application of nepotism policies, demotion, layoff, and termination, tenure.

• Compensation, including: wage and salaries, extra compensation

• Job assignments, including: classification and position descriptions, lines of progression, seniority lists, assignment and placements.

• Leaves of absence, including: leaves for temporary disability, maternity leave and related medical conditions.

• Fringe benefits, including: Insurance plans, retirement plans, vacation time, travel opportunities, selection and support for training, employer-sponsored programs.

• Labor organization contracts or professional agreements

If you believe that you have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of any of the above stated reasons, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied.  This claim or complaint may be filed with the Superintendent (Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator) titleix@mywwps.org or the Director of Special Services regarding Disabilities (504 Coordinator) titleix@mywwps.org or at the following address: Administrative Service Center, 12900 Frazho Rd., Warren, MI  48089.

To file a complaint please complete the Discrimination/Harassment Complaint form located below and forward it to the appropriate representative above.  If you need assistance in completing this form you may contact the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator or anyone you believe is knowledgeable.  Once you file your complaint you will be asked to meet with those persons who would be involved in correcting the policies, practices or programs that you believe are discriminatory.  If there is agreement that you were discriminated against, corrective action will be taken to restore your rights.

You may also file a complaint of illegal discrimination or harassment with the Office for Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.

In preparing for your complaint you should give thought to the following:

• Name and address of the employer, school, agency or public place or service about which you want to complain.
• Dates of any incidents you want to include in your complaint that took place in the last 180 days.  A waiver to this timeframe may be requested.
• Names of any persons who discriminated against you or harassed you, if you know their names. Describe them if you do not know their names.
• Names, addresses and/or telephone numbers of any witnesses to incidents you want to complain about. If you do not know the names or contact information of witnesses, provide the best information you have about how to locate them. 
• Copies of any work policies which you feel were unequally applied.
• Copies of any memos or disciplinary actions you want to complain about.
• Information about any other actions you have taken about the cited incidents.
• Names of people, if you know of any, who did the same thing you did and were not treated the way you were. Be prepared to describe their circumstances including approximate dates, persons who treated these people differently from you, and names of persons who could verify the circumstances.
• Name and contact information for your union representative, if applicable. Name and address of union local, if applicable.
• The status of a grievance, if you have filed one.

If you wish to discuss your rights under Title IX, ADA, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any other laws, to obtain a copy of the full complaint procedure, or to obtain help in filing a complaint, contact the district’s Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator or the 504 Coordinator listed above.

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Guide

Title IX Policy

Title IX Complaint Form

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children's education records.  This guide provides general information on a parent's rights under FERPA:  A Parent Guide to FERPA

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance

This document from the Student Privacy Policy Officer of the U.S. Department of Education provides plain language guidance on PPRA for parents and students:  Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)