Legal Notices
Public schools are mandated by various laws to provide annual notices to parents and students, covering rights, policies, and safety.
State & Federal Statutes
Other policies are printed in their entirety in the student handbooks and on our board policy pages. You'll find our Annual Notices listed below. If you have any questions about District policies or notices, please don't hesitate to contact the District administration office at (920) 387-7963.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issues accountability reports every publicly-funded school and district in the state.
The District's academic standards identify what students should know and be able to do within a given content area or subject. Standards serve as goals and guideposts for both classroom instruction and student learning. The standards also help parents and students gain a better understanding of the District's expectations for student learning.
The Mayville School District is required to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, and homeless children.
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.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide eligible employees up to 12 week of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons, while maintaining group health insurance coverage.
Wisconsin school districts are required to provide an annual notice regarding the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. This notice ensures students have immediate enrollment, stability, and access to services, even if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
It is the policy of the Mayville School District that no person may be denied admission to any public school 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 a person's sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.
ESEA requires schools and districts to inform parents and guardians about several important components of the Title I, Part A program, which provides federal funding that helps schools and districts strengthen their basic educational services. These funds allow schools to offer additional instruction and support to students who may be struggling academically. Title I, Part A is one component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). There are many other parts. Click above to find a link to additional information, or find additional direct links below. It's YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW.
Upon request, the Mayville School District is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services.
Notice of School District Policies on Sex Discrimination, the District's Title IX Coordinator(s), and Procedures for reporting or filing a complaint of sex discrimination.
Wisconsin's Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39) declares that all persons are entitled to the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government, establishing a presumption of complete public access to records. Public records, including electronic, paper, and audio/video files, must be available for inspection or copying during regular office hours unless legal exceptions apply.
District Open Records Contact:
Scott Sabol, Superintendent
ssabol@mayville.k12.wi.us
920-387-7963 x1001
Suicide is a top 10 leading cause of death in Wisconsin. It is a serious public health issue whose effects are felt by family, friends, and communities throughout the state. Understanding the complexity of suicide is an important way to support people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, take part in suicide prevention, and change the conversation around suicide. School-based suicide prevention is a multi-faceted process that includes school staff, parents, and students.
For more information and resources, visit the DPI Youth Suicide Prevention website, or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Suicide Prevention website.