Important Notice for High School Parents or Guardians
Please take a moment to read this very important notice...
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits the district to publish or otherwise disclose directory information relating to a student without the consent of the parent or eligible student, unless the parent or eligible student expressly objects to such disclosure. Chippewa Valley Schools considers the following as directory information. Names of students graduating, attaining honor rolls, or receiving special achievement awards, including past and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities, and height and weight of athletes.
If parents or eligible students object to the publication of any of the above information, they must notify the Educational Services Department via email or letter. To notify via email contact Lori Durkee at [email protected], or Judy Pyszk at [email protected] To notify via letter please send to: Chippewa Valley Schools, Educational Services Dept., 19120 Cass Ave., Clinton Township, MI 48038. Please include your students' name, grade level, and the school they attend.
Directory information requested from the military or higher education institutions for secondary students will include student name, addresses, and telephone listing unless the student (18 years old) or a parent notifies the school district not to release said information.
Additional Student Record Information
AHERA 2017 NOTIFICATION
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that each year, district workers and building occupants receive notification about asbestos activities such as response actions and inspections. The purpose of this correspondence is to meet those requirements and familiarize you with the asbestos-related activities that have been conducted in Chippewa Valley Schools during the past year.
MANAGEMENT PLANS
In 1988, Chippewa Valley Schools contracted with an environmental consulting firm to conduct inspections and develop asbestos Management Plans for asbestos-containing material (ACM) within all district-owned buildings. These Management Plans are located in the administrative office of each building and are available to the public for review. A copy of each building management plan is also located at the Maintenance Building.
SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES
The AHERA regulation requires periodic surveillance of the condition of ACM every six months. The regulation also requires re-inspections conducted every three years by Michigan Accredited Inspectors. Chippewa Valley Schools has contracted with an independent consulting firm, to conduct the re-inspection. The next re-inspection is scheduled for Summer 2025. Previous re-inspections and six-month periodic inspections can be located in the building’s Management Plans.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Chippewa Valley Schools has performed no asbestos abatement projects within the past year.
Questions regarding asbestos removal projects or any asbestos-related issues can be addressed by Mr. Jeff Atkins, Executive Director for Auxiliary Services, at (586) 723-2253.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information for Students
Pursuant to MCL 380.1508 (Public Act 57 of 2023), the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) developed age-appropriate informational materials for students in grades 6-12 titled Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide. The MDE worked with experts including the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Victim Services, and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The materials have been reviewed by students and partners in the education, public health, and sexual violence fields to make them clear and accessible. Additional information can be found in this MDE memo.