Nondiscrimination and Harassment

Student Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the School District of Rhinelander that no person may be denied admission to any public school in the school district, or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular (including all career and technical education opportunities), extracurricular, student service, recreational, or other program or activity because of the person's sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. In addition, when necessary, the school district will provide reasonable accommodations for a student’s participation in or attendance at programs and activities to assure full accessibility. The school district will also provide reasonable accommodations of a student's sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements.

Anti-Harassment Statement

The school district is committed to providing a safe, positive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students, and encourages the promotion of positive interpersonal relationships between members of the school community. The Board of Education does not tolerate any harassment of students, including harassment based on race or sex. This prohibition includes physical, verbal, graphic and/or written harassment, as well as gestures, comments, threats, or actions which cause, or threaten to cause, bodily harm or personal degradation. Harassing behavior toward any student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties, is strictly prohibited. Anti-harassment applies to all school district activities, including activities on school property or while traveling to or from school, and those occurring off school property if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school approved, or school-related activity or function (i.e. field trips or athletic events where students are under the school’s control or engagement of an employee in school business).

Reporting Harassment/Bullying

Any parent or student who believes he/she has been subjected to harassment/bullying based on race or sex is encouraged to report the incident(s). This report may be in oral, electronic or written form. The school district is committed to conduct a prompt investigation. Such investigation will be completed with ten (10) school days of the report(s), and notice will be provided to the complainant(s) within fifteen (15) school days.

Incidents of harassment/bullying may be reported to the building administrator at a student’s school of attendance

• Building Administrators

Gayle Daniel
Crescent Elementary School Principal
715-365-9120
daniegay@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Martha Knudtson
Pelican Elementary School Principal
715-365-9160
knutsmar@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Alex Bontz 
Northwoods Community Elementary School Principal
715-282-8200
bontzale@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Paul Johnson
Central Intermediate School Principal
715-365-9616
johnspau@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Richard Gretzinger
James Williams Middle School Principal
715-365-9220
gretzric@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Shane Dornfeld
Rhinelander High School Principal
715-365-9500
dornfsha@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

• Building Teachers
• Pupil Services Office Staff (including school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, and school social workers)
  715-365-9700, ext. 5752
• Brian Paulson, Activities Director
  715-365-9500
  paulsbri@rhinelander.k12.wi.us
• Police Liaison Officer
  715-365-9500
• Maggie Peterson
  Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
  715-365-9700
  petermag@rhinelander.k12.wi.us
• Kelli Jacobi
  Superintendent of Schools
  715-365-9700
  jacobkel@rhinelander.k12.wi.us