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.

You may also report incidents to:

Building Teachers

Department of Learning Support Staff (including school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, and school social workers)

Brian Paulson, Activities Director
715-365-9500
paulsbri@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Police Liaison Officer
715-365-9500

Maggie Peterson
Director of Learning Support
715-365-9700
petermag@rhinelander.k12.wi.us

Kelli Jacobi
Superintendent of Schools
715-365-9700
jacobkel@rhinelander.k12.wi.us