Public Notice of Academic Standards
Wisconsin school districts are mandated by law to inform parents and guardians of all enrolled students about the academic standards approved by the School Board for each school year. Therefore, please find the link below to access the academic standards that will be applicable for the current school year.
https://dpi.wi.gov/standards
Notice Of Educational Options
In compliance with Wisconsin Statute 118.57, the Blair-Taylor School District must outline the various educational opportunities accessible to children within the district. This includes providing information regarding the district's accountability report. Under Wisconsin Statutes, students have the freedom to enroll in a range of educational institutions, including public schools, private schools involved in parental choice programs, charter schools, virtual schools, full-time open enrollment, youth options, and course options. For resident students of the Blair-Taylor School District, the following educational options are available:
- Attendance at public schools
- Attendance at private schools participating in the Wisconsin Private School Choice Program
- Attendance at charter schools
- Attendance at virtual schools
- Full-Time Open Enrollment
- The Youth Apprenticeship Program
- Special Needs Scholarship Program
Accountability/Performance Report
Results for the DPI School Accountability and Performance Reports can be found at: https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/home. Select Blair-Taylor.
Annually, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) furnishes public performance reports for every public school and district across Wisconsin. These reports encompass specific sections that fulfill state or federal reporting mandates. It's crucial to evaluate all reports, along with their numerous indicators, when assessing the annual progress of a school or district. Although certain data might overlap across multiple reports, each report serves a unique function as per state and federal education regulations.
Title IX
The Blair-Taylor School District's Board adheres to Title IX regulations, ensuring no discrimination based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including admission and employment. The District's Title IX Coordinator is:
Beth Lisowski
Email: lisowb@btsd.k12.wi.us
Phone: (608) 989-2525
For inquiries regarding Title IX application, individuals may contact the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.
The Board has instituted a grievance procedure outlined in Policy 113 – Nondiscrimination in District Programs, Activities, and Operations, ensuring swift and fair resolution of student and employee complaints related to actions prohibited by Title IX and its regulations. This process details how to report or lodge a complaint of sex discrimination, formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and the District's ensuing response.
Title IX District Training Resources
Student Non-Discrimination Statement
Wis Admin Code PI 9.05: The Blair-Taylor School District is firmly committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all its students. In accordance with s.118.13, Wis. Stats., and PI9, the district prohibits any form of discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities.
This policy extends to federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1982 (regarding sex discrimination), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (for individuals with disabilities), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the district encourages informal resolution of complaints, it also provides a formal procedure to address any alleged violations of this policy.
For any inquiries regarding this policy, individuals are encouraged to contact Lynn Halverson, Superintendent of the School District of Blair-Taylor.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with federal civil rights law and regulations established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this institution is prohibited from engaging in discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for previous civil rights involvement.
Information about programs may be provided in languages other than English. Individuals with disabilities who require alternative communication methods to access program details (such as Braille, large print, audiotape, or American Sign Language) should contact the relevant state or local agency overseeing the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY), or reach USDA via the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Youth Suicide Prevention Resources
https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/2021_Suicide_Prevention_Model_Notice.pdf