East Troy Community School District

School district annual notices are required communications that school districts must provide to families and students each year to ensure transparency, compliance with federal and state laws, and awareness of important rights and policies. These notices help families stay informed about their rights, the district’s responsibilities, and key school policies that may impact their child’s education and well-being.

Under AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act), all primary and secondary schools are required to develop and implement a plan for managing all building materials which contain asbestos. Included in the AHERA Act is the requirement to annually notify all workers and building occupants (or their guardians) of asbestos-related activities.

Wisconsin law requires school districts to provide annual notices describing all state-approved educational options and relevant performance information. This is a key part of the accountability and choice framework built into the state’s education system.

A school district non-discrimination statement is a public declaration that affirms the district’s commitment to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of legally protected characteristics. It is required by federal and state laws, such as Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and various state statutes.

The Procedural Safeguards Notice is a legally required document under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that outlines and explains the protections and rights afforded to parents (and students) within the special education process. Its main purpose is to ensure families are fully informed about their legal rights and dispute resolution options when navigating services for eligible students.

The Pupil Non-discrimination Report Self-Evaluation is a process that public school districts in Wisconsin (and in some other states with similar requirements) must complete to ensure compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination laws. It involves evaluating district policies, practices, and outcomes to determine whether all students—regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics, have equal educational opportunities.

School District and School Report Cards are accountability tools developed and issued annually by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). These report cards evaluate how well public schools and districts are performing based on several key academic and equity measures. They're designed to inform parents, educators, and communities, and they are required by law to be publicly posted.

The USDA Nondiscrimination Statement is a federally required notice that must be included in all materials related to programs that receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—such as school meal programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, etc.). It ensures compliance with civil rights laws and communicates that discrimination in federally assisted programs is prohibited.

the Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment is a mandatory review conducted every three years by School Food Authorities (SFAs) that participate in federal school meal programs. It’s guided by the USDA's Final Rule under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI),