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Student Directory Information
Public Law 93.380 provides: "An educational agency or institution may disclose personally identifiable information from the educational records of a student who is in attendance at the institution or agency if that information has been designated as directory information."

According to Section 99.37(a) of P.L. 93.380, the following is designated as directory information with respect to all past and present students of St. Johns Public Schools:

  1. Name
  2. Address
  3. Telephone Number
  4. Date and place of birth
  5. Major and minor fields of study and courses taken
  6. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
  7. Weight and height of members of athletic teams
  8. Dates of attendance
  9. Degrees and awards received
  10. The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student
  11. Yearbook pictures
  12. Other similar personally identifiable information

If you as a parent do not want this type of personally identifiable information made part of publicity, newsletters, yearbooks, newspaper publications or any other public materials, please send a letter of notification designation the specific categories of directory information you do not want released with respect to your child.

Direct this letter of notification to:

Superintendent's Office
St Johns Public Schools
PO Box 230
St Johns MI 48879

Nondiscrimination Policy
Following is the St. Johns Board of Education policy as it relates to educational programs to eliminate discrimination and denial of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and disability.

Anyone who wishes to file a complaint as it relates to this policy may obtain a copy of the procedures to file such a grievance from the Board of Education offices, or see the procedure as provided later in this document.

It is the policy of the St. Johns School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment.

Civil Rights Compliance - Title VI
The St. Johns Public Schools, located at 501 West Sickels Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, will receive and use Federal funds and United States Department of Agriculture donated foods. No person because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination to our United States Department of Agriculture donated foods and child nutrition programs, or be discriminated against in any of the above ways, in any program that receives Federal financial assistance.

Vocational Nondiscrimination
Be advised that St. Johns Public Schools offers vocational opportunities to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or limited English proficiency.

Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, or any person who believes they have been discriminated against should write immediately to

Robert Kudwa, Superintendent
 St. Johns Public Schools
P.O. Box 230
St. Johns, MI 48879
(517) 227-4050

Inquires related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability regarding facilities and educational services, should be directed to:

Robert Kudwa, Superintendent
St. Johns Public Schools
P. O. Box 230
St. Johns, MI  48879
(517) 227-4050
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