IDEA Title VI-B Funds
Public comment is welcome on the proposed budget for the expenditure of Title VI-B funds granted to Anthony Wayne Schools under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These moneys are used toward the education of identified disabled students and are typically used in the district to pay for certified staff, instructional materials, professional development, and equipment. Suggestions should be addressed to:
Kevin Herman, Assistant Superintendent
9565 Bucher Road
P.O. Box 2487
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Elementary & Secondary Education Act: Title I, Title VI and Eisenhower Funds
Public comment is sought on the proposed budgets for the expenditure of Title I, Title VI and Eisenhower funds granted to the Anthony Wayne Schools under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Title I monies are typically used to provide remedial instruction. Eisenhower funds have been used to promote math, social studies, language arts, and science instruction; and Title VI grants have traditionally supported staff development and technology. Suggestions related to either of these programs should be addressed to:
Kevin Herman, Assistant Superintendent
9565 Bucher Road
P.O. Box 2487
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Identification of Students with Disabilities
In accordance with federal and state law, public school districts are attempting to identify children with disabilities, birth through age 21, who may require special education services. Anthony Wayne provides evaluation of children with suspected disabilities and educational services for children identified as having a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Many unidentified children with disabilities are preschool age. If you know of a child who is suspected of having a disability, contact the school principal or:
Kevin Herman, Assistant Superintendent
9565 Bucher Road
P.O. Box 2487
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Discrimination
The Anthony Wayne School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Anthony Wayne Local Schools also comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which gives the right to examine your child's official records. Student Names, addresses, and phone numbers are not considered confidential information. Any parent/guardian wishing to have their child's name, address, or phone number deleted from district and/or building directories which are published at various times during the school year, may do so by notifying the child's building principal.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Anthony Wayne also complies with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding these laws may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent.
Annual Report
Section 3313.94 of the Ohio Revised Code requires each public school district to prepare and distribute an annual progress report for the schools under its jurisdiction. The Anthony Wayne Local Schools Annual Report is published in compliance with that requirement. The costs of publishing this report were paid from the Anthony Wayne Local Schools general fund.
The Anthony Wayne Local Schools Business Advisory Committee was formed to:
determine the essential employment skills for AWLS Graduates
identify how the District can provide opportunities for students to gain these skills
provide information about the current job market
continue to develop working relationships between the District and area business
AWLS Business Advisory Committee
The Anthony Wayne Local Schools strives to fulfill its mission of preparing all graduates to be future-ready. The Business Advisory Committee helps to facilitate the District mission through the areas mentioned above. The District partners with local businesses and chambers of commerce to understand the current skills students will need in the workforce, to understand the needs of businesses and to develop business relationships that will help our students develop employment skills.
If you have questions about the Anthony Wayne Business Advisory Committee please contact Jim Fritz, Superintendent at (419) 877-5377 or at [email protected].