Question: CESA 6 says they fully intend to take back a server that was approved and paid with EANS funds. They said: “We must note that since this device will be equipment since it will have a depreciated value over $5,000 on 9/30/2024 the WI EANS Program will not be able to transfer the title of [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
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Welcome Back!
August 18, 2022
We hope you had a rejuvenating summer as you return to school. WCRIS appreciates the important work you are doing for your students and community. As the new school year begins, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. We are here to serve!
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Principal Question: Title IX Changes
August 18, 2022
Question: I saw that the U.S. Department of Education is changing Title IX to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Do the changes include private schools? Answer: Proposed changes to Title IX have been released by the U.S. Department of Education. However, they are only proposed. Schools can currently comment on them before they become [...]
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USDA Addresses Title IX Issues
August 18, 2022
Religious private schools are automatically exempt from Title IX if there is a conflict between Title IX and a school’s religious beliefs, according to a clarification released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday, August 12. The clarification was released in response to a lawsuit filed by a Florida religious school that relies on the National School Lunch [...]
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Participation Encouraged in Study of Student Outcomes
August 18, 2022
Your school may be contacted by the National Center for Education Statistics to participate in its research study examining high school student outcomes. If selected, please choose to participate so that private schools are represented in the results. The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) is encouraging schools to participate. Learn more about the study here.
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Online Newsletter Form Maintenance
August 18, 2022
The form on the WCRIS website that is used to subscribe to our Current Events newsletter is undergoing maintenance. To sign up for our newsletter in the meantime, please email us. We appreciate your understanding! We don’t want to miss anyone.
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USDA Clarifies Religious Exemption
August 15, 2022
Religious private schools are automatically exempt from Title IX if there is a conflict between Title IX and a school’s religious beliefs, according to a clarification released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday, August 12. Schools do not have to preemptively submit a written request for a Title IX exemption in order to claim [...]
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Updates Available for WCRIS Legal Handbook
August 11, 2022
WCRIS has published an appendix to the 2020-21 WCRIS Legal Handbook. The appendix is designed to update principals on the latest legal information and recommend best practices that have emerged since our last edition. To save our members’ money, the appendix was created instead of printing a new handbook. It is only available electronically. WCRIS [...]
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2022-23 Immunization Reporting Requirements
August 11, 2022
Private schools are required by state law to submit student immunization reports to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) 40 days after the beginning of the school year. Details can be found on page 47 of your 2020-21 WCRIS Legal Handbook. Please note that this is not a new mandate. DHS is hosting a [...]
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New Crisis Helpline
August 11, 2022
You may want to help educate your staff and students about the renaming of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is now the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be accessed 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or by using the chat feature. The free and confidential helpline connects [...]
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