Public Notices & Compliance

(Legally required postings from the State of Michigan & Federal Government)

Bullying Policy & Anti-Bullying Initiatives    FERPA (Student Privacy Rights)  Integrated Pest Management   Asbestos Management 

These documents outline student protections, safety procedures, and required district reporting.

Michigan law (effective October 1, 2025) requires schools to provide families with firearm safety information each year.

Secure Storage Law in Michigan  Safe Storage Notice for House Bills 5450 & 5451  Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention    Firearm Storage Requirements and Penalties  

These materials help families keep children safe and prevent unintentional injuries.

Members of the public may request access to district records under Michigan FOIA law.

FOIA Summary  FOIA Procedures & Guidelines  FOIA Fee Schedule  

FOIA ensures public transparency and accountability.

It is the policy of the Coopersville Area Public Schools to comply with all of the guidelines for Title IX as adopted by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, curricular and extra-curricular activities. The district has established a Title IX grievance process.

Questions regarding that grievance process should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the HS principal, at 616-997-3500 and MS Principal at 616-997-3400.

Civil Rights Coordinator

The Superintendent appoints the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator to oversee complaints of discrimination involving educational services, programs, and activities. This includes complaints made by students (PreK–12) and/or their parents/guardians related to:

• disability or handicap
• sex
• race
• color
• national origin
• religion
• height
• weight
• age
• marital status

The Civil Rights Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and responding to all discrimination complaints unless the complaint involves the Superintendent. In that case, the Vice President of the Board of Education serves as the Civil Rights Coordinator.

Coordinador de Derechos Civiles
El Superintendente Escolar nombrará al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles respecto a reclamos de discriminación de discapacidad/invalidez implicando servicios, programas y actividades educacionales. El Superintendente Escolar también nombrará al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles respecto a reclamos de discriminación hechos por estudiantes (de preescolar a grado 12) y/o sus padres/tutores, e implicando sexo, raza, color, origen nacional, religión, estatura, peso, edad o estado civil. El Coordinador de Derechos Civiles responderá a todos los reclamos, excepto cuando el reclamo sea en contra del Superintendente. En ese caso, el Vicepresidente de la Junta Directiva será nombrado Coordinador de Derechos Civiles.

Section 504 (Students with Disabilities)

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law that protects students with disabilities from discrimination. Its purpose is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational programs, activities, and opportunities.

To qualify for protection under Section 504, a student must:

1. have a physical or mental impairment,
2. which substantially limits,
3. one or more major life activities.

A student may also be protected under Section 504 if they have a record of a disability or are regarded as having a disability, even if they do not currently require accommodations. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against students in any of these categories.

Under Section 504, the District must provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to each eligible student. FAPE includes regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student’s individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students, in accordance with Section 504 requirements for evaluation, placement, and procedural safeguards.

If FAPE aids or services are needed to meet a student’s individual needs, these supports will be documented in a Section 504 Plan developed for the eligible student. The obligation to provide FAPE applies to all eligible students, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability.

 Title Grievance Procedure CAPS 504 Manual

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Support

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of students whose housing situation is uncertain, temporary, or disrupted. Students who qualify are entitled to school stability, transportation support when eligible, immediate enrollment, access to meals, and full participation in school programs.

If you think your family may qualify or your housing situation has changed, please contact our district support staff:

Sara Lothschutz
Community School Coordinator/McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison  
Email Sara

Nicole Catron
Community School Coordinator/McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison 
Phone: (616) 997-3152
Email Nicole

Want to learn more? Visit our full McKinney-Vento Homeless Support page for details on eligibility, student rights, and how we can help your family stay connected to school.

Documents related to building safety and environmental health.

Pest Management Plan  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program  Asbestos Management Plan

Health-related forms (allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizure, medication, special diet requests) are provided through District Health Services.

For campus safety procedures, facility use information, building operations, and additional compliance updates, visit District Departments & Services.

Explore Additional Resources: 

District Departments & Services  District Health Services

Information on building rentals and public use of district facilities.

• Facility Use Fees & Guidelines

• FMX Rental Portal

• Contact: Beth Rahrig — [email protected]

• Centerstage Theatre rental: Andrea Kulhawik — [email protected]