Policies

District policies and legal information

Board Policies

The Lake and Peninsula School District is governed by policies adopted by the School Board. View the complete board policy manual at Board Policy Online.

Title IX

The School Board takes seriously its obligations to ensure that no student or employee suffers discrimination on the basis of sex, as defined in Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Title IX is a federal law , enacted in 1972 states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities that receive financial assistance. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, which is defined as conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

  • An employee of the District conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the District on participation in unwelcome conduct;
  • Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the District’s education program or activity;
  • Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, as defined by applicable law.

Reporting Harassment/Discrimination

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

Next Steps

After a report of sexual harassment has been made, the school and/or Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the individual affected by the alleged misconduct, provide supportive measures, discuss the grievance policy, and offer the opportunity for the complainant to file a formal complaint if the behavior meets the Title IX definition of sexual harassment. If a formal complaint is filed, appropriate steps will be taken to investigate. Upon completing the investigation, the outcome will be shared with all stakeholders.

Appeal Procedures

If a party does not agree with the final determination made by the school or has concerns of noncompliance with Title IX or actions that would be prohibited by Title IX, he/she may appeal the determination in accordance with School Board Policy AR 1312.3.

Title IX Coordinator

Nate Davis
Lake and Peninsula School District
PO Box 498
King Salmon, AK 99613
Phone: (907) 313-3841
Email: hr@lpsd.com

Training Materials 2023-2024

Federal Programs Complaints

The Lake and Peninsula School District participates in a number of Federal Programs. Should you have concerns about the District’s participation in any Federal Programs, you are encouraged to talk to your local school administrator. If you continue to have concerns, contact the Director of Business & Finance at (907) 745-7090. Complaints will be addressed in a prompt and courteous manner, and a response will be provided within 30 days, with an additional 30-day allowance if exceptional conditions exist. If your complaint remains in dispute, you have the right to contact the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.

General Concerns and Complaints

By direction of the School Board, concerns should be raised in this order, with every effort made to resolve the problem locally:

  1. The teacher or staff member involved
  2. The Administrator/Head Teacher
  3. A District Administrator
  4. The Superintendent
  5. The School Board, whose decision will be final

Student Records and Privacy

Student education records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The district’s annual notices, including the Parent Notice for Directory Information, are in the 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook. See also the website Privacy Policy.

Contact

For policy questions, contact the district office at (907) 313-3841.

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