Public Reporting

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. The law benefits both males and females and requires educational institutions to maintain policies, practices and programs that do not discriminate against anyone based on sex. Under this law, males and females are expected to receive fair and equal treatment in all areas of public education, including athletics.

While Title IX is most commonly known for promoting gender equality in sports, it also protects against sex-based harassment or violence. If you have questions about Title IX, or would like to report suspected sex-based discrimination, harassment or violence, please contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at (269) 250-9200.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

• Title IX Board Policy

As a public body under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) has developed procedures and guidelines to implement and assure compliance with FOIA. The Agency has also created the following written public summary of the specific procedures and guidelines explaining how to submit written FOIA requests to the Agency and how to understand the Agency's written responses, deposit requirements, fee calculations, and avenues for challenge and appeal.  

FOIA requests must be submitted in writing or verbally to the following agency FOIA coordinator:

Jackie Martell
FOIA Coordinator
(269) 250-9202

• KRESA FOIA Procedures Summary
• KRESA FOIA Procedures and Guidelines Manual

Public Act 12 of 2014 changes the type and frequency of emergency drills that schools must conduct. It also requires schools to post documentation of completed drills on their websites within 30 days of completion. These reports must remain online for at least three years.

Contact: Garrett Meade, (269) 250-9299