Student Services - Willis Independent School District (2024)

The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a nondiscrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not, and is required not to, discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. As a school district serving students in kindergarten through grade 12, the district is not subject to provisions in Title IX Regulations (Subpart C) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in admissions and recruitment. However, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions or transfer requests.

The district has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment:

• Title IX Coordinator: Travis Utecht, Executive Director of Student Services & CTE
• Physical Address: 612 N. Campbell Street, Willis, Texas 77378
• Email Address: tutecht@willisisd.org
• Telephone Number: 936-890-1462

Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. Reports can also be made on the district’s Anonymous Alert mobile app by downloading the app, or on the web-based form here: https://report.anonymousalerts.com/willisisd/.

During district business hours, reports may also be made in person.

To view an electronic copy of the District’s Title IX policies, FFH(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) and DIA(LEGAL) and (LOCAL), please go to: https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/911.

To obtain a copy of the District’s Title IX policies, including the grievance process that complies with 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, please contact: Dr. Timothy Walsh, Executive Director of Student Services, at 936-890-2062.

Upon receiving an allegation of sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with board policies FFH and DIA.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Title IX Training Materials

All materials used to train Title IX personnel are available here: http://www.edlaw.com/materials/new-title-ix-rules-and-regulations-materials.aspx and are also available for inspection upon request by contacting: Ms. Jamie Fails,Director of Communications, at 936-856-1217.

Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation- DIA (Legal)
Employee Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation- DIA (Local)
Student Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation- FFH (Legal)
Student Welfare: Freedom From Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, FFH (Local)

District

Holli Miller
miller@willisisd.org

Brabham Middle School

Denman Watson
936-890-2653
dwatson@willisisd.org

Cannan Elementary

Micah Gonzales
936-890-7301
mgonzales@willisisd.org

Hardy Elementary

Kelly Smoot
936-856-1304
ksmoot@willisisd.org

Lagway Elementary

Adriana Velasco
936-228-7719
avelasco@willisisd.org

Lucas Middle School

Julie Hill
936-856-1278
jhill@willisisd.org

Meador Elementary

Tamara Good
936-890-7555
tgood@willisisd.org

Parmley Elementary

Alyson Wilkins
936-856-1221
awilkins@willisisd.org

Roark Early Education Center

Calandra Lewis
936-890-1400
clewis@willisisd.org

Stubblefield Academy

Tanya Maddin
936-856-1288
tmaddin@willisisd.org

Turner Elementary

Michelle Hall
936-856-1294
mhall@willisisd.org

Willis High School

Ali Parker
936-856-1262
aparker@willisisd.org

Student or Parent Complaint Process

The Board encourages students and parents to discuss their concerns with the appropriate teacher, principal, or other campus administrator who has the authority to address the concerns. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.

Once your complaint form is filled out completely, submit it by hand delivery, fax, email or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in FNG (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.

Read More About FNG (LOCAL) and FNG (LEGAL) (PDF)

A student, parent, or member of the public may initiate the formal process by timely filing the appropriate written complaint form below.

Fillable Forms

Steps

1. Download the file.
2. Type your information on the form.
3. Print the form.
4. Sign the form.

Forms

Level I Student/Parent Complaint Form (PDF)

Level II Student/Parent Complaint Form (PDF)

Level III Student/Parent Complaint Form (PDF)

Printable Forms

Steps

1. Download the file.
2. Complete the form (please print clearly).
3. Print the form.
4. Sign the form.

Forms

Level IStudent/Parent Complaint Form (PRINTABLE) (PDF)

Level II Student/Parent Complaint Form (PRINTABLE) (PDF)

Level III Student/Parent Complaint Form (PRINTABLE) (PDF)

Refusal of Entry or Ejection of Unauthorized Persons Complaint or Appeal Process

A school administrator, school resource officer, or school district peace officer may refuse to allow persons to enter on or may eject a person from property under the district's control if the person refuses to leave peaceably on request and:

• The person poses a substantial risk of harm to any person; or
• The person behaves in a manner that is inappropriate for a school setting and:
  • The administrator, resource officer, or peace officer issues a verbal warning to the person that the person's behavior is inappropriate and may result in the person's refusal of entry or ejection; and
  • The person persists in that behavior.

A district shall maintain a record of each verbal warning issued, including the name of the person to whom the warning was issued and the date of issuance.

Read about our Policy

Reconsideration of Instructional or Library Materials

Once your complaint form is filled out completely, submit it by hand delivery, fax, email or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in EF (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with EF (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.

Reconsideration of Instructional or Library Materials Form

Non-Parents of Students (Community Members) Complaint Process

Once your complaint form is filled out completely, submit it by hand delivery, fax, email or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in GF (LOCAL). All complaints will be heard in accordance with GF (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.

Read More About FNG (LOCAL) and FNG (LEGAL) (PDF)

Forms

Level I Community Member Complaint Form

Level II Community Member Complaint Form

Level III Community Member Complaint Form

In-District Transfer Requests

• Transfers are granted for hardship reasons only.
• Transfers are subject to space available at the time the request is made.
• There will be no change of schools granted once the school year begins.
• The parent is responsible for ALL transportation.
• Request for a specific teacher will not be accepted.
• Failure to follow discipline, attendance and grade policies may result in revocation of transfer.
• All supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.

Once your transfer request is filled out completely, submit it to
The Student Services Department,612 N. Campbell Street, Willis, TX 77378

District Transfer Regulations (FC, FDA, and FDB)

24-25 Student Transfer Application

Willis ISD prohibits bullying, including cyberbullying:

• On school property,
• At school-sponsored or school-related activities on or off school property,or
• In any vehicle being used for transporting students to or from school or a school-sponsored or school-related activity.

Bullying may include physical conduct or verbal or written expression, including electronic expression, that was delivered to school property or to the site of a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or off school property or outside of a school-sponsored or school-related activity, if the cyberbullying interferes with a student’s educational opportunities or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a classroom, school, or school-sponsored or school-related activity.

Bullying is not tolerated by the District, and any student or parent of a student who believes that the student or another student has experienced bullying or that a student has engaged in bullying is encouraged to immediately report the incident. Retaliation against anyone involved in the reporting process is a violation of District policy and is prohibited.

Students or parents may report an alleged incident of bullying, orally or in writing, to a teacher, school counselor, principal, or other District employee. Students or parents may obtain an Incident Report Form at the links below. A student may report the incident anonymously.

K12 Anonymous Alerts

Willis ISD has an anonymous alert reporting system called K12 Anonymous Alerts. AnonymousAlerts® allows students or parents to quickly, easily, andanonymouslyreport urgent information to school officials across all of our school campuses. The mobile app and web-based reporting system provides secure one-way or two-way encrypted messages. All reports remain completelyanonymous by default,or you can ask administrators to contact you.

Visit the Willis ISD Anonymous Alerts Page

You can also download the app in your device's app store. The app is a red icon and the Activation Code is "WillisISD."

When an allegation of bullying is reported, the principal or designee shall notify a parent of the alleged victim and a parent of the student alleged to have engaged in the conduct. The principal or designee shall conduct an appropriate investigation based on the allegations in the report. The principal or designee shall promptly take interim action calculated to prevent bullying during the course of an investigation, if appropriate.We encourage you to communicate with your designated campus administrator during this time.Learn more about the district's bullying policy.

Once your report form is filled out completely,submit itby hand delivery, fax or U.S. mail to the appropriate campus administrator. All complaints will be investigated in accordance with FII(LEGAL) and FII(LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.

• FFI(LOCAL)
• FFI(LEGAL)

Printable Forms

Steps

1. Download the file.
2. Print the form.
3. Complete the form (please print clearly).
4. Sign the form.

Forms

• Incident Report Form - Student
• Incident Report Form - Adult

Approved Vendors for the 2024-2025School Year

• Danzco Dance Academy
• Walden Racquet Center

Download the Willis ISD Off-Campus PE Provider Application 24-25SY (PDF)

Download the Willis ISD Off-Campus PE Student Application 24-25SY (PDF)