• On August 1, 2024, new US Department of Education Title IX regulations went into effect, significantly changing schools' obligations when addressing sex-based harassment and discrimination complaints. "Pursuant to MCL 380.1508 (Public Act 57 of 2023), the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) developed age-appropriate informational materials for students in grades 6-12 titled Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide." Schools are required to disseminate this information to student in those grade on a yearly basis in a form and manner determined by the District.

        Title IX Co-Coordinators
         Lauren Christensen - 616-374-8043 - laurenchristensen@lakewoodps.org - 223 W. Broadway, Woodland, MI 48897
         Keith Carpenter - 616-374-8842 - carpenterk@lakewoodps.org - 812 Washington Blvd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849

        Title IX Investigator(s)
             Assigned per complaint

        Title IX Decision Maker
             Assigned per complaint

        Title IX Appeals Officer
             Jodi Duits
             223 W Broadway
             Woodland, MI 48897
             616-374-8043
             duitsj@lakewoodps.org