Values

We are a unique and diverse family that embrace these values. We cheer for, support, and love each other. This brings us success in school and beyond. These values are carefully and thoughtfully woven into our classroom conversations and projects.

joy

I love learning, smiling, and laughing.

honor

I value myself, others, and our community.

wonder

I am curious and ask questions.

bravery

I try new and hard things.

craftsmanship

I persist to do my best work.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Future Public School

At Future Public School, we seek to build a community in which all voices and contributions are valued and there is shared access to resources and opportunities – this is only achieved with an explicit stance and strategy towards diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Our foundational belief is that every individual in our community brings unique perspective, experiences, and talent; we clearly name Equity and Justice within our mission and core values. In pursuit of creating this community, we ascribe to several principles of the National Equity Project:

We hold an equity imperative.
We articulate clear, ambitious goals, while also acknowledging the reality and roots of structural inequity. We understand the shared fate of all people and communities, and commit to target strategies and resources so that students furthest from opportunity can reach their goals – no matter how wide the current gaps.

We foster a culture of inquiry and innovation
We are a community in which all stakeholders manifest a spirit of curiosity and questioning, rooted in a growth mindset. We encourage our community to take risks, explore ideas, experiment, and innovate. Diversity of voice and perspective make our community stronger.

We believe in learning partnerships.
These partnerships permeate our community as we strive to establish trusting relationships, knowing that these relationships will accelerate the learning for both adults and children. Learning is personalized in the service of shifting power dynamics and building alliance toward mutually agreed upon goals. We embody a shift from “I” to “We” and believe that true inclusion is reached through collective wisdom.

We achieve equity through instruction and do so by applying a lens of instructional improvement and data to inform all decisions.
A compelling, shared vision of rigorous pedagogy shapes this lens. Our use of Teaching Tolerance’s Social Justice Domains of Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action, are not separate or additional to our core curricula, they are the foundation.

We believe in reconciliation and peacemaking as an antidote to oppressive discipline practices, unhealthy team cultures, and broken communities. We view restorative justice practices as our pathway to a more whole and healthy school community.

Title IX

WHAT IS TITLE IX?
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: “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.”

HOW DOES TITLE IX PROTECT STAFF & STUDENTS?
In summary, Title IX is a federal regulation that protects everyone, both students and staff, from sexual misconduct and discrimination regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

This means you have a right to be free from unequal treatment in educational programs or employment; sexual Harassment, such as unwelcome sexual advances, stalking or harassment on social media; sexual violence, such as sexual assault, dating violence or domestic violence.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Future Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Any variance should be brought to the attention of the administration through personal contact, letter, phone, or email.

FUTURE’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Lauren Tassos: Lauren@futurepublicschool.org
208-854-3923
511 E. 43rd St.
Garden City, ID 83714

NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT?
File a formal Title IX complaint to the Title IX Coordinator.
Formal Complaint Form

To learn more about the process Future takes when receiving Title IX sexual harassment reports, please refer to the Title IX Grievance Process or contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Grievance Process

POLICIES & PROCEDURES RELATED TO TITLE IX
5300 Student Grievance Policy
6600 Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation Policy
7600 Employee Grievance Policy
7700 Aiding & Abetting Sexual Abuse

TITLE IX TRAINING MATERIALS

Title I

Title I is the nation’s largest federal assistance program for schools, its primary goal being to help every child get a high-quality education and meet academic standards. Title I resources are directed towards students who need them most, helping children be successful in school.

Future currently operates as a Targeted Assistant Title I school, and is in the planning process to operate as a school wide program. This means that our current Title I resources are used to benefit only a sub-group of children enrolled in our school, as guided by our school’s “Targeted Assistant Plan”.

Title I staff support in our classrooms on a regular basis to provide instruction and assistance. Students may also be pulled out of the classroom at times for small group instruction and academic intervention.

Parents are a vital part of the Title I Program and are urged to participate through:

Membership in the Parent/Family & Teacher Group
Service on School Councils,
Classroom visits,
Participation in informational programs,
Family training workshops,
Family/teacher conferences, and
By signing the School-Family Compact.

The importance of a parent/family interest and involvement in his or her child’s education cannot be overemphasized.

Title I – Your Right to Know: review for more information about your rights to request information about staff qualifications since Future is a Title I school. In compliance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), parents and families in a Title 1 school have the right to request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) or instructional paraprofessional(s). You can view steps to doing so in this annual letter.