Title IX Statement
Forest Hills Public Schools is an equal-opportunity educational institution.
The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, may be referred to the district’s applicable coordinator and/or an agency with jurisdiction, such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Department of Justice.
Designated Title IX Coordinator
Christine Annese
620 Forest Hill Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-493-8800
cannese@fhps.net
Designated Section 504 Coordinator (Student)
Daniel Brant
640 Forest Hill Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-493-8800
dbrant@fhps.net
Designated Section 504 Coordinator (non-student)
Christine Annese
620 Forest Hill Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-493-8800
cannese@fhps.net
Designated Civil Rights Coordinator/Employment Compliance Officer
Christine Annese
620 Forest Hill Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-493-8800
cannese@fhps.net
The district’s non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and non-retaliation policy and grievance procedures are available on BoardBook.
To report information about conduct that may constitute unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, or make a complaint of such conduct, please contact the applicable Coordinator listed above.
Available Resources
- FHPS Board Policies: The district’s full Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation, (including Title IX and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act), can be found in our board of education policies, linked here.
- Title IX Comprehensive Training: An informative slide deck from Thrun Law Firm reflects general legal standards for an informational presentation.
- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide Created by the Michigan Department of Education in partnership with the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
- Complaint Form: Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaint form.
- Copies of Title IX Training Certificates
District Title IX Coordinator
Christine Annese
620 Forest Hill Ave
Grand Rapids, Mi 49546-2322
email: cannese@fhps.net
phone: 616-493-8805
