Sex Education Advisory Board Application Information
Applications are due by 12/31/24
The APS School Board is seeking nominees to serve on the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) as required by state law. Interested parties can apply directly using this Link, download and print a PDF version HERE or pick up a paper copy at any APS school building.
The composition of the Alpena Public School Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) is defined by applicable State Law. This volunteer board is made up of parents who have a child attending a district school, students of the district, educators, local clergy, and community health representatives.
The goals of this advisory board are to:
Establish program goals and objectives for student knowledge and skills that are likely to reduce the rates of sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additional program goals and objectives may be established by the sex education advisory board that are not contrary to Michigan law.
Review the materials and methods of instruction used and make recommendations to the Board for implementation. The advisory board shall take into consideration the District's needs, demographics, and trends, including, but not limited to, teenage pregnancy rates, sexually transmitted disease rates, and incidents of student sexual violence and harassment.
At least once every two (2) years, evaluate, measure, and report the attainment of program goals and objectives established by the advisory board. The Board shall make the resulting report available to parents in the District.
Those interested in being considered to serve on this advisory board should contact the Secretary to the Board of Education at 989.358.5042 to request an application. Seats are filled on an "as-needed" basis and applications are accepted anytime. Seats are filled through appointments made by the Board of Education. Appointments are made to maintain a balanced committee including representation from parents/guardians of APS students enrolled at elementary, middle, and high school levels, health officials, clergy, students, and school personnel. Applications are stamped with a date upon receipt and are kept on file for two years.
Join the Alpena Public Schools Sex Education Advisory Board
The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education seeks dedicated individuals to serve a two-year term on the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB). The SEAB is expected to meet 3-5 times per year typically.
Who Can Serve?
The SEAB is a volunteer committee composed of a diverse group, including parents of district students, students, educators, local clergy, and community health representatives, as defined by state law. This broad representation ensures that multiple perspectives are considered in shaping the district’s sex education programs.
Board Goals and Responsibilities:
The SEAB plays a vital role in shaping sex education within the district. Its primary objectives include:
Setting program goals and objectives designed to reduce the rates of sexual activity, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases among students.
Reviewing instructional materials and methods, and recommending improvements to the Board of Education. The SEAB considers local data and trends, such as teenage pregnancy rates, sexually transmitted diseases, and incidents of sexual violence and harassment when making decisions.
Every two years, the SEAB will evaluate the program’s effectiveness and report its findings to the Board, which will share the results with district parents.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in contributing to the SEAB, please contact the Board of Education Secretary at 989.358.5042 to request an application. A hard copy of the application can be printed from our website or picked up at any school office. Applicants can also go to our website www.alpenaschools.com and fill out an application online by choosing the District page then Board of Education and scrolling down to the link or submit an application using this link.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and positions are filled as needed to maintain a balanced representation from parents of students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, along with health professionals, clergy, law enforcement, and school staff. Applications remain on file for two years from the date received. The current window for applications is 12/10/24 through 12/31/24.
