102 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. It is the school district’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.
B. The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school district’s policy on harassment and violence and the school district’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school district’s policy on harassment and violence.
C. This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
D. It is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
E. Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy. In the absence of a specific designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.
Legal References: Minn. Stat. Ch. 363 (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
Minn. Stat. § 121A.03, Subd. 2 (Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence Policy)
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that an equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district in accordance with Title IX regulations.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. It is the school districts policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.
B. The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school districts policy on harassment and violence and the school districts procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school districts policy on harassment and violence.
C. This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
D. It is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
E. Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy. In the absence of a specific designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.
III. COORDINATOR
Any student, parent or guardian having any questions or complaints regarding alleged Title IX violations should contact John Landgaard, the Title IX Officer for the district at (507) 372-2172 or at 117 Marine Avenue, Worthington, Minnesota, 56187.
IV. GRIEVANCE PROCEEDUES AND RIGHTS
A. Contact Title IX Coordinator with concerns
B. If concern is unresolved, grievance will be presented to Superintendent and School Board for investigation and response.
C. In the event of disagreement with the school district’s investigation and response the grievant has a right to request an impartial hearing with legal counsel.
D. Grievant has the right to appeal the impartial hearing officer’s decision.
Reporting Form A
General Statement of Policy Prohibiting Discrimination Toward a Student or an employee of Independent School District No. 518.
Independent School District No. 518 maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of discrimination against students and employees. All individuals are to be treated with respect and dignity. Discrimination by any teacher, administrator or other school personnel will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Complainant
Home Address
Work Address
Home Phone Work Phone
Date of Alleged Incident(s):
Name of person you believe discriminated toward you or a student on the basis of disability.
If the alleged discrimination was toward another person, identify that person:
Describe the incident(s) as clearly as possible, including such things as: any verbal statements (i.e. threats, requests, demands, etc.); what, if any, physical contact was involved; etc. (Attach additional pages if necessary):
Where and when did the incident(s) occur:
List any witnesses that were present:
This complaint is filed based on my honest belief that has discriminated against me or a student on the basis of disability. I hereby certify that the information I have provided in this complaint is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(Complainant Signature) (Date)
Received by:
(Signature) (Date)
First Reading: 3/15/05
Second Reading: 4/19/05
Adopted: 4/19/05