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Policy

 

Instruction

Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of gender , race, color, national origin, marital status, age or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI, Title IX and section 504 of Federal Law.  It is the intent of the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools to comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations and operations. As a student or employee of the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools you are protected from discrimination in the following area.

If you are a student, you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the following criteria: admission to school; access to enrollment in courses; access to and use of facilities; counseling and guidance materials; tests and practices; vocational education, physical education, competitive athletics; graduation requirements; student rules and regulations; treatment of married and/or pregnant students; health services; extra-curricular activities; and other aids, benefits and services.

 

If you are an employee, you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the following criteria: access to employment (including recruiting, advertising; applications, testing and interviewing); hiring and promotion (including selection practices, application of nepotism policies, demotion, layoff, termination and/or tenure); compensation (including wages and salaries, extra compensation); job assignments (including classification and position descriptions, lines of progression, seniority lists, assignment and placement); leaves of absences (including leaves for disabilities, childbearing or medical conditions, childrearing leave); fringe benefits (including insurance plans, retirement plans, vacation time, travel opportunities, training and employer sponsored programs); labor organization contracts or professional agreements.

 

If a person believes that he/she has been discriminated against, they may make a claim that rights have been denied. This claim or grievance may be filed with the appropriate building principal who shall serve as the designated coordinator for Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.

 

 

The person discriminated against is to write down the actions, policies, or practices which you believe are discriminatory. You may obtain help from the Principal. Once you have filed your grievance, you will be asked to meet with those persons who would be involved in correcting the policies, practices, or programs that you believe are discriminatory. If there is agreement that you were discriminated against, corrective action will be taken to restore your rights. If there is not agreement, you may appeal the grievance to higher authority.

 

 

In the preparation of the civil rights grievance a complainant should consider the following:

 

The exact nature of the grievance - how the person feels he/she was discriminated against and any persons you believe are responsible.

 

The date, time and place of the grievance.

 

The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the grievance.

 

Any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the grievance.

 

The actions that could be taken to correct the grievance.

 

 

 

Legal Reference: Title IX,

                           Title VI, Section 504

 

 

Adopted: June 4, 1990

Revised: March 20, 1995

Revised: December 18, 2006