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EQUAL
EDUCATIONAL
The
board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of r=
ace,
color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gend=
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identity or marital status.
The
board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons
and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school
district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive
orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal
opportunity.
The
board is committed to the policy that no otherwise qualified person will be
excluded from educational activities on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
disability. Further, the board
affirms the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and =
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be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassmen=
t.
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; 281 I.A.C. 12.
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Code No. =
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NOTICE
OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Students,
parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for
the Hinton Community School District are hereby notified that this sc=
hool
district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (except
students), religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientati=
on,
gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, i=
ts
programs and activities.
The
school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (exc=
ept
students), religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender ident=
ity
or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and
employment practices. Any per=
son
having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the
regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), § 504 or Iowa Code § 280.3 is =
directed
to contact:
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who
has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school distric=
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efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Ti=
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IX, the ADA, § 504 and Iowa Code § 280.3 (2007).
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GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
Students,
parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school
district will have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimina=
tion
under federal or state regulations requiring non-discrimination in programs=
and
employment.
Level One - Princi=
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Immediate Supervisor or
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Person
(Informal and Opti=
onal -
may be bypassed by the grievant)
Employees
with a complaint of discrimination based upon their gender, race, national
origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disabi=
lity
are encouraged to first discuss it with their immediate supervisor, with the
objective of resolving the matter informally. An applicant for employment with a
complaint of discrimination based upon their gender, race, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability are encour=
aged
to first discuss it with the personnel contact person. This paragraph is for employees and
“marital status” isn’t a protected class for employees.
A
student, or a parent of a student, with a complaint of discrimination based
upon their gender, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or disability are encouraged to discuss=
it
with the instructor, counselor, supervisor, building administrator, program
administrator or personnel contact person directly involved.
Level Two - Compli=
ance
Officer
If
the grievance is not resolved at Level One and the grievant wishes to pursue
the grievance, the grievant may formalize it by filing a complaint in writi=
ng
on a Grievance Filing Form, which may be obtained from the Compliance
Officer. The complaint will s=
tate
the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written
complaint at Level Two must be within 15 working days from the date of the
event giving rise to the grievance, or from the date the grievant could
reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The grievant may request that a me=
eting
concerning the complaint be held with the Compliance Officer. A minor student may be accompanied=
at
that meeting by a parent or guardian.
The Compliance Officer will investigate the complaint and attempt to
resolve it. A written report =
from
the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent to the involved
parties within a reasonable time after receipt of the complaint.
Level Three -
Superintendent/Administrator
If
the complaint is not resolved at Level Two, the grievant may appeal it to L=
evel
Three by presenting a written appeal to the superintendent within five work=
ing
days after the grievant receives the report from the Compliance Officer, the
grievant may request a meeting with the Superintendent. The superintendent may request a m=
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A decision will be rendered by the superintendent within a reasonable
time after the receipt of the written appeal.
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GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
If,
in cases of disability grievances at the elementary and secondary level, the
issue is not resolved through the grievance process, the parents have a rig=
ht
to an impartial hearing to resolve the issue.
This
procedure in no way denies the right of the grievant to file formal complai=
nts
with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, the U.S. Department of Education Off=
ice
for Civil Rights or Office of Special Education Programs, the Equal Employm=
ent
Opportunity Commission, or the Iowa Department of Education for mediation or
rectification of civil rights grievances, or to seek private counsel for
complaints alleging discrimination.
Level Four - Appea=
l to
Board
If
the grievant is not satisfied with the superintendent's decision, the griev=
ant
can file an appeal with the board within five working days of the
decision. It is within the
discretion of the board to determine whether it will hear the appeal.
The
Compliance Officer is:
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315 W Grand, |
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Phone Number |
712-947-4328 |
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Office Hours |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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