Equal Educational Opportunity

 

 

The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status socioeconomic status, or creed.  The board requires all person, 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, disability, socioeconomic status, or creed.  Further, the board affirms the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassment.  Inquiries regarding compliance with federal or state regulations requiring nondiscrimination in programs or employment may be directed to Mr. Rob Luther, District Equity Coordinator, Baxter Community School, 202 E. State, Baxter, IA 50028; or the Director of Iowa Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.