401.02 - Equal Employment Opportunity

The Bennett Community School District shall provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies.  An opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and layoff or termination.

Individuals who file an application with the school district will be given consideration for employment if they meet or exceed the qualifications set by the board, administration, and State Department of Education for the class or position for which they apply.  In employing school district personnel, the board shall consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  In keeping with the law, the board shall consider the veteran status of applicants.

This policy shall be reviewed by the administration at least one time per year.  Employees shall be given notice of this policy annually.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, including but not limited to complaints or discrimination, shall be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Bennett Community School District, Box D, Bennett, Iowa 52721; or by telephoning him/her at 563-890-2226.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed, in writing, to the Director of Region VII office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.  Such inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. 

Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a grievance are available in the district’s central administrative office.

 

 

Legal Reference:  29 U.S.C. §§621-634.
                                       42 U.S.C. §§2000e et seq.
                                       Iowa Code Chapter 20, 70 and 601A, §279.8 (1991).
                                       281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.4, 84-88.

Cross Reference:  405.2    Licensed Personnel Recruitment, Qualifications, Selection
                                       411.2    Support Personnel Recruitment, Qualifications, Selection

Approved:  3-31-92              
Reviewed:  7-08-19              
Revised:  6-10-02, 2-11-13