The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, 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, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.  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.

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. 1221 et seq. (2004)
                                       20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (2004)
                                       20 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (2004)
                                       29 U.S.C. 794 (2004)
                                       42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. (2004)
                                       34 C.P.R. Pt 100 (2004)
                                       34 C.P.R. Pt 104 (2004)
                                       Iowa code 216.9, 256.11, 11A: 280.3 (2007)

Cross Reference:  101        Educational Philosophy
                                       104.01  Notice of Nondiscrimination
                                       500        Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students

Approved:  2-10-92              
Reviewed:  6-12-23              
Revised:  4-8-13