NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Ellicott School District 22 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status disability or handicap in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been established for students, parents and employees. The following person(s) has been identified as the designated employee(s) to coordinate compliance activities for the district.

As referenced in exhibit ACE-E, specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Section 504 or the ADA (handicap/disability) should be referred to:

H. Terry Ebert, Superintendent

395 South Ellicott Highway

Ellicott, CO 80808

(719) 683-2700

As referenced in exhibit JBA-E, specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) should be referred to:

H. Terry Ebert, Superintendent

395 South Ellicott Highway

Ellicott, CO 80808

(719) 683-2700

Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204.

Adopted: 05/17/07

NOTE: Per the attached policy, this notice shall appear on a continuing basis in all district media containing general information, including: teachers’ guides, school publications, recruitment materials, application forms, vacancy announcements, student handbooks, school program notices, summer program newsletters and annual letters to parents.