NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL
The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability or handicap. Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual shall be paramount in the establishment of all policies by the Board and in the administration of those policies by the administration.
In keeping with these statements, the following shall be objectives of this school district:
1. To promote the rights and responsibilities of all individuals as set forth in the state and federal constitutions, pertinent legislation and applicable judicial interpretations.
2. To encourage positive experiences in terms of human values for children and adults who have differing personal and family characteristics or who come from various socio-economic, racial and ethnic groups.
3. To consider carefully, in all decisions made which affect the schools, the potential benefits or adverse consequences that those decisions might have on the human relations aspects of all segments of society.
4. To utilize educational experiences to build each individual’s pride in the community in which he or she lives.
5. To initiate a process of reviewing all policies and practices of this school district in order to achieve the objectives of this policy to the greatest extent possible.
The district shall issue a written notice prior to the
beginning of each school year that advises students, parents, employees and the
general public that the educational programs, activities and employment
opportunities offered by the district are offered without regard to race,
color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability or handicaps. The announcement shall also include the
name/title, address and telephone number of the person designated to coordinate
Title IX and Section 504 and
The notice shall be disseminated to persons with limited English language skills in the person’s own language. It shall also be made available to persons who are visually or hearing impaired.
The 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.
Adopted:
Revised:
LEGAL REFS: 20 U.S.C.
§ 1681 (Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972)
29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq. (Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967)
29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq. (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
42 U.S.C. § 1201 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
42 U.S.C. § 2000d (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
42 U.S.C. § 2000e (Title
C.R.S. 24-34-301 et seq.
(
C.R.S.
24-34-401 et seq. (discriminatory or
unfair employment practices)