102 - Equal Educational Opportunity Policy and Multicultural and Gender Approaches to the Educational Program
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity Policy and Multicultural and Gender Approaches to the Educational ProgramThe District and the Board will not discriminate in its educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, creed, age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), marital status, or genetic information. Further, the District and the Board affirm the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassment.
The District and the Board shall encourage and engage in multicultural approaches to the educational program, which shall include approaches which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, including race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, and socioeconomic background; and which shall include the contributions and perspectives of Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, European Americans, and persons with disabilities.
The District and the Board shall encourage and engage in gender fair approaches to the educational program, which shall include approaches which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of women and men to society; shall reflect the wide variety of roles open to both women and men; and shall provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
The District and the Board will require all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the District to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.
Inquiries or grievances related to this policy may be directed to the Superintendent, 820 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA. 50595, 1-515-832-9200; to the Director of Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA. 50319-1004, 1-800-457-4416; to the Office for Civil Rights Chicago Office, United States Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL. 60661-4544, 1-312-730-1560; or to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60661, 1-800-669-4000. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director, Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146.
Approved: September 2016
Reviewed: September 2022
Revised: September 2022
102.E1 CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
102.E1 CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONStudents, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the District are hereby notified that this District does not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, genetic information, disability, race, national origin, color, religion, and creed in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.
The District does not discriminate on the basis of age (except for permitting/prohibiting students to engage in certain activities), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, genetic information, disability, race, national origin, color, religion, and creed in admission or access to, or treatment in, its its hiring and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with federal and/or state nondiscrimination law is directed to contact:
Name: Dr. Mandy L. Ross
Title: Superintendent
Location: Webster City Community School District Administration Building, PO Box 10, 820 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA. 50595
Telephone Number: 515-832-9200
This individual has been designated by the District to coordinate the District's efforts to comply with federal and/or state non-discrimination laws.
102.E2 ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
102.E2 ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATIONThe Webster City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
- Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources
- Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Arts, Communication, and Information Systems
- Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management
- Health Science
- Human Services
It is the policy of the Webster City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. A grievance procedure exists for processing complaints of discrimination. For questions or a grievance related to this policy, contact the District’s Equity Coordinator, Dr. Mandy Ross, Webster City Community School District, 820 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA 50595, Phone: 515-832-9200, email address: mandy_ross@webster-city.k12.ia.us.