Board Policies:

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Grievance Procedures
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, shall be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, 1502 C Ave., Vinton, Iowa 52349; or by telephoning (319) 436-4728. Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html U.S. Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO. 64114 (816) 268-0550 or Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA (515) 281-5294. This 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 complaint are available in the school district’s central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center. The board will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status in its educational activities. The board requires 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. The board is committed to the policy that no otherwise qualified person will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any school district program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Further, the board affirms the right of all students and staff, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment.

Legal Reference:

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq. (2010). 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq. (2010). 20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq. (2010). 29 U.S.C. § 794 (2010). 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (2010). 34 C.F.R. Pt. 100 (2010). 34 C.F.R. Pt. 104 (2010). Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11, 280.3 (2011). 281 I.A.C. 12. Cross Reference: 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity 500 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students 506.1 Student Records