102 - Equal Educational Opportunity

It is the goal of the board to develop a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept in the students enrolled in the school district. Each student attending school will have the opportunity to use its education program and services as a means for self-improvement and individual growth. In so doing, the students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same educational opportunity.

The Red Oak Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) genetic information (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs) or marital status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for process complaints of discrimination. Any person with questions or a grievance regarding this policy should contact the Equity Coordinator, 604 S. Broadway Street, Red Oak, IA 51566, 712-623-6610, williamsj@roschools.org

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, national origin, religion, creed, sex disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or marital status. The board is committed to the policy that no employee or applicant for employment will be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or genetic information. 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.

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, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37^th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604 (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576 OCR.Chicago@ed.gov, the Iowa Civil Rights Commissioner, https://icrc.iowa.gov, (515) 281-4121 or the Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319. (515) 281-5294. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Legal Reference:

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq.

20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq.

29 U.S.C. § 206 et seq.

29 U.S.C. § 794

42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e.

42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

34 C.F.R. Pt. 100.

34 C.F.R. Pt. 104.

Iowa Code §§ 216.6; 216.9; 256.11, 280.3.

281 I.A.C. 12.

Approved October 13, 2014
Reviewed March 8, 2021
Revised March 8, 2021

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:41

102.R1 - Grievance Procedure

Students, parents of students, employees, and applications for employment in the school district will have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination under federal or state regulations requiring non-discrimination in programs and employment.

Level One-Principal

Employees with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with their immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. An applicant for employment with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or genetic information are encouraged to first discuss it with the personnel contract person.

A student, or a parent of a student, with a complaint of discrimination based upon their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or marital status are encouraged to discuss it with the instructor, counselor, supervisor, building administrator, program administrator or personnel contact person directly involved.

Level Two-Compliance Officer

If the grievance is not resolved at level one and the grievant wishes to pursue the grievance, the grievant may formalize it by filing a complaint in writing on a Grievance Filing Form, which may be obtained from the Compliance Officer. The complaint will state the nature of the grievance and the remedy requested. The filing of the formal, written complaint at level two must be within 15 working days from the date of the event giving rise to the grievance, or from the date the date the grievant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The grievant may request that a meeting concerning the complaint be held with the Compliance Officer. A minor student may be accompanied at the meeting by a parent or guardian. The Compliance Officer will investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve it. A written report from the Compliance Officer regarding action taken will be sent to the involved parties within a reasonable time after receipt of the complaint.

Level Three-Appeal to Board

If the grievant is not satisfied with the Compliance Officer’s decision, the grievant can file an appeal with the Board of Directors within 5 working days of the decision. It is within the discretion of the Board of Directors to determine whether it will hear the appeal.

The Compliance Officer is:

Superintendent of Schools

Administrative Center, 604 S Broadway St. Red Oak, IA 51566

(712)-623-6600

7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing charges with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights; the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs; or the Iowa Department of Education. Any inquiry or complaint to a state or federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:42

102.E1 - Notice of Nondiscrimination

Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the Red Oak Community School District are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment), genetic information (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs) or marital status (for programs) in its educational programs ands its employment practices. Any person having inquires concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Iowa Code Chapter 216, or Iowa Code Section 280.3 is directed to contact:

Equity Coordinator, Justin Williams

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High School, 2001 N. 8th St

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712)623-6600

who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing the state and federal laws outlined above.

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:43

102.E2 - Grievance Form for Complaints of Discrimination or Non-Compliance with Federal or State Regulations Requiring Nondiscrimination

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Describe incident or occurrence as accurately as possible:

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Address _______________________________________________________________________

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If Student, Name__________________________________Grade Level__________________

Attendance Center __________________________________________________________

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:44

102.E3 - Grievance Documentation

Name of Individual Alleging Discrimination or Non-Compliance

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State the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested.

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Indicate Principal’s or Supervisor’s response or action to above complaint.

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Signature of Principal or Supervisor ___________________________________________________________________________

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:49

102.E4 - Section 504 Student and Parental Rights

The Red Oak Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a student’s disability. It has been determined that your child has a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made to meet his or her individual needs as adequately as the needs of other students. As a parent, you have the right to the following:

Participation of your child in school district programs and activities, including extracurricular programs and activities, to the maximum extend appropriate, free of discrimination based upon the student’s disability and at the same level as students without disabilities;
Receipt of free educational services to the extent they are provided students without disabilities;
Receipt of information about your child and your child’s educational programs and activities in your native language;
Notice of identification of your child as having a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made and notice prior to evaluation and placement of your child and right to periodically request a re-evaluation of your child;
Inspect and review your child’s educational records including a right to copy those records for a reasonable fee; you also have a right to ask the school district to amend your child’s educational records if you feel the information in the records is misleading or inaccurate; should the school district refuse to amend the records, you have a right to a hearing and to place an explanatory letter in your child’s file explaining why you feel the records are misleading or inaccurate;
Hearing before an impartial hearing officer if you disagree with your child’s evaluation or placement; you have a right to counsel at the hearing and have the decision of the impartial hearing officer reviewed.

Inquiries concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Iowa Code Chapter 216, or Iowa Code Section 280.3 should be directed to:

Superintendent of Schools

Administrative Center, 604 S Broadway St, Red Oak, IA 51566

(712)-623-6600

Who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing the state and federal laws outlined above.

dawn@iowaschoo… Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:51

102.E5- Witness Disclosure Form

Name of Witness:

Date of interview:

Date of initial complaint:

Date and place of alleged incident(s):

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):
	Age	Physical Attribute	Sex
	Disability	Physical/Mental Ability	Sexual Orientation
	Familial Status	Political Belief	Socio-economic Background
	Gender Identity	Political Party Preference	Other – Please Specify:
	Marital Status	Race/Color
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry	Religion/Creed

Description of incident witnessed:

Additional information:

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________

Approved March 8, 2021
Reviewed March 8, 2021
Revised March 8, 2021

vanmetert@rosc… Mon, 03/08/2021 - 14:15