The District and the Board will not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status (for employment), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices, in accordance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
This nondiscrimination policy extends to educational programs, student activities and athletics, student behaviors, District staff members, the public, District employment practices, and all aspects under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Lake Community School District.
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 Board prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization, of students, based on any of the following actual or perceived traits or characteristics, including but not limited to, age, actual or perceived; color; creed; national origin; race; religion; marital status; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; physical attributes; physical or mental ability or disability; ancestry; political party preference; political belief; socioeconomic status; or familial status. The Board prohibits harassment against employees based upon race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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 District Director of Business and Finance at the District Administrative Office, Jane Loveall 2701 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, 712-336-2820, jloveall@spiritlakecsd.org; to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, 1-800-457-4416; to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office, United States Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604, telephone: (312) 730-1560, Fax: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov; 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.
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Approved 11/14/2008
Reviewed 11/12/18
Revised 1/9/2013; 8/8/2016; 8/12/19; 10/9/23