Equal Education Opportunity

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY (500)

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 it and 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 opportunity.

The board supports the delivery of the educational program and services free of discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. This concept of equal educational opportunity serves as a guide for the board and employees in making decisions relating to school district facilities, employment, and selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum, and regulations affecting students.

In the delivery of the education program, students will treat the employees with respect and students will receive the same in return. Employees have the best interests of the students in mind and will assist them in school-related or personal matters if they are able to do so. Students should feel free to discuss problems, whether school-related or personal, with the guidance counselor or other employees.

EQUAL EDUCATION - SECTION 504 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION (102.E1)

Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the Washington Community School District are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of age (except students), color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.

The school district does not discriminate on the basis of age (except students), color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), § 504 or Iowa Code § 280.3 is directed to contact:

Title: Equity Coordinator/Veta Thode

Office Address: 404 West Main, Washington, Iowa 52353

Phone Number: (319) 653-6543

who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the school district's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, § 504 and Iowa Code § 280.3 (2007)