The Amherst County Public Schools Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices, as required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504. Mr. Jim Gallagher, Chief Human Resources Officer is designated as the Compliance Office responsible for assurances of non-discrimination. He may be reached at the following address: PO Box 1257, Amherst, VA 24521, telephone number (434) 946-9376 and e-mail jgallagher@amherst.k12.va.us. The school system is committed to providing a workplace which reflects the racial, gender and cultural diversity of our county and the children we serve. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity. The school system will make reasonable accommodations upon request to enable any employee with a disability to perform essential job functions. Refer to Policy GB.