Accommodation Requests

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Employees may request an accommodation including an ADA leave of absence or religious accommodation through the accommodations process outlined below.  After all required documentation is submitted, a representative from the benefits office will be in touch with you and your supervisor to begin the interactive process.  The interactive process is a collaborative conversation between the employee, supervisor and the District to brainstorm effective, reasonable accommodations based on the disability and job requirements.  Final recommendations are submitted by the District representative to the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RACOM) for a final determination.   

Process for Requesting an Accommodation including an ADA Leave of Absence

1.  The employee completes the CCSD Reasonable Accommodation Request form (below) and has their doctor complete the ADA Physician form (below).   The employee emails completed forms to benefits@cherrycreekschools.org.

2. A designated representative from the Benefits office will work with the employee, their supervisor and the Reasonable Accommodation Committee (RACOM) engaging in the interactive process to determine possible solutions for the employee.

3. RACOM reviews all final requests for reasonability based on the ADA.

4. A designated representative from the Benefits office notifies the employee in writing of the final outcome of the process.

Process for Requesting a Religious Accommodation

Cherry Creek School District respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees.  Religious beliefs include not only traditional and organized religions but also sincerely held religious, ethical, or moral beliefs.  The District will review accommodation requests for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the District.  Title VII and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) both prohibit employer discrimination on the basis of religion.  

1. Please complete the Religious Accommodation Request form (below).

2. Send the completed form to benefits@cherrycreekschools.org  or fax 720-554-4942.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 seeks to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation and public accommodations.  ADA prohibits employers from excluding people from jobs, services, activities or benefits based on their disabilities.

The ADA defines disability with respect to an individual as:

• A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity of such individual;

• A record of such an impairment; or

• Being regarded as having such an impairment.

​It also defines:

• A qualified individual with a disability as one who possesses the requisite skills education, experience and training for a position, and who can, with or without reasonable accommodations, perform the essential functions of the position the individual desires or holds.

• A substantial limitation as an impairment that prevents the performance of a major life activity that the average person in the general population can perform, or significant restriction as the condition manner or duration under which an individual can perform a particular major life activity as compared to the average person in the general population.

• A reasonable accommodation as a modification or adjustment to the job application process or the work environment that enables a qualified person with a disability to be considered for a position, or enjoy the same benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by similarity situated employees without disabilities.