The Seymour Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity and is committed to ensuring that these principles are carried out as provided by applicable law.

Equal employment opportunity means showing neutrality with regard to the race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, age or other legally protected class of individuals as provided by applicable state and federal law in an employment decision or context.

This policy statement is based on both the spirit and the letter of the state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulation and executive orders.

The superintendent will appoint a staff designee as the Equity Officer who, in cooperation with all staff members, will execute this policy.

Accepted 11/20/1995