Civil Rights and Student Protection

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. 

The Wachusett Regional School District is dedicated to creating and maintaining an educational and work environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people.  The WRSD desires to provide a safe environment that allows all students and employees equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, martial or parental status, sex, sexual orientation; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activities or school attendance under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.

With the aim of assuring equal rights and opportunities within our community and to comply with Federal Laws, State Laws, and State Department of Education regulations concerning these, the WRSD reaffirms itself to be an Equal Rights and Opportunities School District.  As an Equal Rights and Opportunities School District, it does not discriminate against individuals or groups because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or handicaps and disabilities. The school district’s commitment to nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community.

For more information on each Civil Rights area and Section 504/ADA, please check the individual pages specific to each area in this website.

ANNUAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT & TITLE IX UPDATE 2024-2025

Questions or concerns regarding discrimination/harassment and civil rights, or to file a grievance can be directed to the attention of the district discrimination and civil rights coordinators:

Alfred Ace Thompson   William Beando

Interim Director of Student Support Director of Human Resources

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator (students) Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator (staff)

Phone: 508-829-1670 ext. 253 Phone: 508-829-1670 ext. 224

Email: ace_thompson@wrsd.net Email: william_beando@wrsd.net 

Inquiries regarding compliance with civil rights may be made to: 

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Boston Office, US Department of Education

8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square

Boston, MA 02109-3921

Telephone: (617) 289-0111

FAX: (617) 289-0150

TDD: (800) 877-8339

Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov