602.13 MULTICULTURAL/GENDER FAIR EDUCATION

602.13 MULTICULTURAL/GENDER FAIR EDUCATION

Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs). The education program will be free of discrimination and provide equal opportunity for students and will foster knowledge of, respect, and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society with special emphasis on Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, European Americans and persons with disabilities.  It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Equity Coordinator, 103 Central Street, Ste 300, Glenwood, IA 51534, (712) 527-9034, or gcsdequitycoordinator@glenwoodschools.org.

 

 

*Adopted:  07/09/12
*Reviewed:  11/18/13
*Revised: 04/04/16
*Reviewed: 01/08/18
*Reviewed: 01/09/23