Equity Statement-Grievance Procedure
Non-discrimination Statement
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity,
national origin, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs,
national or ethnic origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program
or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this
School District, except as provided by law.
Procedures for Filing Complaint of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment,
or Other Form of Illegal Harassment. (Refer to School Board Policy
2.70).
1) Complaints: Procedures for filing.
- Any person who believes that he or she
has been discriminated against, or placed in a hostile environment based
on gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, national origin,
religion, age or disability by an employee, volunteer, agent or student
of the School District should immediately file a written complaint. The
complaint should set forth a description of the alleged discriminatory
actions/harassment, the time frame in which the alleged discrimination
occurred, the person or persons involved in the alleged discriminatory
actions, and any witnesses or other evidence relevant to the allegations
in the complaint.
- The complaint should be filed with the
School Principal or Site Administrator. Complaints filed with the
Principal or Site Administrator must be forwarded to the Districts EEO
Officer within five (5) days of the filing of the complaint. If the
complaint is against the principal or site administrator, the complaint
may be filed directly with the EEO officer.
- If the complaint is against the
Districts EEO officer, the Superintendent, or other member of the School
Board, the complaint may be filed with the School Board Attorney.
For equity issues, please contact
Ms. Shirley Joseph, Equity Coordinator
210 N Duval Avenue, Madison, FL 32340
850-973-5022.