It is the policy of the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District to provide equal educational and employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or creed, in its educational programs, activities, or its employment and personnel policies. Affirmative steps are taken to integrate students in attendance centers, programs and classes on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or creed.
This agency shall
provide program activities, a curriculum, and instructional resources that will
reflect the racial and cultural diversity present in the United States and the
variety of careers, roles, and lifestyles open to both men and women in our
society. One of the objectives of
the agency's programs, curriculum, services, and teaching strategies is to
reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or creed. The curriculum,
programs, and services shall foster respect and appreciation for the cultural
diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties, and
responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society. It is the policy of this agency to
affirmatively recruit women and men, members of diverse racial/ethnic groups,
and persons with disabilities for job categories where they are
under-represented. A fair and
supportive environment will be provided for all students and employees.
Regardless of their
race, color, national origin, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or creed, inappropriate statement or
actions made from one employee to another, from an employee to a student or
vice versa, and from one student to another is a violation of this policy.
Inquiries or grievances related
to this policy may be directed to Peg
Colton - Equity Coordinator, L-M School District, 14478 170th St., Letts,
IA 52754, or to the Director of
the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines, the Director of the Region VII
Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the
Director of the Regional VII Office of Civil Rights, United States Department
of Education in Kansas City, Missouri.
Inquiries may also be directed to the Director, Iowa Department of
Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.