JULY  2009

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Pleasant Valley Community School District to not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, or age.

The district requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

The district is committed to the policy that no otherwise qualified person will be excluded from educational activities on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, or age.  Further, the board affirms the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassment.

Inquiries concerning the application of federal and state nondiscrimination statutes and the implementing regulations to the district may be referred to Stephanie Judkins, who has been designated by the district as Educational Equity Coordinator, or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of HEW, Washington, D.C.  Ms. Judkins’ office is at Pleasant Valley Administration Center, 525 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722; telephone (563) 332-5550.