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Notice of Non-Discrimination
In compliance with federal law, Cabarrus County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
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Cabarrus County Schools programs are staffed and offered without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political affiliation, or disability.
The Human Resources Department may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:
Employment Age Discrimination/Equal Employment/ADA Coordinator
Marion Bish
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Post Office Box 388
Concord, NC 28026
CCSHR@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an integral part of the comprehensive secondary school program in Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County Schools offers a comprehensive Career and Technical Education program for students in middle and high schools. Courses are offered in Agricultural Education; Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education; Career Development Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Health Science Education; Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education; Technology, Engineering and Design Education; and Trade and Industrial Education. To ensure all students have access to CTE and are successful, Career Development and Special Populations support services are also available. All programs may not be offered at each middle and high school.
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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C . 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Director of School Nutrition may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:
Stephanie Almond
Director of School Nutrition
Post Office Box 388
Concord, NC 28026
Office: (704) 260-5551
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits Intentional Discrimination
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the Cabarrus County School System in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Review Policy Code: 1710/4021/7230 and Policy Code: 1720/4015/7225 for policies governing complaints alleging Title VI violations. General inquiries regarding Title VI compliance and appeal procedures may be directed to the Title VI Coordinator. The Title VI Coordinator is the Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services.The Title VI Coordinator may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:Title VI Coordinator
John LeGrand
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Prohibits Employment Discrimination
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the Cabarrus County School System in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Review Policy Code: 1710/4021/7230 and Policy Code: 1720/4015/7225 for policies governing complaints alleging Title VII violations. General inquiries regarding Title VII compliance and appeal procedures may be directed to the Title VII Coordinator. The Title VII Coordinator is the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.The Title VII Coordinator may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:
Marion Bish
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Post Office Box 388
Concord, NC 28026
CCSHR@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Office: (704) 260-5600 -
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act - Prohibits Sex-Based Discrimination in Schools/Education Programs
The Cabarrus County Board of Education will not discriminate against anyone on the bases of sex in its educational programs or activities, in admission to its educational programs or activities, or in employment policies and practices in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinators.The Title IX Coordinator may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:Title IX Coordinator
John LeGrand
Interim Deputy SuperintendentThe Title IX Coordinator may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:
Marion Bish
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Post Office Box 388
Concord, NC 28026
CCSHR@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Office: (704) 260-5600
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Reports and Grievances regarding alleged sexual harassment
Any person may make a report of alleged sexual harassment at any time, including during non-business hours, by contacting the Title IX Coordinators by email, telephone, or mail as follows:Title IX Coordinator
John LeGrand
Interim Deputy SuperintendentTitle IX CoordinatorAssistant Superintendent for Human ResourcesPost Office Box 388Concord, NC 28026Office: (704) 260-5600Grievances regarding alleged sexual harassment may be raised according to the processes and procedures outlined in Policy Code: 1725/4035/7236 Title IX Sexual Harassment-Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Process and Policy Code: 1726/4036/7237, Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process -
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
No child will be excluded from any educational program or be subject to discrimination because he/she is an individual with a disability, as the term is defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Protected individuals include any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment. The Director of Intervention Services and Exceptional Children and Section 504 is charged with the responsibility of serving as the Cabarrus County School System's Section 504/ADA Coordinator and is a contact person for questions related to Section 504/ADA for students. A 504/ADA contact for each school has been trained to serve as a resource for parents, guardians, and staff. These procedures shall be available through the Section 504/ADA Coordinator and the Section 504/ADA contact at each school. Policy Code: 3520 Exceptional Children Programs/Rights of Students With Disabilities for Cabarrus County Schools assures all children with disabilities ages three (3) through twenty-one (21) will have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their individual needs in the least restrictive environment, prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living, and ensures the rights of these children and their parents are protected. The Superintendent shall establish procedures for implementation of this policy. Cabarrus County Schools will adhere to state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the education of students with disabilities as well as Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities as adopted by the State Board of Education.Correspondence to the Section 504/Student ADA Coordinator should be sent to:Angela FitzwaterSection 504/Student ADA Coordinator
Director of Intervention Services and Exceptional Children
Post Office Box 388
Concord, NC 28026
CCSEC@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Office: (704) 260-5600 -
Broad Protection Against Discrimination and Inviting, Inclusive Environment for All Students
Cabarrus County Schools is committed to a nondiscriminatory, inviting, and inclusive school environment for all students. We have broad protections against discrimination as set forth in multiple Board policies, including Policy Code: 1710/4021/7230 and Policy Code: 1720/4015/7225. Parents and students who perceive any form of discrimination are encouraged to report it to the school principal. Further, parents and students are encouraged to contact the principal for any requests for assistance or accommodations to assure a nondiscriminatory, inviting, and inclusive school environment. Our principals work with students and parents in a sensitive, individual manner to assist students requesting specific assistance or accommodations. Further, our principals communicate directly with the school system’s Section 504/ADA Student Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator (referenced above) in providing guidance and assistance to students and parents. Our principals receive updates on applicable legal protections including guidance from the federal government.The Title VI Coordinator may be contacted by email, telephone, or mail as follows:
Title VI Coordinator
John LeGrand
Interim Deputy SuperintendentTitle IX Training Materials: K-12 Coordinator Title IX Training
