• NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

    Policy 1300 

    The District is committed to maintaining an educational and workplace environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities, and facilities. The District is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion, and contracted service.

    In its programs and activities, the District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and as required by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and state law. In addition, the District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Further, no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination based on the above listed characteristics under a school nutrition program for which the District receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA Food and Nutrition Service).

    This Policy governs the District’s compliance with the laws identified above, outside of Title IX. The following individuals are designated and authorized as the District’s Compliance Officer to coordinate compliance with the laws identified above (outside of Title IX), including to handle inquiries or complaints regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies:

    Director of Human Resources & Director of Student Services

     

    951 West College St.

    Troy, MO.  63379

    (636)462-4981

    ComplianceOfficer@troy.k12.mo.us

    A complaint by students, employees, parents, and patrons of the District alleging harassment, discrimination, or related retaliation based on a protected classification under the laws identified above (outside of Title IX) should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 1300. A complaint regarding sexual harassment or related retaliation of a student or employee under Title IX and that is alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020, should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 1301. A complaint regarding the identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement of a child with a disability under Section 504 should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 2110.

     

    Policy 1301

    Sexual harassment as protected by law is prohibited in this District. The District also prohibits retaliation against a person who files a complaint of sexual harassment or who participates in an investigation of allegations of sexual harassment under this Regulation.

    This Policy governs the District’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The following individuals are designated and authorized as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, with the responsibility to identify, prevent, and remedy unlawful harassment and retaliation under Title IX in the District:

    Director of Human Resources & Director of Student Services

    951 West College St.

    Troy, MO.  63379

    (636)462-4981

    ComplianceOfficer@troy.k12.mo.us

    A complaint regarding sexual harassment or related retaliation of a student or employee under Title IX and that is alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020, should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 1301. A complaint by students, employees, parents, and patrons of the District alleging harassment, discrimination, or related retaliation based on a protected classification under the laws identified above (outside of Title IX) should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 1300. A complaint regarding the identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement of a child with a disability under Section 504 should be filed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Regulation 2110.