Non-Discrimination Policy

It is outlined in OSSD BOT Policy JAA - Equal Educational Opportunities, every pupil will have equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, handicap, religion, or marital status. No student shall be excluded on such basis from participating in or having access to any course offerings, athletics, counseling, employment assistance, and extracurricular activities.

 

As provided under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

 

HARASSMENT PROHIBITED: Further, OSSD prohibits sexual harassment of or by any student. OSSD BOT Policies JAA - Equal Educational Opportunities and JB - Student Complaints of Sexual Discrimination/Harassment – Title IX apply to conduct during and relating to school and school-sponsored activities. Sexual harassment is inappropriate behavior and offensive. Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone in the school setting may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.

 

It is the policy of OSSD BOT not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or physical or mental handicap. This policy shall apply to recruitment, transfers, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment.