EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

The board 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title:  Superintendent

Address:  P.O. Box 310, Niobrara NE 68760

Telephone No.:  402-857-3322

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.  Harassment or discriminatory behavior that denies civil rights or access to equal educational opportunities includes comments, name-calling, physical conduct or other expressive behavior directed at an individual or group that intentionally demeans the race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or marital status of the individual or individuals or creates an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment for education.

Legal Reference:                  Neb. Statute 79-2,114-2,124

                                20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq.

                                20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.

                                20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 -1721

                                29 U.S. C. § 794

                                42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

                                28 C.F.R. Pt. 35.1

                                34 C.F.R. Pt. 100

                                34 C.F.R. Pt. 104

                                34 C.F.R. Pt. 106

Cross Reference                102        Educational Philosophy of the District

                                402.01        Equal Employment Opportunity

                                404.06 Harassment by Employees

                                501        Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for

                                                Students

                                504.18 Harassment by Students

Approved _______________ Reviewed August 2023   Revised __________________