Policy 1300 – Prohibition Against Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
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 oppo1iunity 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. Depa1iment 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 person is 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:
Title and/or Name: Middle School Principal
Address: 3000 Main Street, Scott City, MO 63780
Number: 573-263-2139
Email
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.