102 Equal Educational Opportunity

Iowa Code § 216.9

Iowa Code § 256.11

Iowa Code § 280.3

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code

Description

281 I.A.C. 12

U.S.C - United States Code

Description

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221

20 U.S.C. §§ 1681

20 U.S.C. §§ 1701

29 U.S.C. § 206

29 U.S.C. §§ 794

42 U.S.C. § 12101

42 U.S.C. § 2000d

42 U.S.C. § 2000e

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations

Description

34 C.F.R. Pt. 100

34 C.F.R. Pt. 104

Cross References

Code

Description

101

104

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104-R(1)

104-E(1)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104-E(2)

104-E(3)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

401.01

502.03

Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation

502.03-R(1)

506.01

506.01-R(1)

Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01-E(1)

506.01-E(2)

Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records

506.01-E(3)

Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01-E(4)

Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01-E(5)

Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01-E(6)

Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01-E(7)

Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01-E(8)

603.01

603.04

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

802.05

Approved 2/11/88

Reviewed 8/17/2020

Revised 8/17/2020, 9/19/22, 8/19/2024

102.E1 Equal Educational Opportunity Section 504 Notice of Nondiscrimination

102.E1 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

The WACO Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Family & Consumer Science, (FACS), Agriculture, Business, Health

It is the policy of the WACO Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Nick Stout, 706 N. Pearl Street, Wayland, Iowa 52654, nick.stout@wacocsd.org, 319-256-6200.

I.C. Iowa Code

Description

Iowa Code § 216.6

Iowa Code § 216.9

Iowa Code § 256.11

Iowa Code § 280.3

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code

Description

281 I.A.C. 12

U.S.C - United States Code

Description

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221

20 U.S.C. §§ 1681

20 U.S.C. §§ 1701

29 U.S.C. § 206

29 U.S.C. §§ 794

42 U.S.C. § 12101

42 U.S.C. § 2000d

42 U.S.C. § 2000e

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations

Description

34 C.F.R. Pt. 100

34 C.F.R. Pt. 104

Cross References

Code

Description

101

104

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104-R(1)

104-E(1)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104-E(2)

104-E(3)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

401.01

502.03

Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation

502.03-R(1)

506.01

506.01-R(1)

Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01-E(1)

506.01-E(2)

Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records

506.01-E(3)

Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01-E(4)

Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01-E(5)

Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01-E(6)

Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01-E(7)

Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01-E(8)

603.01

603.04

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

802.05

Revised: 9/19/22, 8/19/2024

102.E2 Equal Educational Opportunity - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

102.E2 - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

I.C. Iowa Code

Description

Iowa Code § 216.6

Iowa Code § 216.9

Iowa Code § 256.11

Iowa Code § 280.3

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code

Description

281 I.A.C. 12

U.S.C - United States Code

Description

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221

20 U.S.C. §§ 1681

20 U.S.C. §§ 1701

29 U.S.C. § 206

29 U.S.C. §§ 794

42 U.S.C. § 12101

42 U.S.C. § 2000d

42 U.S.C. § 2000e

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations

Description

34 C.F.R. Pt. 100

34 C.F.R. Pt. 104

Cross References

Code

Description

101

104

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104-R(1)

104-E(1)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104-E(2)

104-E(3)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

401.01

502.03

Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation

502.03-R(1)

506.01

506.01-R(1)

Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01-E(1)

506.01-E(2)

Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records

506.01-E(3)

Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01-E(4)

Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01-E(5)

Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01-E(6)

Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01-E(7)

Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01-E(8)

603.01

603.04

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

802.05

Revised: 9/19/22, 8/19/2024

102.E3 SECTION 504 STUDENT AND PARENTAL RIGHTS

EDUCATIONAL PHILSOPOHY

102.E3 - SECTION 504 STUDENT AND PARENT RIGHTS

The WACO Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a student's disability. It has been determined that your child has a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made to meet his or her individual needs as adequately as the needs of other students. As a parent, you have the right to the following:

Participation of your child in school district programs and activities, including extracurricular programs and activities, to the maximum extent appropriate, free of discrimination based upon the student's disability and at the same level as students without disabilities;
Receipt of free educational services to the extent they are provided students without disabilities:
Receipt of information about your child and your child's educational programs and activities in your native language;
Notice of identification of your child as having a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made and notice prior to evaluation and placement of your child and right to periodically request a re-evaluation of your child;
Inspect and review your child's educational records including a right to copy those records for a reasonable fee; you also have a right to ask the school district to amend your child's educational records if you feel the information in the records is misleading or inaccurate; should the school district refuse to amend the records, you have a right to a hearing and to place an explanatory letter in your child's file explaining why you feel the records are misleading or inaccurate; and
Hearing before an impartial hearing officer if you disagree with your child's evaluation or placement; you have a right to counsel at the hearing and have the decision of the impartial hearing officer reviewed.

It is the policy of the WACO Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Nick Stout, 706 N. Pearl St, Wayland, IA 52654, 319-256-6200, nick.stout@wacocsd.org.

I.C. Iowa Code

Description

Iowa Code § 216.6

Iowa Code § 216.9

Iowa Code § 256.11

Iowa Code § 280.3

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code

Description

281 I.A.C. 12

U.S.C - United States Code

Description

20 U.S.C. §§ 1221

20 U.S.C. §§ 1681

20 U.S.C. §§ 1701

29 U.S.C. § 206

29 U.S.C. §§ 794

42 U.S.C. § 12101

42 U.S.C. § 2000d

42 U.S.C. § 2000e

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations

Description

34 C.F.R. Pt. 100

34 C.F.R. Pt. 104

Cross References

Code

Description

101

104

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

104-R(1)

104-E(1)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

104-E(2)

104-E(3)

Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

401.01

502.03

Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation

502.03-R(1)

506.01

506.01-R(1)

Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records

506.01-E(1)

506.01-E(2)

Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records

506.01-E(3)

Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records

506.01-E(4)

Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records

506.01-E(5)

Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records

506.01-E(6)

Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena

506.01-E(7)

Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement

506.01-E(8)

603.01

603.04

Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

802.05

Revised: 9/19/22, 8/19/2024

102.E4 DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

102.E4 - DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM

Uploaded Files:

newest_policy_102.e4.pdf

102.E5 - WITNESS DISCLOSURE FORM

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

102.E5 - WITNESS DISCLOSURE FORM

Uploaded Files:

newest_policy_102.e5.pdf

102.E6 - DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT FORM

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

102.E6 - DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT FORM

Uploaded Files:

102.e6_form.pdf

102.R1 Equal Educational Opportunity Grievance Procedure

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

102.R1 - Equal Educational Opportunity General Grievance Procedures

It is the policy of the WACO Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Superintendent of Schools, 706 N. Pearl Street, Wayland, Iowa 52654, 319-256-6201. Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault).

Filing a Complaint
A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within 30 days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed.

Investigation
Within 15 working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”). If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following:

A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint;
A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement;
A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement;
Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses;
An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and
Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation.

Within 60 working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings.

The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within 5 working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

Decision and Appeal
The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within 10 working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the superintendent. Within 30 working days, the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the equity coordinator of the decision within 5 working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

The decision of the superintendent shall be final.

The decision of the superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by in law.

This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available.

If any of the stated timeframes cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible.

Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures.

NOTE: The sample grievance procedures include an appeal process that ends with the superintendent. If the board chooses to have a different practice that involves the board in these grievance procedures, the procedures should be updated to reflect this practice.

NOTE: The Office for Civil Rights requires that the procedures must designate reasonably prompt time frames for the major stages of the complaint process. The number listed in the italic brackets for each stage includes suggested time frames based on guidance from both the United States Office for Civil Rights and the Iowa Department of Education. Districts should ensure that the time frames selected are reasonable for the individual district.

I.C. Iowa Code

Description

Iowa Code § 216.6

Iowa Code § 216.9

Iowa Code § 256.11

Iowa Code § 280.3