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WYTHE COUNTY SCHOOLS’ POLICYMANUAL The manual is available on the web at http://wythe.k12.va.us/media/Wythe_County_

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Policy_Manual_6-11-15.pdf When electronically accessing the policy manual, a viewer may word or phrase search the document. A paper copy is maintained in the School Board Office

VI. False Charges Students or school personnel who knowingly make false charges of discrimination shall be subject to disciplinary action.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department ofAgriculture policy,Wythe

The Wythe County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, ancestry, marital or parental status, or in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The Wythe County School Board has designated the Director of Human Resources, 1570 W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382, 276-228-5411 as the Compliance Officer responsible for identifying, preventing and remedying prohibited discrimination. Complaints of discrimination may also be made to the Alternate Compliance Officer, the Executive Director of Student Services, 1570 W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382, 276-228-5411. To obtain this notice in large print, on audio tape, or in Braille, please contact the Compliance Officer or Alternative Compliance Officer by mail at 1570 W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 or phone, 276-228-5411. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit

http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. School Nutrition Program:

County Public Schools is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

and discipline is imposed, the disciplined person may appeal the disciplinary sanction in the same manner as any other such sanction would be appealed. E. Compliance Officer and Alternate Compliance Officer The Wythe County School Board has designated the Director of Human Resources 1570West Reservoir Street, Wytheville VA24382, phone 276-228-5411, as the Compliance Officer responsible for identifying, investigating, preventing and remedying prohibited discrimination. The Director of Human Resources may also be contacted by e-mail. The e-mail address is available at http://wythe.k12.va.us/Central_Office_Staff.php Complaints of discrimination may also be made to the Alternate Compliance, School Social Worker, 1570West Reservoir Street, Wytheville VA24382, phone 276-228-5411. The School Social Worker may also be contacted by e-mail. The e-mail address is available at http://wythe. k12.va.us/Central_Office_Staff.php The Compliance Officer shall • receive reports or complaints of discrimination; • conduct or oversee the investigation of any alleged discrimination; • assess the training needs of the school division in connection with this policy; • arrange necessary training to achieve compliance with this policy; and • ensure that any discrimination investigation is conducted by an impartial investigator who is trained in the requirements of equal education opportunity and has the authority to protect the alleged victim and others during the investigation. III. Retaliation

Retaliation against students or school personnel who report discrimination or participate in the related proceedings is prohibited. The school division shall take appropriate action against any student or employee who retaliates against another student or employee who reports alleged discrimination or participates in related proceedings. The Compliance Officer will inform persons who make complaints, who are the subject of complaints, and who participate in investigations of how to report any subsequent problems. IV. Right to Alternative Complaint Procedure

Nothing in this policy shall deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse to address concerns relating to prohibited discrimination including initiating civil action, filing a complaint with outside agencies or seeking redress under state or federal law. V. Prevention and Notice of Policy Training to prevent discrimination should be included in employee and student orientations as well as employee in-service training.

This policy shall be (1) displayed in prominent areas of each division building in a location accessible to students, parents and school personnel, (2) included in the student and employee handbooks; and (3) sent to parents of all students within 30 calendar days of the start of school. All students and their parents/guardians shall be notified annually of the names and contact information of the Compliance Officers.