HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
POLICY # 101
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district.
GENERAL STATEMENT POLICY
It is the school district’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.
The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school district’s policy on harassment and violence and the school district’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school district’s policy on harassment and violence.
This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
It is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy. In the absence of a specific designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.
Students with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education that includes general education, special education, and/or related aids and services.
Any concerns can be directed to any of the following:
Section 504 Coordinator: Alternate Section 504 Coordinator:
Name: Sandy Korf Name: Katie Hartl
Office Address: Office Address:
201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037 201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037
Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277 Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277
Email Address: skorf@isd2165.org Email Address: khartl@isd2165.org
Title IX Coordinator: Alternate Title IX Coordinator:
Name: Bonnie Scullard Name: Rob Prater
Office Address: Office Address:
201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037 201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037
Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277 Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277
Email Address: bscullard@isd2165.org Email Address: rprater@isd2165.org
Note- grievance procedure is available in district policy #106
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 121A.03, Subd. 2 (Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence Policy)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
Adopted 08/11/2014
Re-Approved 7-6-15
Re-Approved 4/8/2019
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
POLICY # 101
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district.
GENERAL STATEMENT POLICY
It is the school district’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.
The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school district’s policy on harassment and violence and the school district’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school district’s policy on harassment and violence.
This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
It is the responsibility of every school district employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy. In the absence of a specific designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.
Students with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education that includes general education, special education, and/or related aids and services.
Any concerns can be directed to any of the following:
Section 504 Coordinator: Alternate Section 504 Coordinator:
Name: Sandy Korf Name: Katie Hartl
Office Address: Office Address:
201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037 201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037
Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277 Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277
Email Address: skorf@isd2165.org Email Address: khartl@isd2165.org
Title IX Coordinator: Alternate Title IX Coordinator:
Name: Bonnie Scullard Name: Rob Prater
Office Address: Office Address:
201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037 201 E. Main, Hinckley, MN 55037
Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277 Office Phone Number: 320-384-6277
Email Address: bscullard@isd2165.org Email Address: rprater@isd2165.org
Note- grievance procedure is available in district policy #106
Legal References: Minn. Stat. § 121A.03, Subd. 2 (Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence Policy)
Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)
42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)
Adopted 08/11/2014
Re-Approved 7-6-15
Re-Approved 4/8/2019