HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STAFF DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
POLICY #402
 
 
PURPOSE
 
The purpose of this policy is to provide a fair employment setting for all persons and to comply with state and federal law.
 
GENERAL STATEMENT POLICY

1. The school district shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities because of the disabilities of such individuals in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
   
2. The school district shall not engage in contractual or other arrangements that have the3 effect of subjecting its qualified applicants or employees with disabilities to discrimination on the basis of disability.  The school district shall not exclude or otherwise deny equal jobs or job benefits to a qualified individual because of the known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to have a relationship or association.
   
3. The school district shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, unless the accommodations would impose undue hardship on the operation of the business of the school district.
   
4. Any job applicant or employee wishing to discuss the need for a reasonable accommodation, or other matters related to a disability or the enforcement and application of this policy, should contact the school superintendent.  This individual is the school district’s appointed ADA/Section 504 coordinator.
   
5. Hinckley-Finlayson Schools (ISD #2165) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
   
6. Discrimination Compliance Officers:
   

          
    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

 Note- grievance procedure is available in district policy #106

COMPLAINTS:
            For complaints of discrimination employees can also file with:
 
            MN Department of Human Rights
            190 E 5th Street
            St. Paul, MN 55101
            800.657.3704
            651.296.5663
            TDD 651.296.1283
 
            Equal Employment Opportunity                               
            Commission                                                                
            330 S. 2nd Avenue                                                       
            Suite 420                                                                     
            Minneapolis, MN 55401                                            
            800.669.4000                                                              
            612.335.4040                                                              
            TDD 612.335.4045                                                    
 
Legal References:        29 U.S.C. 794 et seq. (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, § 504)
                                    42 U.S.C., Ch. 126 § 12112 (Americans with Disabilities Act)
                                    29 C.F.R. Part 32
                                    34 C.F.R. Part 104
 
Cross References:       MSBA/MASA Model Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)



Re-Approved 4/14/14
                                    Re-Approved 07/06/2015
Re-Approved on 10/10/2016
Re-approved on 4/8/2019