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Non-discrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
The Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District and its
officers, employees, volunteers and business shall not discriminate against
any student , employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin,
sexual orientation (actual or perceived), military status, sex, disability,
genetic predisposition or carrier status, or marital status in its
educational programs or employment practices.
This policy of nondiscrimination/equal opportunity shall include, but not be
limited to (1) access by students to educational programs, counseling
services, course offerings, student athletics, extracurricular activities
and other school resources; and (2) recruitment and appointment of
employees, as well as compensation, benefits, professional development,
opportunities for advancement and/or termination.
The Superintendent of Schools shall develop regulations to ensure compliance
with this nondiscrimination policy, including the appointment of a
Nondiscrimination Compliance Officer whose responsibilities shall include
hearing all complaints with respect to alleged discriminatory practices
and/or actions and to provided for the prompt and equitable resolution of
such complaints. Further, such regulations shall include a process for
reporting a complaint, investigation, decision making/appeal, dissemination
of information regarding this policy and instruction of relevant personnel
in this policy and its regulations.
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