HAMBURG - EQUAL EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICIES
Equal Education & Employment Opportunity Policy
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Hamburg Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity 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 the Hamburg’s Equity Coordinator, Dr. Mike Wells, 309 S Street, Hamburg, Iowa 51640, (712) 382-2017.
Multicultural (MC) approaches to the educational program are defined as those with foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, including race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, and socioeconomic background. The contributions and perspectives of Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, European Americans, and persons with disabilities.
Gender Fair (GF) approaches to the educational program are defined as approaches which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of women and men to society. The program shall reflect the wide variety of roles open to both women and men and which provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
Hamburg:
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Dr. Mike Wells, 309 S. Street, Hamburg, IA 51640; phone: (712) 382-2017; email: mwells@nishbd.org.
In addition, the District prohibits hostile work and learning environment harassment toward employees or students that are not allegations of discrimination. Complaints of hostile work or learning environment harassment may be filed with Dr. Mike Wells, 309 S. Street, Hamburg, IA 51640; phone: (712) 382-2017; email: mwells@nishbd.org.
The district is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of sexual harassment toward personnel and students on school grounds, on school time, at a school-sponsored activity or in a school-related context. Complaints of sexual harassment filed against students and complaints of sexual harassment filed against employees or adults may be filed with Dr. Mike Wells, 309 S. Street, Hamburg, IA 51640; phone: (712) 382-2017; email: mwells@nishbd.org.
Inquiries or grievances related to this policy may be directed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chicago Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60661, 1-800-669-4000. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director, Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146.
