Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

27J Schools is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation, disability or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions relating to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.  

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and
members of the public as follows:

• Policy AC-R-1: Students
• Policy AC-R-2: Employees, Applicants for Employment and Members of the Public
• Policy AC-R-3: 27J Schools Title IX Policy

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws or issues concerning discrimination (in­cluding information about how to file a grievance if you be­lieve you are the victim of discrimination) should be directed to the compliance officer for these issues.

Student-related issues: 
Title IX Coordinator  MRhoades@sd27j.net or 303-655-2860. 

Staff-related issues: 
For all staff-related issues related to discrimination, contact Andy Pippin at APippin@sd27j.net or 303-655-2900. 

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This notice is available in alternative forms.

• View District Policy AC regarding Nondiscrimination.
• Learn more about Nondiscrimination and Title IX.
• Report a non Title IX Discrimination or Harassment Complaint