The Pepin Area School District is committed to equal educational opportunity for all students in the District.
It is the policy of the Pepin Area School District, pursuant to s. 118.13, Wis. Stats., and PI9, that no person, on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, may be denied admission to any school in this District or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational, or other program.
This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (handicap).
It shall be the responsibility of the District Administrator to examine existing policies and develop new policies where needed to ensure that the Pepin Area School District does not discriminate pursuant to federal and state law. The District Administrator is the designated employee to receive complaints filed under s. 118.13, Wis. Stats., PI9, Wis. Admin. Code, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Superintendent shall assure adoption of a complaint procedure to resolve complaints alleging violation of these laws, assure that an evaluation of the District’s compliance with s. 118.13, Wis. Stats., is completed every five years under PI9, Wis. Admin. Code and submit Form PI-1197 to the Department of Public Instruction annually.
- Policy Adopted: Unknown
- Policy Amended: May 2006
- Policy Amended: June 2014
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