Notice of Non-Discrimination
KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.
The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all designated youth groups.
Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), Fax (816) 268-0599, (800) 877-8339 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or [email protected].
NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF COORDINATORS
The Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools has designated the following persons to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.
The Director of Human Resources is designated to coordinate Kearney Public School’s compliance with, and handle inquiries regarding, Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), Age Discrimination Act of 1964, Equal Pay Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.
Melissa Herrmann, Director of Human Resources
Kearney Public Schools
320 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8011
For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education, please contact: Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Phone: (816) 268-0550, Fax: (816) 268-0559, Email: [email protected]