It is the policy of the Algona Community School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexial orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
It is also the policy of this district that the curriculum content and instructional materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of careers, roles, and life styles open to women as well as men in our society. One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion and disability race, color, national origin, creed, socio-economic status, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status.age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status or disability. The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI, or Section 504 may be directed to the Curriculum Equity Coordinator, 600 S. Hale St., Algona, Iowa 50511, 515-295-3528; to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa; or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.
Legal Reference:
(Code of Iowa)
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq. (2006).
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq. (2006).
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq. (2006).
29 U.S.C. § 794 (2006).
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (2006).
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100 (2006).
34 C.F.R. Pt. 104 (2006).
Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11,
280.3 (2009). 281 I.A.C. 12.19B, 19B.11, 601A
Date of Adoption:
October 14, 1985
Date of Review:
November 11, 1996
Date of Revisions:
October 12, 2020
