102 - Equal Educational Opportunity

It is the goal of the board to develop a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept in the students enrolled in the school district. Each student attending school will have the opportunity to use its education program and services as a means for self-improvement and individual growth. In so doing, the students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same educational opportunity.

The Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The belief in equal educational opportunity serves as a guide for the board and employees in making decisions relating to school district facilities, employment, selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum, and regulations affecting students. 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 Equity Coordinator, John Cain, 605 Walnut Street, Traer, Iowa 50675, 319-478-2265, E-mail: john.cain@n-tama.k12.ia.us.

Board policies, rules and regulations affect students while they are on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered vehicles; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if misconduct will directly affect the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district.

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, are directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, John Cain, North Tama County Community School District, 605 Walnut Street, Traer, Iowa 50675, E-mail: john.cain@n-tama.k12.ia.us, or by telephoning 319-478-2265.

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604 (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576 OCR.Chicago@ed.gov, the Iowa Civil Rights Commissioner, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321-1270, https://icrc.iowa.gov, (515) 281-4121 or the Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319. (515) 281-5294. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq.
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq.
29 U.S.C. § 206 et seq.
29 U.S.C. § 794
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e.
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100. 34 C.F.R. Pt. 104.
Iowa Code §§ 216.6; 216.9; 256.11; 280.3.
281 I.A.C. 12.

I.C. Iowa Code                                                Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                               Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                               Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                             DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                               Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code                 Description
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221                               Education - FERPA - General Provisions
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681                               Education - Sex
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701                               Education - EEO
29 U.S.C. § 206                                   Labor - Minimum Wage
29 U.S.C. §§ 794                                 Labor - Vocation Rehab Rights
42 U.S.C. § 12101                               Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities
42 U.S.C. § 2000d                               Public Health - Civil Rights - Federally Programs
42 U.S.C. § 2000e                               Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations    Description
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100                                 Education - Nondiscrimination for Programs
34 C.F.R. Pt. 104                                 Education - Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap

Cross References:  101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
   506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
   506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
   506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
   506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
   506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
   506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
   506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
   603.01 Basic Instruction Program
   603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
   802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 7/15/2019, 6/19/2023, 9/18/2023, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 19:44

102.E(1) - Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

The North Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, Industrial Technology, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences

It is the policy of the North Tama County Community School District not to 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 John Cain, District Equity Coordinator, 605 Walnut St. Traer 50675. (319.478.2265) email: john.cain@ntredhawks.org

I.C. Iowa Code                                                Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                               Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                             DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                               Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

Cross References:  101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
   506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
   506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
   506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
   506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
   506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
   506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
   506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
   506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
   603.01 Basic Instruction Program
   603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
   802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 7/15/2019, 6/9/2023, 9/18/2023, 11/18/2024, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:30

102.E(2) - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

(Title) John Cain, Equity Coordinator

(where located) 605 Walnut Street, Traer, IA 50675

(telephone number) 319-478-2265

(email address) john.cain@n-tama.k12.ia.us

I.C. Iowa Code                                                Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                               Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                             DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                               Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code                 Description
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221                               Education - FERPA - General Provisions
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681                               Education - Sex
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701                               Education - EEO
29 U.S.C. § 206                                   Labor - Minimum Wage
29 U.S.C. §§ 794                                Labor - Vocation Rehab Rights
42 U.S.C. § 12101                               Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities
42 U.S.C. § 2000d                               Public Health - Civil Rights - Federally Programs
42 U.S.C. § 2000e                               Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

Cross References: 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
506.01 Education Records Access
506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
603.01 Basic Instruction Program
603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 7/15/2019, 6/19/2023, 9/18/2023, 6/19/2023, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:25

102.E(3) - Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights

The North Tama Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a student's disability. It has been determined that your child has a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made to meet his or her individual needs as adequately as the needs of other students. As a parent, you have the right to the following:

Participation of your child in school district programs and activities, including extracurricular programs and activities, to the maximum extent appropriate, free of discrimination based upon the student's disability and at the same level as students without disabilities;
Receipt of free educational services to the extent they are provided students without disabilities:
Receipt of information about your child and your child's educational programs and activities in your native language;
Notice of identification of your child as having a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made and notice prior to evaluation and placement of your child and right to periodically request a re-evaluation of your child;
Inspect and review your child's educational records including a right to copy those records for a reasonable fee; you also have a right to ask the school district to amend your child's educational records if you feel the information in the records is misleading or inaccurate; should the school district refuse to amend the records, you have a right to a hearing and to place an explanatory letter in your child's file explaining why you feel the records are misleading or inaccurate; and
Hearing before an impartial hearing officer if you disagree with your child's evaluation or placement; you have a right to counsel at the hearing and have the decision of the impartial hearing officer reviewed.

I.C. Iowa Code                                      Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                 Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                                Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                              DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                                Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code                   Description
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221                                 Education - FERPA - General Provisions
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681                                 Education - Sex
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701                                 Education - EEO
29 U.S.C. § 206                                    Labor - Minimum Wage
29 U.S.C. §§ 794                                   Labor - Vocation Rehab Rights
42 U.S.C. § 12101                                 Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities
42 U.S.C. § 2000d                                 Public Health - Civil Rights - Federally Programs
42 U.S.C. § 2000e                                 Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations     Description
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100                                   Education - Nondiscrimination for Programs
34 C.F.R. Pt. 104                                   Education - Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap

Cross References:  101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
   506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
   506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
   506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
   506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
   506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
   506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
   506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
   506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
   603.01 Basic Instruction Program
   603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
   802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 7/18/2019, 6/19/2023, 9/18/2023, 11/18/2024, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:13

102.E(4) - Discrimination Complaint Form

Date of complaint: _________________________________________________________________

Name of Complainant: _________________________________________________________________

Are you filling out this ________________________________________________________________

form for yourself or

someone else (please ________________________________________________________________

identify the individual if

you are submitting on

behalf of someone else):

Who or what entity do ________________________________________________________________

you believe discriminated

against you (or someone

else)?

Date and place of alleged _______________________________________________________________

incident(s):

_______________________________________________________________

Names of any witnesses _______________________________________________________________

(if any):

Nature of discrimination alleged (check all that apply):

	Age		Race/Color
	Disability		Sex
	Religion/Creed		Sexual Orientation
	Marital Status		Socio-economic Background
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry

In the space below, please describe what happened and why you believe that you or someone else has been discriminated against. Please be as specific as possible and attach additional pages if necessary. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________

I.C. Iowa Code                                      Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                 Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                                Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                              DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                                Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code                   Description
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221                                 Education - FERPA - General Provisions
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681                                 Education - Sex
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701                                 Education - EEO
29 U.S.C. § 206                                    Labor - Minimum Wage
29 U.S.C. §§ 794                                   Labor - Vocation Rehab Rights
42 U.S.C. § 12101                                 Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities
42 U.S.C. § 2000d                                 Public Health - Civil Rights - Federally Programs
42 U.S.C. § 2000e                                 Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations     Description
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100                                   Education - Nondiscrimination for Programs
34 C.F.R. Pt. 104                                   Education - Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap

Cross References:   101  Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
   506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
   506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
   506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
   506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
   506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
   506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
   506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
   506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
   603.01 Basic Instruction Program
   603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
   802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 9/18/2023, 11/18/2024, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:07

102.E(5) - Witness Disclosure Form

Name of Witness: _________________________________________________________________

Date of interview: _________________________________________________________________

Date of initial complaint: _________________________________________________________________

Name of Complainant ________________________________________________________________

(include whether the

Complainant is a student ________________________________________________________________

or employee):

Date and place of alleged ________________________________________________________________

incident(s):

________________________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination alleged (check all that apply):

	Age		Race/Color
	Disability		Sex
	Religion/Creed		Sexual Orientation
	Marital Status		Socio-economic Background
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry

Description of incident witnessed: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional information: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________

I.C. Iowa Code                                      Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                 Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                                Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                              DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                                Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code                   Description
20 U.S.C. §§ 1221                                 Education - FERPA - General Provisions
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681                                 Education - Sex
20 U.S.C. §§ 1701                                 Education - EEO
29 U.S.C. § 206                                    Labor - Minimum Wage
29 U.S.C. §§ 794                                   Labor - Vocation Rehab Rights
42 U.S.C. § 12101                                 Public Health - Equal Opportunity - Disabilities
42 U.S.C. § 2000d                                 Public Health - Civil Rights - Federally Programs
42 U.S.C. § 2000e                                 Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations     Description
34 C.F.R. Pt. 100                                   Education - Nondiscrimination for Programs
34 C.F.R. Pt. 104                                   Education - Nondiscrimination on Basis of Handicap

Cross References:  101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
   506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
603.01 Basic Instruction Program
603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 9/18/2023, 11/18/2024, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 19:56

102.E(6) - Disposition of Complaint Form

Date: _________________________________________________________________

Date of initial complaint: _________________________________________________________________

Name of Complainant (include _________________________________________________________________

whether the Complainant is a

student or employee): _________________________________________________________________

Date and place of alleged _________________________________________________________________

incident(s):

_________________________________________________________________

Name of Respondent (include _________________________________________________________________

whether the Respondent is a

student or employee): _________________________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination alleged (check all that apply):

	Age		Race/Color
	Disability		Sex
	Religion/Creed		Sexual Orientation
	Marital Status		Socio-economic Background
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry

Summary of Investigation: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

Cross References:  101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
   104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
   104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
   104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
   104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
   104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
   401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
   502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
   502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
   506.01 Education Records Access
   506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
   506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
   506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
   506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
   506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
   506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
   506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
   506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
   506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
   603.01 Basic Instruction Program
   603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
   802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 9/18/2023, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 06/24/2026 - 19:51

102.R(1) - Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure

It is the policy of the Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation 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:

(Title) John Cain, Equity Coordinator

(where located) 605 Walnut Street, Traer, IA 50675

(telephone number) 319-478-2265

(email address) john.cainl@n-tama.k12.ia.us

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault).

Filing a Complaint

A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within 15 working days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed.

Investigation

Within 15 working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”). If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following:

A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint;
A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement;
A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement;
Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses;
An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and
Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation.

Within 60 working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings.

The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within 5 working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

Decision and Appeal

The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within 5 working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the superintendent. Within 30 working days, the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the equity coordinator of the decision within 5 working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

The decision of the superintendent shall be final.

The decision of the superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by in law.

This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available.

If any of the stated timeframes cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible.

Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures.

I.C. Iowa Code                                                Description
Iowa Code § 216.6                                Unfair Employment Practices
Iowa Code § 216.9                               Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11                             DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 280.3                               Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12 General Accreditation Standards

U.S.C. - United States Code Description
42 U.S.C. § 2000e Public Health - EEO Civil Rights - Definitions

Cross References: 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District
104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy
104-R(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures
104-E(1) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form
104-E(2) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form
104-E(3) Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form
401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity
502.03 Student Expression and Student Publications Code
502.03-R(1) Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation
506.01 Education Records Access
506.01-R(1) Education Records Access - Regulation
506.01-E(1) Education Records Access - Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records
506.01-E(2) Education Records Access - Authorization for Release of Education Records
506.01-E(3) Education Records Access - Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records
506.01-E(4) Education Records Access - Request for Examination of Education Records
506.01-E(5) Education Records Access - Notification of Transfer of Education Records
506.01-E(6) Education Records Access - Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena
506.01-E(7) Education Records Access - Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement
506.01-E(8) Education Records Access - Annual Notice
603.01 Basic Instruction Program
603.04 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
802.05 Buildings & Sites Adaptation for Persons with Disabilities

Approved: 9/17/2018, 7/15/2019, 6/19/2023, 9/18/2023, 4/22/2025, 12/15/2025
Reviewed: 11/17/2025
Revised: 11/17/2025

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