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
