The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

If a person believes that s/he has been discriminated/retaliated against or denied equal opportunity or access to the District’s programs, activities or services, including employment opportunities, the person may utilize the following complaint procedures as a means of reaching, at the lowest possible administrative level, a prompt and equitable resolution of the matter.

The following individual(s) is/are designated as the “District’s Compliance Officer” (as known as “Civil Rights Coordinators”) (hereinafter referred to as the “COs”):

A person may also, at any time, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Cleveland Office, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325, Cleveland, Ohio 44115;

• Telephone:  (216)522-4970;

• Fax:  (216)522-2573;

• TDD: (216)522-4944;

• E-mail Office for Civil Rights

• Website