Number: 104
Section: Programs
Title: Affirmative Action Program for Employment/Contract Practice
Date Adopted: June 12, 1978
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003

Purpose 
The Board of School Directors declares it to be the policy of this district to guarantee to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or disabilities.   

Authority 
In order to achieve the aforesaid goal, the Board directs the Director of Human Resources to assume the responsibility of coordinating and implementing activities as Affirmative Action Officer.

Responsibility
It shall be the duty of the Superintendent or the Affirmative Action Officer to:

Job Analysis

  • Study periodically all existing job descriptions, required job qualifications, characteristics of employees filling said positions and salary guides for any discrimination, inadvertent or otherwise, that might exist.
  • The Affirmative Action Officer may be assisted in these duties by a committee composed of Administrative Staff, teaching staff members, parents and other residents and Board members.
  • The Affirmative Action Officer shall report to the Board on progress made in the affirmative action program for employment/contract practices annually.