All employees, students, and school visitors must be protected from discrimination, harassment, and bullying at school and work. The Board commits itself to nondiscrimination at school and in employment. The Board expressly prohibits discrimination, harassment, or bullying in violation of law or as described in this policy.

The Board prohibits discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on protected classifications that include, but are not limited to, the following: race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, class, socioeconomics, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cognitive/physical ability, diverse language fluency, religion, status as an English Language Learner, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, immigration status, genetic makeup, or any classification or characteristic protected by state or federal law or regulation, or by this policy. The Board further prohibits discrimination against a person perceived to have any of the above characteristics or against a person for associating with someone protected by this policy.

Individuals who wish to file a discrimination, harassment, and/or Title 9 complaint may call the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Todd LoFrese, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services at 919-967-8211 ext. 28228.