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Purposes-Goals-Objectives

Equal Opportunity Plan

The President and the Congress of the United States, and the State of Connecticut, have enacted laws and issued directives affirming their intent to protect and grant equal opportunity to all employees and students. Also the federal government and the State of Connecticut have enacted and enforced laws on equal employment and equal educational opportunities.

The Board of Education reaffirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all  students and prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, pregnancy, or physical disability, in district educational programs and activities including, but not limited to, course offerings, athletic programs, guidance and counseling, and tests and procedures.  To the maximum extent possible, an intensive affirmative action program shall be an integral part of educational policies and programs.

The Board of Education also reaffirms its policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation, pregnancy, or physical disability, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need.  Sexual harassment is prohibited in employment decisions, nor shall decisions be influenced, affected or determined on the basis of membership in or holding of office in an employee association or union.  This policy shall be relevant to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment and/or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay, other forms of compensation including fringe benefits, employment selection, or selection for training and apprenticeships, promotion or tenure.

These statements shall be made available to all present and future employees and students.

(cf. 4118.11/4218.11 Nondiscrimination)

(cf. 6121 Nondiscrimination in Instruction)

Policy adopted:  7/11/05