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Discrimination and Harassment Nondiscrimination Notice
The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District is committed to equal employment and
educational opportunity for all members of the school community. As students you are
protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age and disability in areas such as: admission to school, classroom
assignment, participation in courses or support services, grading, school-sponsored
extra curricular activities and competitive athletics, graduation requirements, and
student rules. The schools are also committed to maintaining a school and work
environment that is free of harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Harassment includes physical or verbal
conduct that is derogatory; this may include jokes, gestures, unsolicited remarks, or
other behavior that creates an intimidating or offensive working or learning
environment. If you have a concern about discrimination or harassment, you should
inform an adult in the school community. You may feel comfortable discussing your
concern with a teacher, your counselor, an assistant principal, or the principal. That
person will take appropriate steps to attempt to resolve the situation. Activities may
include discussion with involved persons, identifying and questioning of witnesses, and
other appropriate steps. This also means you have thought about 1) the nature of your
concern (dates, names, places, facts about the situation) and 2) actions you think should
be taken to remedy the situation. You may also bring your complaint to and obtain
assistance from the Director of Pupil Services. In most cases, a resolution will be
achieved. However, if it is determined that a hearing is warranted, a hearing will be held
before the Superintendent of Schools or a person that he or she may designate. The goals
of the above grievance procedures are to resolve complaints in a fair and timely manner
and to ensure compliance with nondiscriminatory practices. Additionally, reprisals or
retaliation against any individual who reports on, or files a discrimination or harassment
complains is strictly prohibited.
If you wish to discuss your rights, would like further information, or want to obtain help
in filing a complaint; you may contact the Director of Pupil Services at the Acton Public
School/Acton-Boxborough Administration Building. Any person having inquiries
concerning the Acton Public and Acton-Boxborough Regional School Districts’
compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, or
Chapter 622 is directed to contact the Director of Pupil Services, Administration
Building, 15 Charter Road, Acton, Ma. Telephone 978-264-4700 ext. 3265 who has been
designated by the Acton Public and Acton Boxborough Regional School Districts to
coordinate the Districts’ efforts to comply with these laws, or write to the Office of
Civil Rights, 33 Arch Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110, or the Massachusetts
Department of Education, Office of Program Quality Assurance, 350 Main Street,
Malden, MA 02148
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