Equity Statement
It is the policy of the Bettendorf Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Mike Raso, Assistant Superintendent, 800 23rd St., Bettendorf, IA 52722, 563/359-3681, mraso@bettendorf.k12.ia.us
Investigator: Assistant Superintendent Mike Raso 359-3681
Alternates: High School - Associate Principal Joy Kelly 332-7001
High School - Associate Principal/Athletic Director Mark Brooks 332-4516
High School - Nurses Melanie Gellhaus & Dea Saul 332-7001
Herbert Hoover Elementary - Principal Jeff Johannsen 332-8636
Neil Armstrong Elementary - Principal Kevin Hatfield 359-8275
Board Policies
602.1 Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students
602.2 Multi-Cultural and Gender Fair Education
602.3 Equal Educational Opportunity
602.3E1 Equal Educational Opportunity: Building Level Complaint Form
602.3E2 Equal Educational Opportunity: District Level Complaint Form
602.3E3 Equal Educational Opportunity: Notice of Nondiscrimination
602.3E4 Equal Educational Opportunity Checklist
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The Bettendorf Community School District will provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies. Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring, placement, promotion, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and layoff or termination. The school district will take affirmative action in major job categories where women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities are underrepresented. Employees will support and comply with the district’s established equal opportunity and affirmative action policies.
Employees will be given notice of this policy annually.
The Board will appoint a Multi-Cultural Gender Fair Compliance Officer. The Multi-Cultural Gender Fair Compliance Officer will have the responsibility of drafting the affirmative action plan. The affirmative action plan will be reviewed by the Board at least every two years.
Investigator: Assistant Superintendent Mike Raso 359-3681
Alternates: High School - Associate Principal Joy Kelly 332-7001
High School - Associate Principal/Athletic Director Mark Brooks 332-4516
High School - Nurses Melanie Gellhaus & Dea Saul 332-7001
Herbert Hoover Elementary - Principal Jeff Johannsen 332-8636
Neil Armstrong Elementary - Principal Kevin Hatfield 359-8275
Board Policies
401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
401.1E1 Equal Employment Opportunity (Affirmative Action Plan)
401.1E2 Compliance Violation Grievance Procedure for Title IX
401.1E3 Compliance Violation Complaint Form
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Anti-Bullying/Harassment
Harassment and bullying of students and employees are against federal, state and local policy, and are not tolerated by the board. The board is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the board has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment of students by other students, by school employees, and by volunteers who have direct contact with students will not be tolerated in the school or school district.
The board prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students, based on any of the following actual or perceived traits or characteristics, including but not limited to, age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Harassment against employees based upon the employee’s race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability is also prohibited.
Investigator: Assistant Superintendent Mike Raso 359-3681
Alternates: High School - Associate Principal Joy Kelly 332-7001
High School - Associate Principal/Athletic Director Mark Brooks 332-4516
High School - Nurses Melanie Gellhaus & Dea Saul 332-7001
Herbert Hoover Elementary - Principal Jeff Johannsen 332-8636
Neil Armstrong Elementary - Principal Kevin Hatfield 359-8275
Board Policies:
104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment
104.E1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Documentation
104.E2 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Witness Disclosure Form
104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Procedures
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Homelessness
If you or your family lives in any of the following situations:
l In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground;
l On the street;
l In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations; or,
l Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing,
Then, you and your children have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Contact your school principal, guidance counselor, or the district’s liaison for homeless education for more information.
When you move, you should do the following:
l Contact the school district’s local liaison for homeless education at 563/359-9375 or the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant at 563/359-3681 (see more information below). These individuals can help you enroll your child in a new school or arrange for your child to continue in his or her former school. Or, someone at a shelter, social services office, or the school can direct you to the person you need to contact.
l Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in helping your child adjust to new circumstances.
l Ask the local liaison for homeless education, school counselor, shelter provider, or social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies if needed.
State Coordinator: Raymond E. Morley, Dept. of Education, Des Moines, IA 50319 - Phone: 515/ 281-3966, e-mail: ray.morley@ed.state.ia.us
If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free Helpline number: 1-800-308-2145
Board Policies:
501.14 Homeless Children and Youth
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