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We invite your opinions and feedback about the District. If you have something you would like to share with us, please call the Administration Center at (563) 359-3681 or fill out one of the district forms above. Thank you!
Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the Bettendorf Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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 Affirmative Action Coordinator, District Administration Center, P. O. Box 1150, Bettendorf, IA. 52722, (563) 359-3681.
Anti-Bullying/Harassment
District Bullying Prevention Information
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.
RELATED BOARD POLICIES
104 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment
104.E1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form
104.R1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Procedures
Equal Educational Opportunity
The Board of Directors will not discriminate in its educational activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, disability, or marital status.
The Board of Directors requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.
The Board of Directors is committed to the policy that no otherwise qualified person will be excluded from educational activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, disability, or marital status. Further, the board affirms the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and to be protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and harassment.
RELATED BOARD POLICIES
102.E1 - Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination
102.E2 - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
102.E3 - Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
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.
RELATED BOARD POLICIES
401.1 - Equal Employment Opportunity
401.1E1 - Equal Employment Opportunity (Affirmative Action Plan)
Homelessness
If you or your family lives in any of the following situations:
- In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground;
- On the street;
- In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations; or,
- 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:
Contact the school district’s local liaison for homeless education or the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant. 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.
- Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in helping your child adjust to new circumstances.
- Ask the local liaison for homeless education, school counselor, shelter provider, or social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies if needed.
Local Contacts
Cathy Weis
Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant
(563) 359-3681
cweis@bettendorf.k12.ia.us
State Coordinator
RAYMOND E. MORLEY
Dept. of Education, Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3966
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