It is the policy of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District not to illegally 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 district’s Title IX Coordinator, Beth Happe, Elementary Principal, 390 Burlington, Martensdale, IA 50160; 641-351-7400, or [email protected].

Inquiries or grievances related to this policy may be directed to Beth Happe, Martensdale-St. Marys Equity Coordinator, Box 350, Martensdale, Iowa 50160, phone 641-351-7400, to the Director of the Region VII Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Director of the Regional VII Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education in Kansas City, Missouri. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director, Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146, (515) 281-5294.