The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The belief in equal educational opportunity serves as a guide for the board and employees in making decisions relating to school district facilities, employment, selection of educational materials, equipment, curriculum, and regulations affecting students. The school district’s goal is to educate students in programs and activities that foster a healthy social, intellectual, emotional, and physical self-concept. Each student has the opportunity to use Martensdale-St. Marys’ educational programs and activities. Each student is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that assures each student the same educational opportunity.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and policies, including by not limited to complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator in writing. The Affirmative Action Coordinator is Ashley Kraber and can be contacted 390 Burlington Avenue, Martensdale, Iowa 50160; 641-351-7400, ashley_[email protected].

Inquiries by students regarding compliance with equal educational opportunity and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Director of the Region VII office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604 (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576 [email protected], the Iowa Civil Rights Commissioner, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321 https://icrc.iowa.gov, (515) 281-4121 or the Iowa Dept. of Education, Grimes State Office Bldg., Des Moines, IA 50319. (515) 281-5294. This inquiry or complaint to the federal or state office may be made instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District, in its educational program, has an intervention process to assist students experiencing behavior and learning difficulties. The Building Principal is responsible for this process. Parents wanting access should contact Jon Fitzpatrick at 390 Burlington Avenue, Martensdale, Iowa 50160; 641-351-7400, jon_[email protected].