MANDATORY NOTES

    Non-Discrimination

    The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity,

    religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy,

    childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status,

    military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally

    protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and

    retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission

    and employment.

    Inquiries about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation,

    may be referred to the District’s applicable Coordinator and/or an agency with

    jurisdiction, such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the

    Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,

    or the Department of Justice.

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    Designated Title IX Coordinator

    Brad Perry

    Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

    300 W. B Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801

    906-779-2600

    perryb@imschools.org

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    The District’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and

    Grievance Procedures is available at Iron Mountain Public Schools.

    To report information about conduct that may constitute unlawful discrimination,

    including unlawful harassment and retaliation, or make a complaint of such conduct,

    please contact the applicable Coordinator listed above.

    Policy 4101- Non-Discrimination

    Anti-Harassment

    A. Policy Statement

    Employees will have the opportunity to work in an atmosphere free from unlawful

    harassment as defined by state, federal, and local laws.

    The District will promptly and thoroughly investigate complaints alleging unlawful

    harassment and take appropriate action, including discipline, against any person

    found to have engaged in unlawful harassment.

    B. The District’s procedures for investigating unlawful harassment are contained in

    Policy 3115-3115H.

    C. Reporting Requirements

    Board members, administrators, and supervisors must promptly report incidents

    of unlawful harassment and Retaliation that he/she observes or about which

    he/she receives information.

    Board members, administrators, or supervisors who receive a complaint alleging

    a violation of this Policy must promptly report the complaint, in writing, to the

    Employment Compliance Officer(s) identified in Policy 3115B.

    A failure to comply with reporting requirements may result in discipline, including

    discharge.

    Policy 4102- Anti-Harassment

    Civil Rights Compliance

    Officers Notice to Parents:

    ​Iron Mountain Public Schools' "Anti-Harassment Policy" is available on the district's policy website (search "Anti-Harassment).

    If you or someone you know has been harassed, you may either file a written or verbal complaint with the District's Anti-Harassment Compliance Officers:

    Andrew Mendini North Elementary Principal Anti-Harassment Compliance Officer 900 5th Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906)779-2626 mendinia@imschools.org

    Julie Wonders Director, IM-K Community Schools Anti-Harassment Compliance Officer 800 East E Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906)779-2660 wondersj@imschools.org

    Brad Perry Title IX Coordinator 300 W. B Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906)779-2610

    perryj@imschools.org

    Designated Section 504 Coordinator

    Amy Ryan 5-12 Building Principal

    300 W. B Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

    906-779-2600

    ryana@imschools.org

    Designated Civil Rights Coordinator/Employment Compliance Officer

    Andy Mendini and Julie Wonders

    217 Izzo – Mariucci Way Iron Mountain, MI 49801

    906-779-2600

    mendinia@imschools.org

    wondersj@imschools.org