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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Type: School Board Policy

Section: 400 EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

Code: 401

Adopted Date: 8/12/1980

Revised Dates: 10/13/2008, 12/13/2010, 11/10/2014, 2/12/2018, 11/24/2020, 1/6/2021, 10/10/2023

Reviewed Dates: 2/13/1990, 4/26/1994, 4/12/1999, 11/10/2003, 1/14/2008, 10/13/2008, 12/13/2010, 11/10/2014, 2/12/2018, 1/6/2021, 10/10/2023

l. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment and school district employees of the Moorhead Area Public Schools.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT

A. The policy of Moorhead Area Public Schools is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

B. The Moorhead Area Public Schools prohibit the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute impermissible harassment and the school district's internal procedures for addressing complaints of harassment, please refer to Moorhead School Board Policy 413 Prohibition of Harassment and Violence.

C. This policy applies to all areas of employment including hiring, retention, discharge, promotion, compensation, facilities or privileges of employment.

D. Every employee shall be responsible for following this policy.

E. Any person having questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the executive assistant superintendent of business and administrative services.

III. REPRISAL

The Moorhead Area Public Schools will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel who retaliates against any person who reports alleged unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, limited English proficiency, status with regard to public assistance, or disability toward a student or any person who testifies, assists or participates in an investigation, or who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such unlawful discrimination. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment.

Legal References:
Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
29 U.S.C. 621 et seq. (Age Discrimination in Employment Act)
29 U.S.C. 2615 (Family and Medical Leave Act)
38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services)
38 U.S.C. 4211 et seq. (Employment and Training of Veterans)
42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act)
42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. (Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities)

Cross References:
Moorhead School Board Policy 102: State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
Moorhead School Board Policy 404: Employment Disability Nondiscrimination
Moorhead School Board Policy 405: Veteran's Preference Hiring
Moorhead School Board Policy 413: Prohibition of Harassment and Violence
MSBA/MASA Model Policy 401 (Equal Employment Opportunity)