AC

NEPN/NSBA Code: AC 

NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The school unit does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in its education programs and activities, as required by federal and state laws/regulations. 

Discrimination against and harassment of school employees because of race (including traits associated with race involving hair texture, Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, and locs); color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy or related conditions; familial status; religion; ancestry or national origin; age; disability; or genetic information is prohibited.  

Discrimination against and harassment of students because of race (including traits associated with race involving hair texture, Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists, and locs); color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy or related conditions; parental,  family or marital status; religion; ancestry or national origin; age; or disability is prohibited.  

The Board directs the school administration to implement a continuing program designed to prevent discrimination against all applicants, employees, students and other individuals having  access rights to school premises and activities. 

The school unit has designated and authorized an Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements relating to nondiscrimination, including sexual harassment. The Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX  Coordinator is a person with direct access to the Superintendent. 

The school unit has implemented complaint procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination/harassment and sexual harassment under this policy. The school unit provides required notices of these complaint procedures and how they can be accessed, as well as the school unit’s compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations to all applicants for  employment, employees, students, parents and other interested parties. 

Legal References: 

Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-261), amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e-17. 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688, as  amended by 34 C.F.R. § 106. 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-7. 

Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 623-634. 

Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206. 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. § 794, as amended  by 34 C.F.R. § 104.7. 

Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213, as amended by 28 C.F.R. §  35.107.  

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, 29 U.S.C. §§ 2000ff to 2000ff-11. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000gg to 2000gg-6. 

Maine Human Rights Act, 5 M.R.S.A. §§ 4551-4634 (2023). 

NEPN/NSBA Code: AC 

Cross References: 

MSAD #60 Affirmative Action Plan 

ACAA – Unlawful Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students 

ACAA-R – Student Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 

ACAB – Unlawful Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees ACAB-R – Employee Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment  Complaint Procedures

ACAB-R Employee Discrimination/ Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 

Adopted:  March 12, 1987

Revised:  October 19, 2000

July 12, 2012

December 4, 2014

November 7, 2019

March 18, 2021

            December 18, 2025