EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION

Introduction

School districts operating career and technology education programs must ensure that they do not discriminate in their programs and services on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, gender, or disability. The Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education, publishes the vocational education program guidelines for eliminating discrimination and denial of services on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex/gender, and disability. These guidelines serve as documents for districts to follow in accomplishing equity and nondiscrimination.

Commendations or Strengths

The district-approved statement of nondiscrimination was printed on the brochures, catalogs, application forms, and other documents that were examined. The district has designated two compliance/grievance officers to serve the El Reno campus. The coordinators' contact information is published in area newspapers, in the student and employee handbooks, and in the board policy book. The administration and staff are commended for their in-service activities, resources, and utilization of training on recognizing and preventing sexual harassment.

The district provides an outstanding Next Step Scholarship Program. This scholarship pays tuition for students who are 16 to 20 years of age.

Specific Recommendations for Improvement

This adrninistrative review standard was met.

General Suggestions for Improvement

There were no suggestion for improvement

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