Notice of Nondiscrimination

Diversity & Equality Statement

The Douglas County West Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Dr. Melissa Poloncic, Superintendent, 401 S Pine Street, Valley, NE  68064 (402) 359-2583 | Email: mpoloncic@dcwest.org

Employees and Others: Allison Nields, Title IX Director, 401 S Pine Street, Valley, NE  68064 (402) 359-2583 Email: anelids@dcwest.org

Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO  64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or email: ocr.kansascity@ed.gov OR mailto:ocr.kansascity@ed.gov

Douglas County West Community Schools is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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