USD 443 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, military status, primary language, and/or disability.  This non-discrimination policy applies to admission, employment, programs, activities, and providing equal access to Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the Career and Technical (vocational) and/or other educational programs of the school.

Grievance Procedure:

USD 443 has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging noncompliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in any program or activity administered by the District.  The following have been designated as Section 504 Coordinators:

• Title VI, Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 or other pertaining to Employment:  Executive Director of Human Resources, 2112 1^st  Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801, (620) 371-1004.
• American Disabilities Act, Section 504 or other pertaining to facilities:  Executive Director of Business & Operations, 2112 1^st  Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801, (620) 371-1001.
• Title IX, Section 504 or other pertaining to students:  Assistant Superintendents of Elementary or Secondary Education, 2112 1^st Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801, (620) 471-2111.

Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability in a program or activity administered by USD 443 may file a grievance under this procedure.  Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability pursuant to the grievance procedure, or persons who participate in related proceedings, is prohibited.

Procedure:

• Grievance must be submitted to the appropriate Section 504 Coordinator within 30 calendar days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory act.
• A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it.  The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.  A complain form is available.
• The Section 504 Coordinator (or his/her designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint.  This investigation may be informal, but it must be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.  The Section 504 Coordinator will maintain the files and records of the USD 443 relating to such grievances.  The Section 504 Coordinator shall maintain the confidentiality of the person who files the complaint.
• The Section 504 Coordinator will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than 30 days after its filing.
• The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, (816) 268-0550.​