Athol-Royalston Regional School District Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Athol-Royalston Regional School District reaffirms that it does not discriminate in the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs or activities. The Athol-Royalston Regional School District also affirms its commitment to maintain a school and work environment free from harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or exercise of civil rights. Any harassment on the basis of race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or exercise of civil rights will not be tolerated.

If you should have a complaint or concern that there has been discrimination, you may also utilize the following procedure:

1. Report the violation to the building principal. The building principal will meet with you and other persons who might have information about the issue promptly and will attempt to resolve the issue. Any additional investigation will be commenced within a reasonable period of time. The building principal will issue his/her decision in writing to you within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the investigation.
2. If the complaint is not resolved, it can then be appealed to the District's Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Section 504/A.D.A. Coordinator. This appeal must be in writing, describe the circumstances, and the relief you seek. This appeal should be taken within one week after receipt of the principal's decision.
3. The Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Section 504/A.D.A. Coordinator will meet with you within a reasonable time. Following a review of the materials presented to the principal and any additional investigation which will be conducted promptly, the Coordinator will make a final determination on whether there has been a violation of the district’s policy within ten (10) days after the conclusion of any additional investigation. If there has been a violation, the Coordinator will indicate the steps to be taken to correct it.

Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Regional Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, J.W. McCormack POCH, Room 222, Boston, MA 02109-4557.

The District's Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Section 504/A.D.A. Coordinator is Joseph Drolette, Director of Educational Services. He has been designated to respond to any questions about the district's policy, and is part if the review process for complaints or concerns about discrimination. Mr. Drolette can be reached at 1062 Pleasant Street, Athol, MA, 01331, and at 978-249-2400.