TITLE IX COMPLIANCE

Anson County Schools (ACS) will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex In its educational programs or activities, in admission to its educational programs or activities, or in employment policies and practices in accordance with Title IX of Education Amendments on 1972. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator mclaurin.joshua@anson.k12.nc.us (704) 694-4417 ext. 1100 or Title IX Officer ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us.

The US Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Please be advised that the U.S. Department of Education’s OCR is conducting a comprehensive review of the department’s regulation implementing Title IX of the Education amendments on 1972. Once charges are finalized, ACS will update its policies and procedure according to the new regulation.

Reporting Title IX Violations:

Anson County Schools does not tolerate or condone acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any student, staff member, contractor, or volunteer who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment or gender-based harassment, any parent of such a student, or any student who believes that another student is being subjected to sexual or gender-based harassment should immediately report the harassment to the District Title IX Coordinator mclaurin.joshua@anson.k12.nc.us (704) 694-4417 ext. 1100 or Title IX Officer ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us.

Anson County Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation of any reports involving a complaint of sexual harassment. Counseling and educational resources will be available to students and staff who have alleged harassment and to students and staff accused of sexual or gender-based harassment. Students or staff found to have engaged in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment may be disciplined including, if circumstances warrant, suspension or expulsion for students, employment termination for staff. ACS encourages students, parents, and staff to work together to prevent sexual and gender-based harassment.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Anson County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA Title I employment regulations.   Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act expands protection against discrimination in education. Schools across the country—serving students from pre-K through graduate school—must make their offerings available and accessible to all students, including those with and without disabilities.  Anson County Schools ensures equitable access to all offerings and services to all students in accordance with ADA policies and regulations.  Anson County Schools also provides equitable access to employment opportunities for all individuals, including reasonable workplace accommodations upon request.  ADA forms can be accessed via the links below:

ACS Employee Accomodations Request Form

ACS Reasonable Accomodation Agreement Form

For more information on Anson County Schools’ ADA policies and procedures, contact the Anson County Schools ADA Compliance Coordinator:

Mrs. Lynn Gardelle at gardelle.lynn@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694 -4417 ext. 1700 or

Dr. Josh McLaurin at mclaurin.joshua@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694-4417 ext. 1100. or

Corey Ross at ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us (704) 694-2925 ext. 32900

CTE NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an integral part of the comprehensive secondary school program in Anson County Schools. Anson County Schools offers a comprehensive CTE program for students in middle and high schools. Courses are offered in Agricultural Education; Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education; Career Development Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Health Science Education; Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education; Technology, Engineering and Design Education; and Trade and Industrial Education. To ensure all students have access to CTE and are successful, Career Development and Special Populations support services are also available. All programs may not be offered at each middle and high school.  For more information on CTE programs in offered through Anson County Schools, contact:

Dr. Dionnya Pratt (CTE Director) at pratt.dionnya@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694 – 4417 ext. 1606.            

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Anson County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anson County Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Anson County Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.  All Anson County Schools’ programs are staffed and offered without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political affiliation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact:

Pam Gathings at gathings.pam@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694-4417 ext.1103

Carson Jones at jones.carson@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694-4417 ext. 1104

EQUITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with federal law, Anson County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. 

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Anson County Schools complies with all components of the Fair Labor Standards Act in accordance with all personnel decisions and compensation practices.   For non-exempt employees, the FLSA requires payment of at least the minimum wage for all hours worked in a workweek and time and one-half an employee's regular rate for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek. There is no requirement in the FLSA for severance pay.  Exempt Employees are not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is not required by FLSA for exempt employees.  Anson County Schools adheres to all rules and regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.  For more information on the ACS Compliance with FLSA regulations contact:

Mrs. Joy Drake (CFO) at drake.joy@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694-4417 ext. 1200

GREIVANCES AGAINST CHILD NUTRITION

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Anson County Schools is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.     

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In compliance with federal law, Anson County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. 

PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS

The Anson County Board of Education recognizes the value of family engagement in a child’s academic success and believes that the education of children is an ongoing cooperative partnership between the home and the school. Parents and other family members are their children’s first teachers; therefore, the continued involvement of parents and family members in the educational process is most important in fostering and improving educational achievement.

The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 49—Parents Bill of Rights. This act was voted on to enumerate the rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of minor children.  As more information and guidance about the Parents’ Bill of Rights is made available from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, we will post it on this page.         

SECTION 504

The Anson County Schools’ Section 504 team works to ensure that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which receives Federal financial assistance. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law designed to prevent such disability-based discrimination. A Section 504 Plan documents the accommodations and/or related aids and services designed to meet the individual educational needs of the student with a disability as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students are met.  Anson County Schools complies with all components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  For more information on compliance with Section 504 contact:

Mrs. Lynn Gardelle at gardelle.lynn@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694 -4417 ext. 1700

TITLE VI

No person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of Anson County Schools in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. General inquiries regarding Title VI compliance and appeal procedures may be directed to the

Corey Ross - Title IX Coordinator ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us or (704) 694-2925 ext 32900