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SECTION 7.1.2 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
The President and the Congress of the United States and the General Assembly of Virginia have enacted laws and issued directives affirming their intent to protect and grant equal opportunities to employees and students. Also, the federal government and Virginia have enacted and enforced laws regarding the quality of employment and equality of opportunities in education.
The York County School Board shall hire, promote, retain, dismiss and/or transfer employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability or belief, except as permitted by state or federal law.
The division superintendent shall take appropriate steps to implement and oversee this policy in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including
- designating a Title IX Coordinator and giving notice to employees of his/her identity
- establishing procedures for dealing with complaints and grievances alleging violations of this policy as reported by any employee, student or third party
- training of employees on the policy and complaint/complaint procedures
- Publicizing this policy and the procedures for dealing with reported violations to the general public, to parents and to students and to all employees.
ADOPTED: June 20, 1988
REVISED: March 15, 1993; January 26, 1998
RESTATEMENT: March 25, 2002, June 26, 2006.
LEGAL REFERENCE:
Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972
Executive Order 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375
Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Act of 1991
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, P.L. 94-135
Age Discrimination in Employment Law, P.L. 95-256
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