The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The School District of Jackson-Madison County does not discriminate on the basis of gender or disability in the educational programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the School District of Jackson-Madison County.
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE
JMCSS is committed to ensuring that all students and adults are given the opportunity to learn, participate, and work in an environment that is free from discrimination by adhering to the following laws:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
Title II
Title II applies to State and local government entities, and, in subtitle A, protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by State and local government entities. Title II extends the prohibition on discrimination established by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, to all activities of State and local governments regardless of whether these entities receive Federal financial assistance.
If you would like to file a Title IV or Title IX complaint, or have inquiries, please contact:
Title IV & Title IX Coordinator
Shalonda Franklin
731-664-2500
ssfranklin@jmcss.org
Vivian Williams
731-664-2500
vcwilliams@jmcss.org
Ricky Catlett
731-664-2500
rdcatlett@jmcss.org
For further information about students' rights and services, you may contact the Tennessee Department of Education:
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2731
www.state.tn.us/education
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, call 1-800-421-3481 for the address and phone number of the Office of Civil Rights that serves your area.
TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, as well as national origin.
If you would like to file a Title VII complaint or have inquiries regarding employment discrimination, please contact:
Debra Eanes
310 North Parkway
Jackson, TN 30395
Employee Relations Coordinator
dleanes@jmcss.org
731-215-2654
CTE ANNUAL NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The School District of Jackson-Madison County does not discriminate on the basis of gender or disability in the educational programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the School District of Jackson-Madison County.
JMCSS high schools offer classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) clusters and does not discriminate. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 Coordinator
Shalonda Franklin
731-664-2500
ssfranklin@jmcss.org
Vivian Williams
731-664-2500
vcwilliams@jmcss.org
Ricky Catlett
731-664-2500
rdcatlett@jmcss.org
