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AC - Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION


The Cape Elizabeth School Department does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in its education programs and activities, as required by federal and state laws/regulations.


Discrimination against and harassment of school employees because of race (including traits associated with race involving hair texture, Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, familial status, disability, or genetic information are prohibited. 


Discrimination against and harassment of students because of race  (including traits associated with race involving hair texture, Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, or disability are prohibited. 


The Board directs the school administration to implement a continuing program designed to prevent discrimination against all applicants, employees, students, and other individuals having access rights to school premises and activities.


The Cape Elizabeth School Department has designated and authorized an Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements relating to nondiscrimination, including sexual harassment. The Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator is a person with direct access to the Superintendent.


The Cape Elizabeth School Department has implemented complaint procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination/harassment and sexual harassment under this policy.  The Cape Elizabeth School Department provides required notices of these complaint procedures and how they can be accessed, as well as the Cape Elizabeth School Department’s compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations to all applicants for employment, employees, students, parents, and other interested parties.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-261), amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000 (e) et seq.)

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.); 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX regulations)

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d)

  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.)

  • Equal Pay Act of 1963 (29 U.S.C. § 206)

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), as amended

  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. § 2000ff et seq.)

  • Maine Human Rights Act (5 MRSA § 4551 et seq.), as amended

Cross Reference:
  • Cape Elizabeth School Department Affirmative Action Plan
  • ACAA – Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students
  • ACAA-R – Student Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
  • ACAB – Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees
  • ACAB-R – Employee Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
  • GBGB - Workplace Bullying


Adopted:

  • September 8, 2020

Revised:

  • March 8, 2022
  • December 13, 2022
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