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and discipline is imposed, the disciplined person may appeal the disciplinary sanction in the
same manner as any other such sanction would be appealed.
E. Compliance Officer and Alternate Compliance Officer
The Wythe County School Board has designated the Director of Human Resources
1570West Reservoir Street, Wytheville VA24382, phone 276-228-5411, as the Compliance
Officer responsible for identifying, investigating, preventing and remedying prohibited
discrimination. The Director of Human Resources may also be contacted by e-mail. The
e-mail address is available at http://wythe.k12.va.us/Central_Office_Staff.php Complaints
of discrimination may also be made to the Alternate Compliance, School Social Worker,
1570West Reservoir Street, Wytheville VA24382, phone 276-228-5411. The School Social
Worker may also be contacted by e-mail. The e-mail address is available at http://wythe.
k12.va.us/Central_Office_Staff.php
The Compliance Officer shall
• receive reports or complaints of discrimination;
• conduct or oversee the investigation of any alleged discrimination;
• assess the training needs of the school division in connection with this policy;
• arrange necessary training to achieve compliance with this policy; and
• ensure that any discrimination investigation is conducted by an impartial
investigator who is trained in the requirements of equal education opportunity and
has the authority to protect the alleged victim and others during the investigation.
III.
Retaliation
Retaliation against students or school personnel who report discrimination or participate
in the related proceedings is prohibited. The school division shall take appropriate action
against any student or employee who retaliates against another student or employee who
reports alleged discrimination or participates in related proceedings. The Compliance
Officer will inform persons who make complaints, who are the subject of complaints, and
who participate in investigations of how to report any subsequent problems.
IV.
Right to Alternative Complaint Procedure
Nothing in this policy shall deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of
recourse to address concerns relating to prohibited discrimination including initiating civil
action, filing a complaint with outside agencies or seeking redress under state or federal law.
V.
Prevention and Notice of Policy
Training to prevent discrimination should be included in employee and student
orientations as well as employee in-service training.
This policy shall be (1) displayed in prominent areas of each division building in a
location accessible to students, parents and school personnel, (2) included in the student
and employee handbooks; and (3) sent to parents of all students within 30 calendar days of
the start of school. All students and their parents/guardians shall be notified annually of the
names and contact information of the Compliance Officers.
VI.
False Charges
Students or school personnel who knowingly make false charges of discrimination
shall be subject to disciplinary action.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Wythe County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with
regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity,
ethnicity, ancestry, marital or parental status, or in its programs and activities and provides
equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The Wythe County School Board has designated the Director of Human Resources,
1570 W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382, 276-228-5411 as the Compliance
Officer responsible for identifying, preventing and remedying prohibited discrimination.
Complaints of discrimination may also be made to the Alternate Compliance Officer, the
Executive Director of Student Services, 1570 W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia
24382, 276-228-5411. To obtain this notice in large print, on audio tape, or in Braille,
please contact the Compliance Officer or Alternative Compliance Officer by mail at 1570
W. Reservoir Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 or phone, 276-228-5411.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone
number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
School Nutrition Program:
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department ofAgriculture policy,Wythe
County Public 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.
WYTHE COUNTY SCHOOLS’ POLICYMANUAL
The manual is available on the web at
http://wythe.k12.va.us/media/Wythe_County_
Policy_Manual_6-11-15.pdf
When electronically accessing the policy manual, a viewer
may word or phrase search the document. A paper copy is maintained in the School Board
Office