School Board

Notice of Non-Discrimination

February 11, 2003

In compliance with Title II of the Education Amendments of 1976; title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the School District of Seward shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, or handicap in the education programs or activities which it operates.

It is the intent of the School District of Seward to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations and operations. Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504, have been established for students, their parents, and employees who feel discrimination has been shown by the School District of Seward.

Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (gender) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to:

School District of Seward
Elementary Principal
Lana Daws
200 Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968

School District of Seward
Middle School Principal
Kirk Gottschalk
237 South 3rd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986

School District of Seward
High School Assistant Principal
Steve Borer
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988

Title IX complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights:

Office of Civil Rights Department of Education
1150 Grand
Kansas City, MO 64106

All students attending Seward Public Schools may participate in education programs and activities, including but not limited to health, physical education, music, vocational and technical education, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap and sex.