Aurora Public Schools

The Aurora Public Schools is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, disability, religion, ancestry, sex or need for special education services, or genetic information for employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to these protected classes. In adhering to this policy, the Aurora Public Schools abides by Title IX of the Edu­cation Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and
members of the public as follows:

• Policy AC-R-1: Students
• Policy AC-R-2: Employees, Applicants for Employment and Members of the Public
• Policy AC-R-3: Aurora Public Schools Title IX Policy

Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws or issues concerning discrimination (in­cluding information about how to file a grievance if you be­lieve you are the victim of discrimination) should be directed to the compliance officer for these issues, Betsy Smith, phone: 303-915-9438, email: [email protected] or designee. If the designated individual is not qualified or is unable to act as such, the superintendent shall designate an administrator who shall serve until a successor is appointed. This notice is available in alternative forms.

• View District Policy AC regarding Nondiscrimination.
• Learn more about Nondiscrimination and Title IX.

Outside agencies:

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 8251050, Denver, CO 80202.