Title IX/Nondiscrimination Statements

To report bullying or cyberbullying, complete the online form or this pdf form and submit it to the building principal.

To report sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, or sexual violence, complete this form (ACAC-R) and submit it to the Title IX Coordinator, contact info below.

To make a report to the district of discrimination on the basis of educational disability under IDEA, complete this form and submit it to the district’s ADA/504 Coordinator, contact info below.

To report any other prohibited or illegal discriminatory conduct, complete this form and submit it to the district’s Human Rights Officer, contact info below. 



Comprehensive Prohibition Against Discrimination in Educational Programs and Activities

Under State or Federal law and Board policy, no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the District’s public schools because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, marital status, familial status, disability, religion or national origin. As used in this section, “race" means immutable traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles and “protective hairstyles” means hairstyles or hair type, including braids, locs, tight coils or curls, cornrows, Bantu knots, Afros, twists, and headwraps. Discrimination, including harassment, against any person in the District’s education programs, on the basis of any of the above classes, or a person’s creed, is prohibited.
 
Finally, there shall be no denial to any person of the benefits of educational programs or activities, on the basis of any of the above classes, or economic status.
 
Harassment of students other than on the basis of any of the classes or categories listed above is prohibited under Board policy JICK Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention.
 

Equal Opportunity of Employment and Prohibition Against Discrimination in Employment

The School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District ensures equal employment opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The District will employ individuals who meet the physical and mental requirements, and who have the education, training, and experience established as necessary for the performance of the job as specified in the pertinent job description(s). 

Discrimination against and harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or gender identity are prohibited. Additionally, the District will not discriminate against any employee who is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (copied from Policy ACF)

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Form AD-3027 (linked tested 2024/5/9), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

a. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

b. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

c. Email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Anti-Discrimination Plan - Annual Notice of Contact Information

Pursuant to Board policy AC, Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity Employment, and District Anti-Discrimination Plan, the District administration is directed to update and publish a list of current personnel and contact information for various positions and outside agencies relating to the District’s anti-discrimination policies.

DISTRICT PERSONNEL:

Human Rights Officer
Name:  Terry Leatherman, Superintendent of Schools
Address: 43 Harriman Hill Road, Raymond NH 03077
Telephone:  603-895-4299 x1103
Email Address: t.leatherman@sau33.com

Title IX Coordinator
Name:  Jodi Gutterman, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Address:  43 Harriman Hill Road, Raymond NH 03077
Telephone: 603-895-4299 x1106
Email Address: j.gutterman@sau33.com

504/ADA Coordinator
Name:  Samantha Horrigan, Director of Health and Wellness
Address: 45 Harriman Hill Road, Raymond NH 03077
Telephone: 603-895-4299 x2264
Email Address: s.horrigan@sau33.com

OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education; 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921; Telephone - 617-289-0111; Email - OCR.Boston@ed.gov

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410; Telephone - 866-632-9992; Email - program.intake@usda.gov

Boston Area Office, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Room 475, Boston, MA 02203-0506; Telephone - 1-800-669-4000; ASL Videophone - 1-844-234-5122; Email - info@eeoc.gov

New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights; 57 Regional Drive, Suite 8, Concord, NH 03301; Telephone - 603-271-2767; Email - humanrights@hrc.nh.gov

New Hampshire Department of Justice, Civil Rights Unit; 33 Capitol Street, Concord, NH 03301; Telephone - 603-271-3650; Email - doj.civilrights@doj.nh.gov

N.H. Department of Education, Commissioner of Education; 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301; Telephone - 603-271-3494; Email - info@doe.nh.gov