Education Equity
Fremont Public Schools is committed to the concept of education equity for students, staff, and patrons of Fremont Public Schools.
In all programs conducted by the school district, the dignity and worth of all human beings will be recognized. Such recognition shall be extended regardless of a person’s economic status, race, ethnic background, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or mental, physical or linguistic ability.
In addition it is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to assure that all students have equal opportunity to take part in all school programs. The material used with students is to represent all types of people, both male and female, in a variety of jobs, skills and leadership. Fremont Public Schools is committed to providing an environment free of harassment based on economic status, race, ethnic background, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or mental, physical or linguistic ability.
Notice of Nondiscrimination: The Fremont Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status or economic status in its programs, activities and employment.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title VII: Discrimination or harassment based on race/color/national origin/religion/sex
Students:
Brad Dahl, Associate Superintendent
130 E. 9th St., Fremont, NE 68025
Phone: 402-727-3983
Email: brad.dahl@fpsmail.org
Employees and Others:
Kevin Eairleywine, Executive Director of Human Resources
130 E. 9th St., Fremont, NE 68025
Phone: 402-727-3008
Email: kevin.eairleywine@fpsmail.org
Title IX: Discrimination or harassment based on sex; gender equity
The Fremont Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that it operates. The District is required by Title IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681) and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement not to discriminate also applies to admission and employment.
Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District Title IX Coordinator.
For information regarding the Fremont Public School District procedure for complaints of sexual harassment including the complaint process, how to file a report or a complaint of sexual harassment, how to file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond to such complaints see Board of Education Policy 40A.4.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Kevin Eairleywine, Executive Director of Human Resources and Elementary Operations
130 E. 9th St., Fremont, NE 68025
Phone: 402-727-3008
Email: kevin.eairleywine@fpsmail.org
Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate coordinator.
For further information about anti-discrimination
laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at
Office for Civil Rights
One Petticoat Lane
1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106Phone: (800) 877-8339
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: ocr.kansascity@ed.gov