5010: Non-Discrimination and Harassment

The District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age,Ìýsex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws, in admission or access to or treatment of employment, or in its programs and activities.Ìý

The District shall provide for and maintain a learning environment free from unlawful harassment including sexual harassmentÌýor harassment because of an individual’s sex. The District prohibits any and all forms of sexual harassment.

Students violating this Policy shall be subject to the District’s disciplinary procedures.Ìý

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination and harassment policies: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, 5606 South 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 715-8200. The Associate Superintendent of Human Resources may delegate this responsibility as needed.Ìý

Complaints by students or parents regarding unlawful discrimination or unlawful harassment (excluding sexual harassment) shall follow the procedures of District Rule 5010.2.ÌýComplaints regarding sexual harassment shallÌýfollow the procedures of District Rule 5010.3.Ìý

Through its discrimination and harassment policies, the District will provide equal opportunity to participate fully in educational programs and activities.Ìý

Date of Adoption
December 20, 1993
Date of Revision
August 7, 2000
June 21, 2004
November 20, 2006
September 20, 2010
July 9, 2018
November 16, 2020
Reaffirmed
April 21, 2008