Marthas Vineyard Regional High School, 100 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, US

The Martha's Vineyard Public Schools recognize the right of each student and employee to perform in an atmosphere free of harassment, intimidation, ridicule, hostility or offensiveness. The Martha's Vineyard Public Schools ( MVPS ) extends its policy of non-discrimination to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business. No person shall be excluded or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Anyone aggrieved by or complaining of discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability may register a complaint with the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator at the Office of the Superintendent, RR 2, 4 Pine St. Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Haven 508.693.2007 ext. 12.The Title VI and IX Coordinator is Dr. Jim Weiss, and the Section 504 Coordinator is Mr. Daniel Seklecki. Once the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, principal, supervisor, or other school personnel is notified, an immediate investigation of the allegation ( s ) will be conducted and necessary corrective action shall be taken through the grievance process. No employee or student shall be subjected to adverse treatment because the employee or student made a complaint. All appropriate confidences shall be maintained. Students and employees are encouraged but not required to directly object to acts or behavior felt to be discrimination. If ( s ) he feels uncomfortable in doing so, or if the issue is unresolved after direct discussion, ( s ) he should inform the school principal and/or the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator. Once the grievance is brought to the attention of the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, ( s ) he shall attempt to resolve the matter through fact finding. If the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is unable to resolve the complaint, the complainant may move to the formal grievance procedure. The Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator then becomes a resource to all parties. a. The complainant may file a formal grievance with the principal or supervisor within 30 ( thirty ) working days ( school days for students and school year employees ) of the date that the complaint was made to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator. If all of the parties involved in the complaint process desire to extend the formal process, the 30-day requirement may be waived. If the complainant does not file a written complaint to the principal or supervisor, the principal or supervisor will record the complaint in writing. If the complaint process begins with the principal and does not go back to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, then the formal process ensues. The principal/supervisor may advise the complainant to talk first with the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and proceed with an internal review. b. The Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator will put in writing any recommendation for resolving the complaint and present it to the complainant, other parties involved in the complaint and the principal or supervisor. c. Within fourteen ( 14 ) days ( school days for students or school year employees ) days from receipt of the complaint, the principal/supervisor must investigate and respond in writing with her/his review of the incident and of any action taken or decision made.The principal/supervisor may notify the parent/guardian in accordance with established school policy if a student under 18 ( eighteen ) years of age is involved. The investigation may include but is not limited to the following: refer the person charged to the Superintendent and/or designee for further disciplinary action. d. If the complainant is dissatisfied with the response of the principal or supervisor, ( s ) he may submit a written request for review to the Superintendent of Schools or designee within 30 ( thirty ) days ( school days for students and school year employees ). The Superintendent of Schools or designee must r

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