Affirmative Action/Title IX

Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action is a State obligation requiring School Districts to appoint an Affirmative Action Officer, to coordinate and implement District efforts, to comply with State affirmative regulations and to promote a working and learning environment, free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.

State and federal laws protect individuals against discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union /domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability (actual, perceived, or regarded as ) or liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces /military status.

The Affirmative Action Laws protect you from sexual harassment and other forms of harassment covered by the law.

The Business Administrator serves as the Somerset County Educational Services Commission’s Equity Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.5. The Principals are designated as team members in supporting this role.

The Equity Officer is responsible for overseeing compliance with the district’s Affirmative Action policies and for receiving and handling all related complaints. All complaints are managed with respect for the rights of both the employee filing the complaint and the individual alleged to have engaged in misconduct. 

The Commission’s Comprehensive Equity Plan is available in the school’s Main Office and with the Superintendent’s Office.

 

The District's Affirmative Action Officer is Jeff Siipola, Business Administrator, 908-707-0070 ext. 670.

 

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in schools based upon sex. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.

The State's intent is to ensure that all students receive equal access to educational programs and services, and to ensure equality in employment and contract practices.

 

The District's Title IX Coordinator is Christine Monteiro, Supervisor of Assessments, Special Education, and Counselors, 908-707-0070 ext. 201.