Non-Discrimination

Discrimination Prohibited

No person in the United States shall, on the basis grounds of race, color , national origin or sex, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

 

Menlo Park City School District Non-Discrimination Policy

The board of trustees of the Menlo Park City School District is opposed to segregation in the public schools in any form, be it racial, socio-economic, political, religious, or based on sex, and will take such practical steps as appear feasible to provide all students with a broad exposure to all facets of a democratic society during their period of school attendance and ensure educational opportunity according to needs of individual students.

It shall be the policy of the Board of Trustees not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or sex in the admission of students to school programs, in its educational programs or activities, or in the recruitment and employment of personnel.  All persons--students, staff members, vendors, and others, regardless of race, creed, or sex, shall be given equal and fair treatment in all aspects of the district's affairs.

 

Complaint Procedure

 The Menlo Park City School District has a Complaints Procedures Handbook which further details the Board of Trustees policies regarding non-discrimination and also contains the procedure used to file a complaint.  Please send all forms to: Audra Romero, Director of Human Resources, 181 Encinal Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027, 650-321-7140 ext. 5602 / aromero@mpcsd.org