Nondiscrimination and Student Rights

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Districts strives to maintain a learning environment that is free from harassment because of an individual’s race, color, sex, nation origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. The School District prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and discrimination because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation.

It shall be a violation of District policy for any student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel of this District to harass or unlawfully discriminate against a student through conduct of a sexual nature, or regarding race, color, sex, nation origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation as defined by this Policy.

It shall also be a violation of District policy for any teacher, administrator, or other school personnel of this District to tolerate sexual harassment or harassment because of a student’s race, color, sex, nation origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, as defined by this Policy, by a student, teacher, administrator, other school personnel or by any third parties who are participating in observing or otherwise engaged in activities, including sporting events and other extracurricular activities, under the auspices of the School District.

For purposes of this Policy, the term “school personnel” includes school board members, school employees, agents, volunteers, contractors or persons subject to the supervision and control of the District.

The school system and District officials, including administrators, teachers and other staff members will act to promptly investigate all complaints, either formal or informal, verbal or written, of unlawful harassment or unlawful discrimination because of race, color, sex, nation origin, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; to promptly take appropriate action to protect individuals from further harassment or discrimination; and , if it determines that unlawful harassment or discrimination occurred, to promptly and appropriately discipline any student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel who is found to have violated this Policy, and/or to take other appropriate action reasonably calculated to end the harassment/discrimination.

The District prohibits retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination or harassment, and further prohibits retaliation against persons who participate in related proceedings or investigations.

For questions or concerns regarding harassment, contact Dr. Theresa Christian, Assistant Superintendent, at 417/876-3112 or through email at tchristian@mail.eldo.k12.mo.us.