Nondiscrimination Statements
Equal Educational Opportunities
Woodridge School District 68 does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Woodridge 68's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Woodridge 68's Title IX Coordinator, nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are posted on this web page. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the "File a Complaint" tab below.
It is the policy and practice of Woodridge School District 68 to offer equal educational and extracurricular opportunities for all students without regard to color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. Further, the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or any individual that discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status, except that the District remains viewpoint neutral when granting access to school facilities under School Board policy. Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using the Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Read more: Board Policy 5010: Equal Educational Opportunities
Title IX
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Title IX applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy, or because a person made charges, testified or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy and practice of Woodridge School District 68 to decide all matters of employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. The Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, unfavorable discharge from the military, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
