Educational Service Unit 10 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to employees with disabilities and to those who are pregnant, have given birth, or have a related medical condition, as required by law. ESU 10 is required by Title IX (20 U.S.C. 1681) and 34 C.F.R. part 106 to not discriminate in such manner. This nondiscrimination policy extends to admission and employment, and inquiries about the Title IX and 34 C.F.R part 106 to the ESU 10 may be referred Dr. Melissa Wheelock, Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education, or both. Complaints or concerns involving discrimination, harassment or retaliation should be addressed to:
Dr. Melissa Wheelock, Title IX Coordinator, Educational Service Unit #10, 76 Plaza Blvd., Kearney, NE 68845 (308) 237-5927 (mwheelock@esu10.org)
For information regarding ESU 10's procedure for complaints of sexual harassment, including the complaint process, how to file a report or a complaint of sexual harassment, and how the ESU will respond to such complaints, please refer to the ESU 10 Board Policy on Equity and Legal Compliance.
For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education, please contact the OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), (816) 268-0599 (Fax), (800) 877-8339 (telecommunications device for the deaf).
Link to KSB Title IX training materials: https://ksbschoollaw.tovuti.io Username: publicuse@esu10.org Password: schools10