Little Egg Harbor School District Affirmative Action Update August 13, 2018

Affirmative Action is … Equal Access Facilities Programs Services Courses Activities

Affirmative Action is….Equal Rights Race Creed Gender Color National Origin Ancestry Age Marital STatus Religion Disability Socioeconomic Status GEnder Identity Gender Expression Affectional Orientation Sexual Orientation

Our District is Proactive!

Comprehensive Equity Plan 2016-2019 Completed a Needs Assessment Reviewed all Policies related to Affirmative Action

Policies Reviewed Policy 1140 – Affirmative Action Program – March 3, 2011 Policy 1510 – Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/Policy on Non-Discrimination – June 28, 2004 Regulation 1510 – Rights of Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities/Non-Discrimination – October 1, 1992/Revised October 18, 2004 Policy 1523 – Comprehensive Equity Plan – June 24, 1996/Revised January 24, 2011 Policy 1550 – Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices – April 26, 2004/Revised January 24, 2011 Policy 2415.01 – Academic Standards, Academic Assessments and Accountability – June 28, 2004/Revised January 24, 2011 Policy 2423 – Bilingual and ESL Education – July 17, 1989/Revised January 24, 2011 Regulation 2423 – Bilingual and ESL Education – October 1, 2992/Revised January 24, 2011 Policy 2425 – Physical Education – August 15, 2005 Policy 2610 – Educational Program Evaluation – July 17, 1989/Revised September 20, 2004 Policy 2622 – Student Assessment – July 17, 1989/Revised February 3, 2015 Policy 5750 – Equal Educational Opportunity – July 17, 1989/Revised April 26, 2004 Regulation 5750 – Equal Educational Opportunity – October 1, 1992/Revised June 20, 2005 Policy 5755 – Equality in Educational Programs & Services – April 26, 2004

Plan Includes: The school district, charter school or renaissance school project has reviewed its implementation strategies for school year 2018-19 and provides assurance that the implementation timeline has been met at each school within the district, charter school or renaissance school project, if applicable. The areas of noncompliance as indicated in the CEP have met specific indicators of achievement at each site, if applicable, during this previous school year. The school district, charter school or renaissance school project will continue to fully implement the NJDOE approved Comprehensive Equity Plan. The district, charter school or renaissance school project will achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations governing equity in education including, but not limited to: N.J.S.A.18A:36-20; N.J.S.A.10:5; N.J.A.C. 6A:7; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) of 1997.

2017-2018 Had Zero Reported Incidents Requiring an Affirmative Action Investigation

Little Egg Harbor School District will continue to create a culture of equal access and equal rights through education, programming, and inclusive opportunities for students, staff and community members.

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