Non-Discrimination & Title IX

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Board of Education complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, with regard to prohibitions against discrimination, including but not limited to the following: Title II, Title IV, Title VI, Title 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 Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations, the individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations; the Michigan Mandatory Special Education Act; and the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education. Bridgman Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based on gender, religion, race, color, national origin or ancestry, disability, age, marital status, and/or any other legally protected characteristics in employment, education, or any program or activity for which the Board of Education is responsible and/or for which the Board of Education receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

If any individual believes he or she has been discriminated against or believes that the District or an employee of the District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of any Federal or State law or regulation or any requirement or regulation of the U.S. Department of Education, he or she should direct a complaint or request for accommodation to the District’s Compliance Officer:
The Board designates the following individual to serve as the District’s “Compliance Officer” (also known as “Civil Rights Coordinator”) (hereinafter referred to as the “CO”).

Sam Stine
Assistant Superintendent