Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
To review the District’s policies relating to Non-Discrimination and Harassment as well as investigation of allegations, please review the following Administrative Policies.
AC - PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
AC1 - DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
AC2 - DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT: COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
KL - PUBLIC COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS
KLA - CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING FEDERAL PROGRAMS
The Kansas City 33 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries from students, parents, and members of the public regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator
General Counsel
2901 Troost Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Telephone: (816) 418-7610
Facsimile: (816) 418-7411
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries from employees regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Director of Employee/Labor Relations
Human Resources & Support Services
2901 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Telephone: (816) 418-7088
The District takes these matters very seriously. Employees engaging in such acts will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. Students will be subject to discipline as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Regarding other persons, the District will take action appropriate and necessary to prevent recurrence, which may include banning such persons from District property.
If you feel you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment, please contact the Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Coordinator, the Director of Employee/Labor Relations, or a District administrator immediately.
It is strictly against District policy to retaliate against anyone who reports or assists in making a complaint of prohibited harassment or discrimination and/or who cooperates in any harassment or discrimination investigation. Prohibited retaliation may include, but is not limited to, withholding pay increases, poor evaluations, onerous work assignments, demotion, discipline or dismissal. Irrespective of whether there is merit to the initial complaint of harassment or discrimination, retaliation is viewed as a major offense and will result in discipline up to and including termination in the case of employees.