File:  GBA - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race *, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or disability. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

LEGAL REF.:  M.G.L. 151B:4; BESE Regulations 603 CMR 26:00

Acts of 2022, Chapter 117 - https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter117

CROSS REF.:  AC, Nondiscrimination

Concord Public Schools and                                                                           Approved November 8, 2022
Concord-Carlisle Regional School District