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*, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, religion, genetic information, active military/veteran status, martial status, familial status, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law.

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

LEGAL REF:  Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 Executive Order 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375

Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972

M.G.L. 151B (civil rights)

M.G.L. 151B Sec. 3A (sexual harassment)

M.G.L. 149 Sec 105D (Parental leave) 

Acts of 2022, Chapter 117