Phoenixville Area School District
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Phoenixville Area School District
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Equal Opportunity and Unlawful Harassment Statements
It is the policy, practice and procedure of the Phoenixville Area School District, an Equal Opportunity Employer and educational institution, not to discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs, student services or personnel practices on the basis of age, gender, race, color, marital status, disability, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry or sexual orientation. The district also respects the right to privacy regarding all medical and health records.
The above policy is in compliance with Title IV and Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (P.L. 744) of 1983, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Equal Pay Act of 1993.
Persons who believe that they have experienced discrimination, harassment or violation of privacy rights under the above statutes should contact one of the following District Compliance Officers and utilize the district’s complaint procedures, as outlined in Board Policies 103 and 104 (Non-Discrimination) and in Board Policies 248, 348, 448 and 548 (Unlawful Harassment):
Dr. Helen Larson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction: complaints from students, parents and community residents related to educational programs, student services, instructional practices and student welfare. 1120 S. Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460; Telephone 484-927-5013; E-Mail: larsonh@pasd.12.pa.us.
Joseph S. Anderson, Director of Human Resources: complaints from employees, job applicants and community residents related to employment practices, workplace issues and personnel practices. 1120 S. Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460; Telephone 484-927-5090; E-Mail: andersonj@pasd.k12.pa.us.