Human Resources
Evaluation Frequently Asked Questions
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
The School Board of Wise County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law, in employment or in its programs and activities. This commitment will prevail in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
Complaints of discrimination or harassment in violation of School Board policies should be filed with the person holding the following position:
Division Title IX Coordinator
Marcia Shortt
Director of Elementary and Middle Schools
Email: mshortt@wisek12.org
Phone Number: 276-328-8017
Division Compliance Officer
Mark Giles
Director of Secondary and Transportation
Email: mgiles@wisek12.org
Phone Number: 276-328-8017
Alternate Division Compliance Officer
Marcia Shortt
Director of Elementary and Middle Schools
Email: mshortt@wisek12.org
Phone Number: 276-328-8017
Wise County Public Schools
628 Lake Street NE
Wise, VA 24293
276-328-8017
As required by Title IX, Wise County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs/activities. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Norton City Schools may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary in the Office of Civil Rights.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
In compliance with the Executive Order 11246; Title II of the Education Amendments of 1976; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and all other Federal, State school rules, laws, regulations, and policies. Wise County Public Schools shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or its programs and activities. It is the intent of Wise County Public Schools to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain that discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations and operations. Grievance procedures, for Title IX and Section 504, have been established for students, their parentsand employees who feel discrimination has been shown by the school division. All students attending Wise County Public Schools may participate in education programs and activities, including but not limited to health, physical education, music and career, technical education and Title I and all NCLB programs. Educational programs and services will be designed to meet the varying needs of all students and will not discriminate against any individual for reason of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination, alleged discrimination under Title IX (gender), and Section 504 (disability) should be referred to:
Marcia Shortt
Compliance Officer
