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Notice of Non-Discrimination

 

No person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the School Department’s public schools because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, marital status, familial status, disability, religion, or national origin. Discrimination, including harassment, against any student in the District’s education programs, on the basis of any of the above classes, or a student’s creed is prohibited. Finally, there shall be no denial of any person of the benefits of educational programs or activities, on the basis of any of the above classes, or economic status.

The School Department is also an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District ensures equal employment opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.  The District will employ individuals who meet the physical and mental requirements, and who have the education, training, and experience established as necessary for the performance of the job as specified in the pertinent job description(s). 

Discrimination against and harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or gender identity are prohibited. Additionally, the District will not discriminate against any employee who is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

The Portsmouth School Nutrition Program is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

 The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 Kelly Harper

Title IX Coordinator

City of Portsmouth

1 Junkins Avenue

Portsmouth, NH  03801

(603) 610-4478

The following persons have been designated to handle inquires or complaints regarding the Food Nutrition Program non-discrimination policy:

Deborah Riso                                                                   Kelly Harper

School Nutrition Director                                             Human Resource Director           

Portsmouth School Department                                  City of Portsmouth 

1 Junkins Avenue, Suite 402                                         1 Junkins Avenue

Portsmouth, NH  03801                                                 Portsmouth, NH  03801    

(603) 436-0443                                                               (603) 610-4478

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of all anti-discrimination laws and Portsmouth School Department policies, including those dealing with sexual harassment.  This responsibility includes being available to meet with students, parents and/or guardians regarding any sex discrimination concerns or formal complaints.  The Title IX Coordinator also tracks complaints to be aware of, and respond to, any trends and to ensure that timely and complete investigations of complaints are conducted. Portsmouth School Department is committed to taking any steps necessary to respond to and prevent sexual harassment. In addition, the following individuals are also authorized to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Shawn Donovan Charles Grossman  Tim Hodgdon
Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal  

Assistant Principal

Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth High School  

Portsmouth Middle School

50 Andrew Jarvis Drive  

50 Andrew Jarvis Drive 

155 Parrott Avenue

Portsmouth, NH  03801  

Portsmouth, NH  03801

Portsmouth, NH  03801

(603)436-7100 ext. 2902 

 (603)436-7100   

(603)436-5781 ext. 2113 

sdonovan@sau52.org

cgrossman@sau52.org thodgdon@sau52.org

Inquiries regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. and/or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 may also, or instead of, may be directed to:


U.S. Department of Education 
Office for Civil Rights 
5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor
Suite 900 
Boston, MA 02109-1491 
(617) 289-0111, TTY (877) 521-2172 


Additionally, inquiries may also be directed to the:

NH Commission for  
Human Rights

 

Equal Employment Opportunity  
Commission (EEOC)

2 Industrial Park Drive

 

John F. Kennedy Federal Building

475 Government Center

Concord, NH 03301-8501

 

Boston, MA 02203

(603) 271-2767

 

Tel. (800) 669-4000

 

To file a program complaint of discrimination regarding the School Nutrition Program a verbal complaint may be made to the School Nutrition Director. In addition, a complaint may be initiated by completing the USDA office, (http://ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html) or by letter addressed to the USDA with all of the information requested in the form.  Completed forms or written correspondence should be submitted to:

 

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue SW

 Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

                                               

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) 
THE MISSION OF THE ESOL PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE GIVEN AN EQUITABLE, APPROPRIATE, AND ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED EDUCATION.  THE LACK OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS IS NOT A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION IN ANY COURSES AND ESOL CLASSES ARE CREDIT BEARING.

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1 Junkins Avenue, Suite 402, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:

Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

 

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(603) 431- 5080
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(603) 431-6753

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