Statements
The Clarke Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
- Agriculture
- Business
- Family Consumer Science
- Health Science
- Industrial Arts
It is the policy of the Clarke Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the Curriculum Director/Equity Coordinator, Jean Bahls, 802 N Jackson St., Osceola, IA 50213, 641-342-4969 ext. 7, or jbahls@clarke.k12.ia.us.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
It is the policy of the Clarke Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, socioeconomic status, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, or ancestry in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by the Clarke Community School District, please contact Curriculum Coordinator/Equity Coordinator, Jean Bahls, Clarke Community Schools, 802 N Jackson, Osceola, IA 50213, telephone number 641-342-4969; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, telephone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, e-mail: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Clarke Community School District is to empower students to be life-long learners and to embrace the challenges of a changing world.
Vision Statement:
Clarke Community School District is a progressive district striving for educational excellence through involvement of students, families, school staff, and the community.
We Believe:
- Every child can learn.
- Every person is unique and valued.
- A safe, caring, and inclusive environment is essential to a productive learning climate.
- Everyone is responsible for his / her choices, and every choice has a consequence.
- Schools working together with the community promote greater students achievement.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
USDA non-discrimination Policy
It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in it's programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515 281-4121, 800 457-4416; website:http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html