It is the policy of the Ar-We-Va 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 its 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: Jordan Buhs or Dennis McCartan, Equity Coordinator, Ar-We-Va CSD, 108 Clinton St., Westside, IA 51467, 712-663-4311 or email jordanbuhs@ar-we-va.k12.ia.us or dennismccartan@ar-we-va.k12.ia.us . Or contact the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Chicago Office U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski, Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD number: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.