School districts are required to give all patrons several annual notices. The following is a list of state and federal notices that all districts are required to give to the public every year.

Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

Ottumwa Community School District offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the following areas:

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management
• Information Solutions
• Health Sciences and Human Services

Admission to these programs is based on student interest, age appropriateness, and course prerequisites.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Ottumwa Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its Career and Technical Education programs, services, or activities, as required by:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended

The District also does not illegally discriminate on the basis of:

• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Sex
• Disability
• Religion
• Creed
• Age (employment only)
• Sexual orientation
• Pregnancy or related conditions
• Actual or potential parental, family or marital status (programs only)<

This policy applies to all educational programs and employment practices.

Language Access

Ottumwa Community School District will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in any Career and Technical Education program.

Grievance Procedure

The District maintains a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. District employees with questions or grievances related to this policy should contact: Dr. Maria Lantz, Email: maria.lantz@ottumwaschools.com, Phone: (641) 684-6597.

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Ottumwa Community School District not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, services, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (employment), actual or potential parental, family or marital status (programs only),  or pregnancy or related conditions), as required by applicable federal and state laws.

The District provides equal access to all programs and activities, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and will take appropriate steps to ensure that lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation.

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with nondiscrimination laws may be directed to:

Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator

Dr. Maria Lantz
Ottumwa Community School District
Email: maria.lantz@ottumwaschools.com
Phone: (641) 684‑6597

or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education,

Citigroup Center
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-7204
Telephone: (312) 730-1560
Facsimile: (312) 730-1576
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov