The Department of Equity helps the Howard-Winneshiek CSD fulfill our commitment and obligation not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic status in our educational programs, activities, or employment practices. We help to keep students, parents, and District staff informed about their civil rights and responsibilities under the law.
Educational Equity Statement
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Brenda Lentz, Pre-K - 4th Grade Elementary Principal, Howard-Winneshiek CSD, 1000 Schroeder Drive, Cresco, Iowa, 52136 (563) 547-2300, blentz@howard-winn.k12.ia.us
Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, U.S. Department of Education, John C Klucynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 730-1560 , Facsimile: (312) 730-1576 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
It is the policy of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs).
Howard-Winneshiek Community School District offers career and technical education programs in the following service areas:
- Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources
- Applied Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Arts, Communication, and Information Systems
- Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management
- Health Services
- Human Services
If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Brenda Lentz, PK-4th Grade Elementary Principal, Howard-Winneshiek CSD at 1000 Schroeder Drive, Cresco, Iowa 52136 , (563) 547-2300; ext. 332 or at blentz@howard-winn.k12.ia.us or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
It is the policy of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), and actual or potential family, parental, or marital status (for programs).
If you have a question or complaint related to this policy, or for information about the district’s grievance procedures, please contact Brenda Lentz, PK-4th Grade Elementary Principal, Howard-Winneshiek CSD at 1000 Schroeder Drive, Cresco, Iowa 52136 , (563) 547-2300; ext. 332 or at blentz@howard-winn.k12.ia.us or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD: (800) 877-8339, Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov
Code No. 102: EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Code No. 104: ANTI-BULLYING/ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
Code No. 102.E4: COMPLAINT FORM
Code No. 102.E5: WITNESS DISCLOSURE FORM
Code No. 102.E6: DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT FORM
Code No. 401.1: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Code No. 500: OBJECTIVES FOR EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – 28 CFR Part 35: This Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all services, programs, and activities of the public and private sector regardless of funding source.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs of 1979 – 34 CFR Part 100 Appendix B: Enrollment in Career and Technical Education Programs disaggregated by race, national origin, sex and disability