Nondiscrimination Policy

ALDINE ISD STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

This policy also prohibits retaliation against an individual who has made a good faith report of unlawful, discriminatory practices, opposed any unlawful, discriminatory practices or participated in an investigation of any complaint related to an unlawful, discriminatory practice.

Inquiries regarding the Aldine ISD nondiscrimination policies in the following areas should be directed to:

Title IX & Title VI: Marcia Herrera, chief human resources officer, 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd., Houston, TX 77073 281.985.6205
EEO & ADA (Employees and Public): Marcia Herrera, chief human resources officer, 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd., Houston, TX 77073 281.985.6205
Section 504 & ADA (Students): Efrain Uribe, program director, guidance and counseling, 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 281.985.6425

ALDINE ISD STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN CTE PROGRAMS

The Aldine Independent School District offers career and technical education courses in the following areas; agriculture food, & natural resources, architectural and construction, Arts, a/v technology and communications, business management and administration, education and training, finance, health science, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, law public safety corrections and security, manufacturing, marketing, sales and services, science technology engineering and mathematics (stem) and transportation, distribution and logistics and exploring careers. Admission to these programs is based on ability, aptitude, interest, grade level and class size. It is the policy of the Aldine Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational 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; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the Aldine Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Aldine Independent School District will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Marcia Herrera, Chief Human Resources Officer, 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd., at 281.985.6301, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Efrain Uribe, Program Director, Guidance and Counseling, 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 281.985.6425.