Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Burlington Public Schools does not tolerate discrimination against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, disability, homelessness, religion, age or immigration status. The Burlington Public Schools is also committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law. In addition, the District provides equal access to all designated youth groups. Consistent with the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act, the District also does not discriminate against students on the basis of homelessness.
The Superintendent shall designate at least one administrator to serve as the compliance officer for the District’s non-discrimination policies in education-related activities, including but not limited to responding to inquiries related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Act; M.G.L c. 76, § 5; M.G.L. c. 151B and 151C; and 603 C.M.R. § 26.00. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the District may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.
The Burlington Public Schools’ policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in employment, admission to a public school of Burlington or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, age, genetic information, ethnic background, ancestry, disability, or any category protected by state or federal law.
In addition to designating at least one administrator to respond to inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies, the District has adopted grievance procedures for addressing reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the protected classes identified in this policy. If an individual is interested in filing a complaint that they have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy status, disability including meal modifications, homelessness, religion, age, or immigration status, their complaint should be filed in accordance with the District’s grievance procedures for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
A complete copy of the District’s Civil Rights Grievance Procedures are available here:
A complete copy of the District’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures are available here.
Burlington Public Schools’ nondiscrimination policy is available at: Policy AC
Burlington Public Schools has designated 504/ADA, Title IX, and Title VI Coordinators for the District as listed below.
The District’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator:
Christine Conceison, Director of Mental Health
Burlington Public Schools, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
email: [email protected] and phone number (781) 270-2922
If you have questions or concerns about Section 504, you may also contact your school to obtain the contact information for the building-level coordinator(s). To file a complaint or access information regarding Section 504 or ADA, you may access the District’s Civil Rights Grievance Procedure here: BPS Civil Rights Grievance Procedures.
The District’s Title VI Coordinators:
For Students: Kerri Lamprey, Director of English Learner Education
Burlington Public Schools, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
email: [email protected] and phone number: (781) 270-1170
For Staff: Joanne Faust, Director of Human Resources
Burlington Public Schools, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
email: [email protected] and phone number: (781) 270-1774
To file a complaint or access information regarding Title VI, you may access the District’s Civil Rights Grievance Procedure here: BPS Civil Rights Grievance Procedures
The District’s Title IX Coordinators:
For Students - Lisa Chen, Assistant Superintendent for Learning
Burlington Public Schools, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
email: [email protected] and phone number: (781) 270-1802
For Staff - Joanne Faust, Director of Human Resources
Burlington Public Schools, 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803
email: [email protected] and phone number: (781) 270-1774
Inquiries or complaints relative to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Education
8th Floor
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109-3921
Telephone: (617) 289-0111
Facsimile: (617) 289-0150
Email: [email protected]