(See also Harassment/Bullying; Sexual Harassment)

Jenks Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its education programs and activities, admission programs of students, recruitment, selection and/or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. The District provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America. Jenks Public Schools complies with federal and state regulations for implementing Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI, The Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The District has adopted grievance procedures for filing, processing, and resolving alleged discrimination complaints concerning discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against based upon one (1) of these protected categories is encouraged to file a discrimination complaint. 

Staff to Staff

Employees that have a complaint alleging racial discrimination or a racially hostile environment should report the matter to the principal or department supervisor within ten (10) days of when the complainant knew or should have known about the violation. The principal or department supervisor will initiate an investigation of the complaint. Within five (5) working days of receipt of the report, the principal or supervisor will schedule a meeting with the complainant to report the findings and decision. The principal or department supervisor shall submit his/her decision in writing within five (5) working days of the meeting.

If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved with the principal or department supervisor, a Grievance Form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Office within five (5) working days of receipt of the written decision of the site principal or department supervisor. A committee of two (2) administrators and a Human Resources administrator will schedule a hearing within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the grievance. This committee shall submit its decision in writing within five (5) working days after the hearing. A report will be made to the Superintendent regarding allegations, investigative procedures, and reconciliation of complaints.

If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved at the District level, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Superintendent within five (5) working days of receipt of the District level written decision. The Superintendent or designee will hold a hearing within ten (10) working days to determine the outcome of the complaint. The written decision of the Superintendent or designee shall be rendered within five (5) working days of the hearing.

If the complainant feels that a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved with the Superintendent or designee, the complainant has five (5) working days after receipt of the written decision to appeal to the Board of Education. The Board will hear the complaint at the next regular meeting or within thirty (30) calendar days. The decision of the Board will be final and non-appealable.

Should the allegation be against the principal or department supervisor, the employee should bring the matter to the attention of the principal’s supervisor or the immediate department supervisor. Should the complaint be against an administrator of the District, the complaint should be filed with the next level of authority.

Staff to Student

Students or parents/guardians representing their child who have a complaint alleging racial discrimination or a racially hostile environment by employees should report the matter to the site principal or counselor. The site principal will contact a Human Resources administrator. A committee composed of the principal, another administrator, and a Human Resources administrator will investigate the complaint and make a written report to the Superintendent. A report will be made to the Superintendent regarding allegations, investigative procedures, and reconciliation of complaints.

If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved at this level, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Superintendent within five (5) working days of receipt of the written decision given at this level. The Superintendent or designee will schedule a hearing within ten (10) working days to determine the outcome of the complaint. The decision of the Superintendent or designee shall be rendered within five (5) working days of the hearing. The decision of the Superintendent or designee will be final and non-appealable.

Should the allegation be against the site principal, the student should bring the matter to the attention of the principal’s supervisor, the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. .

Student to Student

Students or parents/guardians representing their child who have a complaint alleging racial discrimination or a racially hostile environment by other students should report the matter to the appropriate building principal, assistant principal, site principal, or counselor. The site principal or his/her designee will investigate the complaint and inform the student and parent/guardian of the decision and findings.

If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved at this level, the complainant may appeal to a Human Resources administrator within five (5) working days of being advised of the decision given at this level. A committee of two (2) administrators and a Human Resources administrator will schedule a hearing within ten (10) working days. This committee shall submit its decision in writing within five (5) working days after the hearing. A report will be made to the Superintendent of Schools regarding allegations, investigative procedures, and reconciliation of complaints.

If the complainant feels a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved at this level, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Superintendent within five (5) working days of receipt of the decision given at this level. The Superintendent or designee will schedule a hearing within ten (10) working days to determine the outcome of the complaint. The decision of the Superintendent or designee shall be rendered within five (5) working days of the hearing. The decision of the Superintendent or designee will be final and non-appealable.

The Compliance Coordinator responsible for Title IX complaints is the Executive Director of Student Services, Education Service Center, 205 East B Street, Jenks, OK 74037, 918-299-4415, extension 2464, amy.hudson@jenksps.org

The Compliance Coordinator responsible for Drug-Free Workplace, Age Discrimination Act, Title VI, ADA, or discrimination complaints is the Chief Human Resources Officer, Education Service Center, 205 East B Street, Jenks, OK 74037, 918-299-4415, extension 2464, dana.ezell@jenksps.org.

Revised by the Board of Education June 2004

Revised May 2012

Revised August 2014

Revised June 2015

Revised August 2020

Revised May 2024