Non-Discrimination
BOARD POLICY SECTION 11 – DISCRIMINATION
- 111010 Nondiscrimination
- 111020 Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
- 111030 Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing and Resolving Discrimination Complaints
- 111040 Transgender Individuals
- 111050 Disability Accommodations
- 111060 Service Animals
Student Non-Discrimination Statement
Muskogee 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. Muskogee 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).
Board Policy 110220 Title IX and School Sponsored Sports
Student Handbook (Grievance Forms)
Employment Non-Discrimination Statement
Muskogee Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state civil rights statutes, laws and regulations. Discrimination is prohibited against any person in recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, retention, discipline, pay or other terms and conditions of employment, in access to facilities, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of operations, because of race, age, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is a violation of the law and will not be condoned or tolerated in Muskogee Public Schools.
Contact Information
For all student issues related to Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972 (for questions or complaints based on sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity), Dr. Jason Parker, Title IX Coordinator should be contacted at 918-684-3700 Ext. 1705, jason.parker@roughers.net, or at 3200 E. Shawnee Road, Muskogee, OK 74403.
For all non-student and/or employment related issues (including questions or complaints based on age), or for any individual who has experienced some other form of discrimination, including discrimination not listed above, Bradley Eddy, Director of Human Resources should be contacted at 918-684-3700 Ext. 1626, bradley.eddy@roughers.net, or at 202 W. Broadway, Muskogee, OK, 74401.
Service Animals
In accordance with Board of Education Policy Section 11, Muskogee Public Schools permits students and/or adults with disabilities to be accompanied by a service animal in its facilities and programs and intends to comply with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding the use of service animals by district employees, students and visitors with disabilities.
The district does not allow “emotional support animals” or “therapy animals.”
No service dogs will be allowed to remain on MPS property without current proof of vaccination.
Service dogs must remain under the control of the owner at all times.