NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Clinton City School Board has adopted as Board Policy the following directive or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act: 

No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

If a student, parent or guardian has a complaint regarding the policy stated above as it relates to Clinton City Schools, he/she should first contact the teacher and then the principal.  If not resolved, the matter may be appealed to the Direction of Schools and ultimately to the Board of Education.  Complaints must be reported within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.  Complaints will be processed within 90 days of receipt.

In compliance with state and federal law, the Clinton City Schools will provided to each protected student with a disability without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student's abilities.  in order to qualify as a protected student with a disability, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program.

These services and protections for "protected students who are disabled" are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.

Clinton City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Ms. Robin Melton
Clinton City Schools
212 North Hicks Street
Clinton, TN 37716