• State and federal statutes and regulations prohibit districts from discriminatory practices in employment, educational and vocational education opportunities against any person by reason of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, age, English proficiency, sexual preference, marital status or veteran status. Further, state and federal protection is extended on account of disabilities, social or economic status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy related disabilities, actual or potential parenthood, or family status and other applicable laws. Further information regarding these policies can be obtained from the 504 Compliance Officer and/or the Affirmative Action Officer of Middlesex County Magnet Schools at 732-257-3300.

     

    District Policy

     

    1550 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES (M)

    Section: AdministrationDate Created: December 2011Date Edited: September 2018

     

    The Board of Education shall, in accordance with State statutes and administrative code and Federal law and regulations, strive to overcome the effects of any previous patterns of discrimination in school district employment practices and shall systematically monitor school district procedures to ensure continuing compliance with anti-discrimination laws and regulations.

     

    The Board will ensure all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status shall have equal and bias-free access to all categories of employment in the public educational system of New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1.

     

    The Board will not enter into any contract with a person, agency, or organization that discriminates on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status, either in employment practices or in the provision of benefits or services to students or employees.  In addition, the Board will encourage minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms to submit bids to be considered for the awarding of contracts.

     

    The Board shall not assign, transfer, promote or retain staff, or fail to assign, transfer, promote or retain staff, on the sole basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.

     

    The Board shall ensure equal pay for equal work among members of the school district’s staff, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1.

     

     

    N.J.S.A. 10:5-4

    N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1 et seq.; 6A:7-1.8

     

    Adopted:   14 December 2011

            11 October 2016

            12 September 2018