The Gloucester City School District affirmative action program shall recognize and value the diversity of persons and groups within society and promote the acceptance of persons of diverse backgrounds 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.  

The affirmative action program will also promote equal educational opportunity and foster a learning environment that is free from all forms of prejudice, discrimination, and harassment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status in the policies, programs, and practices of the Board of Education.

Who is Protected?  Everyone!-Students, Teachers, Secretaries, Custodians, Drivers, Support Staff, Administrators…

Policy 1140 Affirmative Action Program                   

Policy 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices

Policy 3362-Sexual Harassment-Teacher

Policy 4352-Sexual Harassment-Support Staff

Other Resources:

Fact Sheet: Ensuring Equal Opportunity Based on Sex in School Athletic Programs in the Context of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Activities 

Online or Digital Sexual Harassment under the 2020 Title IX Regulations: A Resourhttps://www.ed.gov/media/document/digital-sexual-harassment-under-2020-title-ix-regulationsce for Students, Families, and Educators 

Please see the Affirmative Action Presentation for more information, or contact Dr. Kim Chiodi if you have any questions.