Nondiscrimination Notice

  • The Board of Education of the City Schools of Decatur does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its employment practices, programs, activities, or student placement. City Schools of Decatur shall not discriminate on the basis of gender in its athletic programs.

Title VI

  • City Schools of Decatur complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, and/or disability.   
     
     

    What is Title VI?

    Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or other Federal financial assistance. Programs that receive Federal funds cannot distinguish among individuals on the basis of race, color, or national origin, either directly or indirectly, in the types, quantity, quality, or timeliness of program services, aids, or benefits that they provide or the manner in which they provide them.
     
    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

    Title VI Liaisons - School principals/their designees will serve as local Title VI liaisons for each school. You can report discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, and/or disability to your school principal, any staff member, or to the district's Title VI Compliance Officer, listed above.
     

Title IX

  • What is Title IX?

    No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.


    (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972)


    The board of education further recognizes its responsibility in accordance with applicable laws (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Title II of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) to ensure that all individuals in a multicultural and diverse society have an equal opportunity in all aspects of the operation of the school system. Therefore, City Schools of Decatur shall actively promote equality and equity in all academic and co-curricular programs. (Board Policy: Equal Educational  Opportunities, JAA)


    Below is a list of individuals designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s Title IX/ non-discrimination policies:


    Title IX Liaisons -     School principals/their designees will serve as local Title IX liaisons for each school. You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to your school principal, any staff member, or to the district's Title IX Compliance Officer, listed above.

     

    Equity: Community Ideas and Concerns
     
    If your concern is related to equity but does not rise to the level of a Title VI or XI complaint, we still want to help. This platform exists to connect students, caretakers, staff, and community members directly with CSD's Department of Equity & Student Services regarding any general equity concerns and ideas. If you prefer to submit your idea or concern anonymously, use this link instead. You will receive a reply to your concern within 48 hours.


     

     

Contact

  • Title VI Compliance Officer

    Dr. Mari Ann Banks
    Equity Coordinator
    125 Electric Avenue
    Decatur, GA 30030
    TitleVI@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 ext. 1029

     

    Title IX Compliance Officer

    Dr. Lillie Huddleston
    Executive Director of Equity and Student Support
    125 Electric Avenue
    Decatur, GA 30030
    TitleIX@csdecatur.net
    404-371-3601 ext. 1026


    Title IX Coordinator for Athletics and Student Activities

    Mr. Rodney Thomas
    310 North McDonough Street
    Decatur, GA 30030
    rthomas@csdecatur.net
    404-301-4176