Non-Discrimination Policy

  • School City of Mishawaka is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity. For further information, clarification, or complaint (grievance) procedures, please contact the Superintendent’s office at 574-254-4500.

Title IX

  • Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Policy 2266)
    The School City of Mishawaka Board of School Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.

    The SCM Board prohibits sexual harassment that occurs within its educational programs and activities. When the Corporation has actual knowledge of sexual harassment in its education program or activity against a person in the United States, it shall promptly respond in a manner that is not deliberately indifferent.

    General Reporting Statement & Title IX Coordinators
    Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information listed below.

    The Corporation’s Title IX Coordinators are:

    • Kory LaBonne, Senior Coordinator
      Director of Human Resources & School Safety
      1402 S. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46544
      574-254-4500
      labonnek@mishawaka.k12.in.us

    • Sherry Keyser, Deputy Coordinator
      Assistant Director of Athletics
      1202 Linconln Way East, Mishawaka, IN 46544
      574-254-7335
      keysers@mishawaka.k12.in.us

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