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Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Gilbert offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:

  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
  • Human Services
  • Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

It is the policy of the Gilbert Community  School not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic background in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 216.9 of the Iowa Code. The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual needs, interests, abilities and potential.

It is also the policy of this district that the curriculum content and instructional materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and variety of careers, roles, and life styles open to women as well as men in our society.  One of the objectives of the total curriculum should foster respect and appreciation for the cultural diversity found in our country and an awareness of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.

Inquiries and grievances regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI , Section 504, or Section 216.9 should be directed to the district’s Equity Coordinator: Vic Vanderpool, Director of HR; District Office; 103 Mathews Drive; Gilbert, Iowa 50105; 515-232-3740 or clarkc@gilbert.k12.ia.us

Continuous Notification of Nondiscrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Gilbert Community School District  not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s  Equity coordinator, Vic Vanderpool, 103 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, Iowa.  515-232-3740 vanderpoolv@gilbertcsd.org.

The notice may include: Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

Click HERE for Grievance Procedure

Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy

104 Anti-Bullying:Anti-Harassment

104.E1 Anti-Bullying:Harassment Complaint Form

104.E3 Disposition of Anti-Bullying:Harassment Complaint Form

104.E4 Witness Disclosure Form

104.R1 Anti-Bullying:Harassment Investigation Procedures

HUSDA Public Notification

In accordance with federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free 800-877-8339 or 800-845-6136 (Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Iowa Notification Statement

It is the policy of this CNP provider (Gilbert Community School District) not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by Gilbert Community School District, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html

Gilbert Community School District

Gilbert Community School District

103 Mathews Drive, Gilbert, Iowa 50105  |  (515) 232-3740