Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Anyone who believes that they have been discriminated, harassed, and/or retaliated against in violation of this policy should report the alleged discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation to the District’s Compliance Officer, unless the Compliance Officer is unavailable or the subject of the report. In that case, the report should be made directly to the alternative Compliance Officer. The District designates the following individual to act as the District’s Compliance Officer:
Title: Assistant Superintendent-Support Services
Phone #: (417) 345-2222
Email Address: complianceofficer@bisonpride.org
In the event the District’s Compliance Officer is unavailable or is the subject of a report that would otherwise be’ made to the Compliance Officer, reports should instead be directed to the alternative Compliance Officer:
Title: Superintendent
Phone #: (417) 345-2222
Email Address: complianceofficer@bisonpride.org
All employees, students, and visitors who have witnessed any incident or behavior that could constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under this policy must immediately report such incident or behavior to the District’s Compliance Officer for investigation.
All complaints of violation of this policy will be promptly investigated by the District, and appropriate action will be taken.
Public Notice
The Superintendent or designee will publicize this policy and will disseminate information about this policy to employees, parents/guardians, and students, as well as to newly-enrolled students and newly-hired employees.
Adoption Date(s): May 18, 2020