District does not discriminate on the basis of race or sex and shall comply with 70 O.S. §24-157 and Oklahoma Administrative Code 210: 10-1-23 in the enactment of this policy. In addition, the provisions provided for herein shall not prohibit the teaching of concepts that align to the Oklahoma Academic Standards. No teacher, administrator, or other employee of the District shall require or make part of a course the following concepts:

A. One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex,

B. An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously,

C. An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex,

D. Members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex,

E. An individual’s moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex,

F. An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex,

G. Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex, or

H. Meritocracy or traits such as hard work ethic are racist or sexist or were created by members of a particular race to oppress members of another race.

Students, parents, teachers, school staff, and members of the public may file a complaint alleging a violation of 70 O.S. §24-157 or 210: 10-1-23. In order for a complaint to be accepted for investigation, it must:

A. Be submitted in writing, signed and dated by the complainant, including complaints submitted through electronic mail that include electronic signatures;

B. Identify the dates the alleged discriminatory act occurred;

C. Explain the alleged violation and/or discriminatory conduct and how 70 O.S. §24- 157 or 210: 10-1-23 have been violated;

D. Include sufficient relevant information to enable District to investigate the alleged violation; and

E. Identify witnesses the school may interview, if applicable, provided the school will not dismiss a complaint for failure to identify witnesses.

In our district, anyone has the ability to file a Prohibition of Race and Sex Discrimination complaint.

This form is available here and should be submitted to the Compliance Officer.

Shawnee Middle School