Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Oswego County BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived
race, color, creed, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment
and sexual violence), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means
heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status,
military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction
record, generic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and
other designated youth groups. Oswego County BOCES will take steps to assure that the lack of English
language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in BOCES programs.

Employees, students, applicants or other members of the BOCES community (including but not limited
to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or
treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Purpose: The Oswego County BOCES is committed to creating and maintaining a working and learning
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All complaints of discrimination and
harassment will be thoroughly investigated to determine whether the alleged behavior and
circumstances constitute harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, or another form of
misconduct. BOCES policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability in BOCES educational programs, activities, and employment
practices. Inquiries regarding the application of Section 504, the ADA, and other laws, regulations, and
policies prohibiting disability discrimination may be directed to the Section 504 Compliance
Coordinator listed below:

Roseann Bayne
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Center for Instruction Technology & Innovation
179 County Route 64
Mexico, NY 13114
Telephone: 315.963.4293
E-mail: rbayne@CiTiboces.org
These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including harassment and sexual violence.
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting
discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Compliance Coordinator listed below. Requests for
translation services, reasonable accommodations, and information regarding Career and
Technical Education (CTE) programs may also be directed to this contact.

Kristen Foland
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
Center for Instruction Technology & Innovation
179 County Route 64
Mexico, NY 13114
Telephone: 315.963.4425
E-mail: kfoland@CiTiboces.org
Inquiries may also be directed to:

United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights
32 Old Slip 26

th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: 646-428-3800
E-mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

(Commonly Known as "Whistle-Blower" Protection)

The Board prohibits any retaliatory behavior directed against complainants, victims, witnesses, and/or any other individuals who participated in the investigation of a complaint of discrimination. Follow-up inquiries shall be made to ensure that discrimination has not resumed and that all those involved in the investigation of the discrimination complaint have not suffered retaliation.