Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA) for the Area 31 Career Center. As the LEA, the MSD of Wayne Township provides oversight and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to civil rights, accessibility, and educational equity for all students enrolled in Area 31 programs.

The MSD of Wayne Township (“District”) does not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of a protected class including but not limited to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information or disability in the programs or activities which it operates or the employment therein or admission thereto. This commitment applies to all District operations, programs, and activities. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of unlawful harassment. This policy applies to unlawful conduct occurring on school grounds immediately before, during, or immediately after school hours; in any school program or activity taking place in school facilities, on school transportation, or at other off-campus locations, such as at school-sponsored field trips or a training program; or using property or equipment provided by the school, including school-owned computers and the school’s computer network. In accordance with IC 22-9.3, it is unlawful discrimination for a school corporation to take an education or employment action based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry (“personal characteristics”). Also in accordance with IC 22-9-3, it is unlawful to require an employee to undergo training that asserts that a person having a specific personal characteristic is inherently superior or inferior to a person having a different characteristic, that a person, by virtue of the person’s personal characteristic, should be blamed for actions committed in the past, or that a person’s moral character is determined, in whole or in part, by the person’s personal characteristic, and a school corporation employee may not implement any of these theories or compel a student to do so.

The District has designated several staff members as coordinators of non-discrimination and anti-harassment. The identity and contact information for these staff members are listed below. The coordinators are responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with all non-discrimination and anti-harassment laws. The coordinators shall document all reports of discrimination or harassment and establish a protocol for recordkeeping. Nothing in this procedure shall supersede or substitute an employee’s other mandatory reporting obligations, including, but not limited to, reporting suspected child abuse and neglect and bullying.

Area 31 Career Center offers the following career and technical education programs:

Program	Criteria for Admission
Advanced Manufacturing Integrated Mechanics Digital Integrated Manufacturing (Digital Manufacturing - Industry 4.0) Networking & Cyber Security Precision Machining Welding	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Arts, Entertainment, & Design Graphic Imaging (Digital Design) Radio Broadcasting (Radio and Television) TV Broadcasting (Radio and Television)	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Construction Construction Trades - Carpentry Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Agriculture Horticulture Science	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Health & Human Services Dental Assisting (Dental Careers) Pre-Nursing (Pre-Nursing / Healthcare Specialist: Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)) Medical Assisting (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Pharmacy Cosmetology	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Hospitality, Events, & Tourism Culinary Arts	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Education and Human Services Early Childhood	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1
Public Safety Criminal Justice Emergency Medical Services Fire and Rescue	Must pass English 10 Must pass Algebra 1

It is the policy of The MSD of Wayne Township [Area 31 Career Center] not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its career and technical education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices. Area 31 Career Center will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Area 31 Career Center career and technical education programs.

For information regarding nondiscrimination policies, please contact:

Robert West, Special Populations Coordinator Title IX Coordinator 1200 N Girls School Rd 317-988-7140 Robert.west@wayne.k12.in.us

Robert West, Special Populations Coordinator Section 504 Coordinator 1200 N Girls School Rd 317-988-7140 Robert.west@wayne.k12.in.us

 

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The MSD of Wayne Township [Area 31 Career Center] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Shenia Suggs Title IX Coordinator & Non-discrimination Coordinator (317) 988-8600 Shenia.suggs@wayne.k12.in.us MSD of Wayne Township Education Center 1220 South High School Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46241	Kyle Fessler Section 504 Coordinator (Disability) (317) 988-8600 Kyle.fessler@wayne.k12.in.us MSD of Wayne Township Education Center 1220 South High School Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
Robert West, Special Populations Coordinator Section 504 Coordinator 1200 N Girls School Rd (317) 988-7140 Robert.west@wayne.k12.in.us