Prohibition of Discrimination

  • The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively "protected classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Equal access to facilities is also provided to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

    It is the legal obligation and the policy of the Board to employ only those persons who are best qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations.

    The Superintendent shall appoint a compliance officer whose responsibility it will be to require that Federal and State regulations are complied with and that any inquiries or complaints are dealt with promptly in accordance with law. S/He shall also require that proper notice of nondiscrimination for Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act will be provided to staff members and the general public. Any sections of the District's collectively-bargained negotiated agreements dealing with hiring and promotion will contain a statement of nondiscrimination similar to that in the Board's statement above.

    Policy 1122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity 
    Policy 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity 
    Policy 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

Compliance Officer (CO)

Section 504/ADA Coordinator


  • Lisa Lyon
    Director, Student Services
    Professional Support Center
    2501 63rd Ave. E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
    (941) 751-6550 x43061
    lyonL@manateeschools.net

Title IX Coordinators


  • Title IX - Schools & Educational Facilities

    Elementary & Secondary
    Lisa Lyon

    Director, Student Services
    Professional Support Center
    2501 63rd Ave. E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
    (941) 751-6550 x43061
    lyonL@manateeschools.net

    Post-Secondary (MTC)
    Colleen M. Maynard
    Assistant Director, Manatee Technical College
    6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
    (941) 751-7900 x46034
    maynardc@manateeschools.net


    Title IX - District & Employment

    Investigator
    Donna Peregoff
    Human Resources Assistant Director
    School Support Center
    215 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, Florida 34205
    (941) 708-8770 x41006
    peregoffd@manateeschools.net


    Decision-Maker

    Richard Bailey
    Chief of Human Resources
    School Support Center
    215 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, Florida 34205
    (941) 708-8770 x41239
    baileyr3@manateeschools.net