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West Warwick School Department Affirmative Action Policy
January, 1986
Statement of Policy
A.Whereas, the West Warwick School Committee by resolution dated December 13, 1976 adopted the development of a program of affirmative action in school department employment.
Whereas, it has been the policy of the West Warwick School Committee to provide equal opportunity in employment without discrimination because of race, religion, age, handicap, sex, or national origin; and
Whereas, the ongoing review of the implementation of the policy of the West Warwick School Committee requires additional steps in order to strengthen and assure fully equal employment opportunity; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the West Warwick School Committee does hereby reaffirm its policy to ensure equal opportunity in employment of all persons to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, religion, age, handicap, sex, or national origin, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing intensive, affirmative action program in each classification in the department and to be an integral part of every aspect of personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement and treatment of employees of the school department to the maximum extent possible.
Be it further resolved that the West Warwick School Committee, AS evidence of its intent to comply with basic policies and procedures necessary for effective enforcement of equal employment standards, has appointed Robert M. Sherman as Affirmative Action Coordinator for the West Warwick School Committee. As Affirmative Action Coordinator, Mr. Sherman will keep the Affirmative Action Plan up to date. It is further resolved that the West Warwick School Committee will satisfy all requirements for personnel administration and review of all personnel policy including equal employment opportunity regulations.
Be it further resolved that Robert M. Sherman, Affirmative Action Coordinator, and the West Warwick School Committee will maintain the implementation of this affirmative action program and establish necessary rules and regulations in support and execution
thereof.B.Statement of Policy
Equal employment opportunity is the only equitable way to insure true equality of employment for all citizens. It is realized that our personnel function, as far as hiring practices, induction, training, administration, has improved with time, but that further improvements will be made as needed.
Specifically, it is the policy of this West Warwick School Committee to provide equal employment and economic opportunity at every level within the department. Said opportunity will be without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, handicap, sex, or national origin. This policy applies to all phases of employment and economic opportunity including, but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, promotion, demotion or transfer, layoff, recall or termination, compensation, training, contractors, subcontractors, vendors; and to the use of all facilities and participation in all school department sponsored activities.
The school committee's goals and objectives are to achieve an ongoing affirmative action program that will result in positive changes throughout the department to: insure sensitivity and flexibility in meeting the requirements of fairness and equity for every person who participates, or desires to participate, in any phase of school department activity; avoid sanctions imposed by federal, state or local regulatory agencies; minimize individual complaints of discrimination or inequitable economic opportunity within the school all complaints; and establish and maintain an effective, positive image and posture to the public and enforcement agencies.
In the implementation of this policy, the school committee chairperson exercises personal leadership establishing, maintaining, and carrying out the department's "affirmative action" effort to promote equal opportunity in every aspect of the school department's employment. To assist the school committee in carrying out these policies, the Affirmative Action Coordinator will review all personnel policies including equal employment opportunity regulations.
The school committee chairperson and the Affirmative Action Coordinator will appraise the department's personnel activities to identify deficiencies existing in equal employment opportunities on an annual basis.
Each school principal shall be responsible for his or her school in carrying out equal employment opportunity and affirmative action as a basic part of their job.
The school committee will continue to ensure that the school department's policy on equal employment opportunity is publicized by permanent posting on all department bulletin boards. The department's policy on equal employment opportunity will be publicized so that all town residents will be aware of these provisions.
References
III.A. Human Resources - West Warwick School Department Affirmative Action Policy Archive