Non-Discrimination Policy

Section 1-5.1. Policy Statement Generally. — A. The School Board is committed to non-
discrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business. (Adopted: November 10, 1994; Revised April 14, 2016; Ordinance Number 15/16-7; Effective Date: July 1, 2016; Revised July 12, 2018; Ordinance Number 18/19-1; Effective Date: July 12, 2018; Revised April 15, 2021; Ordinance Number 20/21-11; Ordinance Number 22/23-1, Revised/Effective November 10, 2022; Ordinance 24/25-16; Revised/Effective: September 12, 2024)

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

Dr. Rodney Brown
Chief of Administrative Services 
100 N. Main Street 
P. O. Box 1549 
Suffolk, VA 23434 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit: the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights website for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.