Notice to the River Valley Charter School District

This notice provides information regarding legislation that guides the school in its employment and educational policies. These laws are promulgated by the River Valley Charter District to insure the equal enjoyment of all opportunities and privileges regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. River Valley is an equal opportunity employer that complies with provisions of Chapter 622/282, Title IX and the Drug Free School Act of 1988.

Title IX
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). In compliance with these regulations, The River Valley Charter District has a designated Title IX Coordinator: Ann Mooney, Assistant Director and Sexual Harassment Officer.

McKinney-Vento, Section 725(2)
Children and youth in a state care or custody who are identified as homeless have the same rights as other homeless students to fully attend and participate in all school activities classes, educational opportunities, meals, social and athletic events, clubs, teams, and other services. For attendance at River Valley, the child has the right to apply for enrollment according to the school’s Enrollment Policy. For further information please contact: Ann Mooney, Assistant Director and Homeless Liaison.

Title VI
Title VI, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. ). In compliance with these regulations, The River Valley Charter District has a designated Title VI Coordinator: Ann Mooney, Assistant Director and Civil Rights Officer.

Contact Information for Titles IX and VI and McKinney-Vento Compliance: Ann Mooney, Assistant Director, River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978-465-0065, ext 13).

Section 504
No otherwise qualified individual...shall solely by reason of handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. (Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973). In compliance with the above regulation, the River Valley Charter District has designated a Coordinator of 504 activities. If there are any questions regarding River Valley’s compliance with Section 504, please contact: Kate Lallas, Guidance Counselor and 504 Coordinator, River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978-465-0065, ext.19)

Special Education
603 CMR 28.00 governs the provision by Massachusetts public schools for special education and related services to eligible students and ensures that they receive individual educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. If there are any questions regarding River Valley’s compliance with Special Education benefits, please contact: Lori McCrevan, Director Special Education, River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978-465-0065, ext.35).

Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above laws may also be directed to: Department of Education, Director of Civil Rights, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148 or Department of Health, Education & Welfare, Boston, MA 02114.