The District and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, physical or mental disability, or Vietnam era veteran status.

(cf. 4119. 11 - Sexual harassment)

Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. The District shall not discriminate against physically or mentally disabled persons who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.

The Superintendent shall publicize this policy annually throughout the District and the community.

(cf. 1312. 3 - Complaints Concerning Discrimination)

Legal Reference:

ALASKA STATUTES14. 18. 010 Discrimination based on sex and race prohibited14. 18. 020 Discrimination in employment prohibited14. 18. 090 Enforcement by state board of education

ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 06. 510 Discrimination in hiring practicesCIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT20 U. S. C. 1683 et seq. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, SECTIONS 503 AND 50429 U. S. C. 791 et seq. AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT29 U. S. C. 621 et seq. VIETNAM ERA VETERANS' ACT38 U. S. C. 2011 et seq. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT42 U. S. C. 12101 et seq.