• Notice of Nondiscrimination

    Notice of Nondiscrimination

    The School Board of Sussex County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law, in employment or in its programs and activities. This commitment will prevail in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

    Complaints of discrimination or harassment in violation of School Board policies should be filed with the person holding the following position:

    Adriene Stephenson
    Division Title IX Coordinator
    Director of Human Resources

    Sussex County Public Schools
    21302 Sussex Drive
    Stony Creek, Virginia 23992
    Contact: Director of Human Resources
    434-246-1049

    A Statement of Complaint should be submitted by any student or employee who believes he or she has been the victim of discrimination or harassment prohibited by law. The allegation should be reported as soon as possible after the occurrence. Further, an employee or student who has knowledge of conduct which may constitute discrimination or harassment should report such conduct to the Division Level Officer or to any school personnel. All complaints will be addressed promptly, with further investigation conducted where needed to confirm facts or resolve disputed facts.

    Other School Board policies and regulations that may be applicable:

    For Employees: 

    TitleIX_AC “Equal Employment Opportunity And Harassment.” 

    For Students: 

    TitleIX_ACR “Sexual Discrimination Or Harassment Prohibited By Title IX”