• Notice of Equal Opportunity

    The Henry County Board of Education maintains a policy of equal educational, athletic, and employment opportunity. The Henry County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  If students and/or parents have concerns, then they should bring such concerns, in writing, to the attention of the principal. If employees have concerns, then they should bring such concerns, in writing, to the attention of their immediate supervisor.

    For ADA and 504 concerns regarding employment, Valerie Suessmith is the contact.

    The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and concerns regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies:

     

    Dr. Carl Knowlton, Title VI and Title IX Coordinator

    Henry County Schools

    Chief of Staff

    33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway

    McDonough, GA  30253

    770-957-6601


    Dr. April Madden, IDEA/Section 504/Title II (Students) Coordinator

    Family and Student Support Services

    Henry County Schools

    Exceptional Student Education

    33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway

    McDonough, GA 30253

    770-957-8086

     

    Valerie Suessmith, Title II (Employees) Coordinator

    Human Resource Services

    Henry County Schools

    33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway

    McDonough, Georgia 30253

    770-957-5107

     

    Kirk Shrum, Sports Equity Coordinator

    Leadership Services

    Henry County Schools

    33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway

    McDonough, Georgia 30253

    770-957-7189

     

    The Board of Education prohibits retaliation against individuals who file complaints or those who assist in the investigations of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age.  Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment.  Appropriate disciplinary actions shall be imposed for verified acts of retaliation, including, but not limited to a report to the Professional Standards Commission for certified staff members. 

    All employees are required to comply with our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Administrators and supervisors are expected to cooperate fully in meeting our equal opportunity objectives and their compliance with this policy will be monitored closely.  For additional information please see local board policies GAAA, GAE, GAE (1), JAA, JAA-E (1), JCAC, and JCE.