NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Ridgefield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex,  age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Ridgefield Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  The Ridgefield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Ridgefield Public Schools’ nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: 
Karen Dewing, Title IX Coordinator, Ridgefield Public Schools, 70 Prospect Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, 203-894-5550