The Plainedge School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws in its educational programs and activities, or employment practices, including vocational educational opportunities and provides equal access to designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies should be directed to:
- Title IX Compliance Officer (Education Amendments of 1972) – Dr. Guy J. Le Vaillant, Deputy Superintendent, Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, 11758, (516) 992-7434, glevaillant@plainedgeschools.org.
- ADA Compliance Officers/Coordinators – Dr. Guy J. Le Vaillant, Deputy Superintendent, Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, 11758, (516) 992-7434 glevaillant@plainedgeschools.org; Verdel Jones, Director of Guidance, (516) 992-7485, verdel.jones@plainedgeschools.org
- Section 504 Compliance Officers/Coordinators - Dr. Guy J. Le Vaillant, Deputy Superintendent, (516) 992-7434 glevaillant@plainedgeschools.org, Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa, New York, 11758, Verdel Jones, Director of Guidance, (516) 992-7485, verdel.jones@plainedgeschools.org; Bridget Murphy, Director of Special Education, (516) 992-7480, bridget.murphy@plainedgeschools.org.
The Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 coordinators will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student or employee who feels that his or her rights may have been violated by the district or its officials. Questions about Title IX may be referred to the employee designated to coordinate Title IX compliance or to the assistant secretary for civil rights. Inquiries regarding discrimination on the bases listed above may also be referred to the federal Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Education. Click here to visit the Office for Civil Rights website or call 1-800-421-3481.