Assurance of Equal Access: The Ashland Elementary school does not discriminate in providing career programs and services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Reference: MS State Board of Education Policies, Rule 84.3) Our programs are open to all district students in grades 9-12.
Section 504 - Americans with Disabilities Act - Non-discrimination - The Benton County School District will not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities to the extent provided by law.
The following person has been designated as Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator and will handle inquiries regarding the Benton County School District's non-discrimination policies, the filing of grievances, and requests for copies of grievance procedures covering discrimination on the basis of disability. Benton County School District Policy IDDH
Mrs. Pamela Gray, M. Ed 231 Court Street Ashland, MS 38603 Telephone: 662-224-6252 Fax: 662-224-3607 pgray@benton.k12.ms.us
As provided under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Students in the Benton County School District are protected from sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment, by Title IX. The following person has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator and will handle any complaints regarding Title IX issues. Benton County School District Policy JB.
Elynda Finley Federal Programs Director 231 Court Street Ashland, MS 38603 Telephone: 662-224-6252 Fax: 662-224-3607 efinley@benton.k12.ms.us
