Policies

• Family Handbook, pg. 87: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Employee Handbook, pgs. 8-9: The School does not and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, service member status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, decisions to hire, place, promote, train, demote, terminate, lay off, recall, transfer, adjust compensation, and address leaves of absence. Employees with questions, concerns, or comments about any type of discrimination in the workplace or the potential need for reasonable accommodation due to disability or religion should bring such issues to the attention of the Principal. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Employee Handbook pgs. 14-15: Idaho Novus Classical Academy does not tolerate the harassment of applicants, employees, students, parents, or vendors. Any form of harassment relating to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, service member status, or any category protected by law, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law is a violation of this policy and will be treated as a disciplinary matter. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment. At a minimum, the term “harassment” as used in this policy includes:

• Offensive remarks, comments, jokes, slurs, or verbal conduct pertaining to an individual’s race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law;
• Offensive pictures, drawings, photographs, figurines, or other graphic images, conduct, or communications, including e-mail, faxes, and copies pertaining to an individual’s race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law;
• Offensive sexual remarks, sexual advances, or requests for sexual favors regardless of the gender of the individuals involved; and
• Offensive physical conduct, including touching and gestures, regardless of the gender of the individuals involved.

Idaho Novus Classical Academy absolutely prohibits retaliation, which includes: threatening an individual or taking any adverse action against an individual for (1) reporting a possible violation of this policy, or (2) participating in an investigation conducted under this policy.

Our managers, supervisors, and leadership are covered by this policy and are prohibited from engaging in any form of harassing, discriminatory, or retaliatory conduct. No manager, supervisor, or leader has the authority to suggest to any applicant or employee that employment or advancement will be affected by the individual entering into (or refusing to enter into) a personal relationship with the supervisor or manager, or for tolerating (or refusing to tolerate) conduct or communication that might violate this policy. Such conduct is a direct violation of this policy.

Similarly, no employee has the authority to suggest to a student that the student’s continued attendance, grade, or promotion will be affected by the individual entering into (or refusing to enter into) a personal relationship with the employee, or for tolerating (or refusing to tolerate) conduct or communications that might violate this policy. Such conduct is a direct violation of this policy and our core virtues.

Non-employees are also covered by this policy. Idaho Novus Classical Academy prohibits harassment, discrimination, or retaliation of our employees in connection with their work by non-employees. Any employee who experiences or observes harassment, discrimination, or retaliation should report it immediately according to the guidelines listed below. If you have any concerns that our No Harassment Policy may have been violated by anyone, you must immediately report the matter. Due to the very serious nature of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, you must report your concerns to one of the following individuals:Principal or Board Chair. You should report any actions that you believe may violate our policy no matter how slight the actions may seem.

The School will investigate the report and then take prompt, appropriate remedial action. The School will protect the confidentiality of employees reporting suspected violations of this or any other School policy to the extent possible consistent with our investigation. However, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation, complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

You will not be penalized or retaliated against for truthfully reporting improper conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other actions that you believe may violate this policy.

An individual who retaliates against someone who has reported a concern in good faith is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

The School is serious about enforcing our No Harassment Policy. We cannot resolve a potential policy violation unless we know about it. You are responsible for reporting possible policy violations to us so that we can take appropriate actions to address your concerns.

With regard to employment, Idaho Novus Classical Academy is committed to:

Selecting employees based on skill, training, ability, knowledge, attitude, and character without
discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, service member status,
or any category protected by law.

Idaho Novus Classical Academy does not tolerate the harassment of, or discrimination against,
applicants, employees, students, parents, or vendors. Any form of harassment or discrimination
relating to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy,
genetic information, marital status, service member status, or any other category protected by
federal, state, or local law is a violation of this policy and will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from sex-based discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Title IX states:

No person in the United States 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.

Maj. Bruce Sims
19255 N McLeod Way
Boise, ID 83714
Email: info@idahonovus.org
Phone: (208) 817-0618

Idaho Novus and Title IX

Title IX Resources

K-12 Investigation Report Overview

Grievance Process Part 1

Grievance Process Part 2

Grievance Process Part 3

Grievance Process Part 4

Idaho Novus Classical Academy, in cooperation with parents and nonpublic school agencies, engages in Child Find services throughout the school year. Child Find activities are conducted (1) to create public awareness of special education programs, (2) to advise the public that students who qualify for services have the right to a free appropriate public education and confidentiality protections, and (3) to inform community residents that a process exists for identifying and serving children with disabilities.

If you know a school-aged child who may have individual needs that result from disabilities or developmental delays and who is not enrolled in a school program, please contact our Special Education Coordinator. These students may have difficulty walking, talking, hearing, or learning, or may display behaviors that appear different from other children their age.

If you are part of a community agency or civic group that would like more information about educating children with disabilities, you may also contact our Special Education Coordinator.