I.    PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the District.

II.    GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

1. It is the District’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability. The District also makes reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
    
2. The District prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the District’s policy on harassment and violence and the District’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the District’s policy on harassment and violence.
    
3. This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, counseling, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
    
4. It is the responsibility of every District employee and other personnel to comply with this policy.
    
5. The school district shall provide equal opportunity for members of each sex and to members of all races and ethnicities to participate in its athletic program. In determining whether equal opportunity to participate in athletic programs is available for the purposes of this law, at least the following factors shall be considered to the extent that they are applicable to a given situation: whether the opportunity for males and females to participate in the athletic program reflects the demonstrated interest in athletics of the males and females in the student body of the educational institution; whether the opportunity for members of all races and ethnicities to participate in the athletic program reflects the demonstrated interest in athletics of members of all races and ethnicities in the student body of the educational institution; whether the variety and selection of sports and levels of competition effectively accommodate the demonstrated interests of members of each sex; whether the variety and selection of sports and levels of competition effectively accommodate the demonstrated interests of members of all races and ethnicities; the provision of equipment and supplies; scheduling of games and practice times; assignment of coaches; provision of locker rooms; practice and competitive facilities; and the provision of necessary funds for teams of one sex.
    
6.  Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should contact General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources Anjie Flowers (952-401-5015 – anjie.flowers@minnetonkaschools.org). The reporting party or complainant may also utilize the “Let’s Talk” reporting tool on the District website.