Union County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. UCPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
Civil Rights Compliance
UCPS is committed to ensuring that all students and adults are given the opportunity to learn, participate, and work in an environment that is free from discrimination by adhering to the following laws:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
In order to maintain a safe, civil, and supportive learning environment, all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex are prohibited. This policy shall cover employees, employees' behaviors, students, and students' behaviors while on school property, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided equipment or transportation, or at any official school bus stop in accordance with federal law. This policy shall be disseminated annually to all school staff, students, and parent(s)/guardian(s). The Title IX designee as well as any personnel chosen to facilitate the grievance process shall not have a conflict of interest against any party of the complaint. These individuals shall receive training as to how to promptly and equitably resolve student and employee complaints. All employees shall receive training on complying with this policy and federal law.
If you would like to file a Title VI or Title IX complaint, or have inquiries, please contact:
Susan Oaks
Supervisor Title VI/IX
Union County Public Schools
3006 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 865-992-5466 ext. 2009
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 & Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. If you would like to file a 504 or Title II complaint, or have inquiries, contact:
504 Coordinator
Roxanne Patterson
Union County Public Schools
3006 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 865-992-5466 ext. 2010
To request an accommodation, please contact your building principal or department head. (Interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing must be requested forty-eight {48} hours prior to the event.) Questions or concerns may be referred to:
Union County Public Schools
3006 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
865-992-5466
For further information about students’ rights and services, you may contact the Tennessee Department of Education:
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2731
www.tn.gov/education
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the Office of Civil Rights that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, as well as national origin. If you would like to file a Title VII complaint or have inquiries regarding employment discrimination, please contact:
Susan Oaks
Supervisor Title VI/IX
Union County Public Schools
3006 Maynardville Highway
Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
865-992-5466