Compliance

The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes") occurring in the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities affecting the Corporation environment.

Franklin Community Schools is committed to making its electronic and information technologies accessible to individuals with disabilities.

If you wish to report an issue related to the accessibility of content on this website or to request access to any content that is currently unavailable, please contact our webmaster. We will try to provide the information to you in an alternate format and/or make the necessary improvements to make the information accessible. If you wish to file a grievance under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, information about the grievance process is available within the Franklin Community School Corporation Bylaws and Policies. Any grievance may be filed with the district’s Section 504 coordinator, Jennifer Scott, by email at scottj@franklinschools.org, by calling 317.346.8683 or by sending a letter to Jennifer Scott, Section 504 Coordinator, 998 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin, IN, 46131.  

Please reach out to Robin Betts at bettsro@franklinschools.org or 317.346.8707 with any questions regarding website navigation.  

Franklin Community Schools is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain dignity and independence.

We believe in integration and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner.

The District will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility by complying with the accessibility of online content and functionality under the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and the Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 for web content.

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Definition of a Complaint

A complaint is a signed written statement that includes: 1) an allegation that a requirement applicable to the Title I local educational agency (LEA) program has been violated; and 2) information that supports the allegation.

Who May Complain

Any parent, teacher, other concerned individual(s), or organization(s) may file a complaint.

All complaints must: 

• Be written.
• Be signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint and include contact information.
• Specify the requirement of law or regulation being violated regarding the provision of Title I services and the related issue, problem, and/or concern.
• Contain information/evidence supporting the complaint;.
• State the nature of the corrective action desired.

Complaint Procedure

1. Receiving Complaints: Complaints should be formally registered with the district Title I Coordinator, Cole Zook, 1400 Webb Court, Franklin, IN 46131. 
2. Investigating Complaints: Upon receipt of the written complaint, the LEA will investigate the complaint within five school days.
3. Resolving Complaints: The LEA will resolve the complaint within 30 school days.
4. Appealing Complaints: If the LEA fails to resolve the complaint or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant can appeal to the Indiana Department of Education’s Title Grants and Support division.

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The School Board of the Franklin Community School Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “the Board” or “the Corporation”) does not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities which it operates or the employment therein or admission thereto, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.

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Additional Information

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