9.0 - 9.1 Grievance Procedure

A written or verbal complaint alleging any action, policy, procedure, or practice that discriminates on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information (including harassment and retaliation).

Any person enrolled in or employed by the technology center or a parent/guardian of a minor student, or member of the public who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information (including harassment or retaliation). For purposes of this policy, a parent or guardian’s complaint or grievance shall be handled in the same manner as a minor student’s complaint would.

The person(s) designated to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act and any other state and federal laws addressing equal education opportunity.  The Coordinator under the Title VI, IX, Section 504/Title II and the Coordinator of each statutory scheme may be the same person or different persons, but each coordinator will receive relevant training in order to perform his/her duties.

Great Plains Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissions and employment.

Title IX Coordinator, Valerie Anderson, vanderson@greatplains.edu

504 Coordinator, Kristy Barnett, kbarnett@greatplains.edu

4500 SW Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK  73505

Section 504/Title IUI Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on disability)
    Kristy Barnett
    Great Plains Technology Center
    4500 SW Lee Boulevard
    Lawton, OK  73505
    (580) 355-6371

Title IX Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity)
    Valerie Anderson
    Great Plains Technology Center
    4500 SW Lee Boulevard
    Lawton, OK  73505
    (580) 355-6371

Any individual who has experienced any form of discrimination, including discrimination not listed above may contact:
    Employees – Valerie Anderson
    Great Plains Technology Center
    4500 SW Lee Boulevard
    Lawton, OK  73505
    (580) 355-6351

    Students – Justin McNeil
    Great Plains Technology Center
    4500 SW Lee Boulevard
    Lawton, OK  73505
    (580) 355-6351

The person alleged to be responsible for the alleged discrimination contained in a complaint.  The term may be used to designate persons with responsibility for a particular action or those persons with supervisory responsibility for procedures and policies in those areas covered in the complaint.