Affirmative Action
Mission Statement
The Nutley School District is committed to maintaining a diverse environment that is free from harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, social or economic status, or disability.
Appointment of Affirmative Action Officers
Whereas, New Jersey public schools and the Nutley School District are required to develop and implement a Multi-Year Equity Plan to identify and resolve all equity needs affecting its schools, pupils, or staff, as indicated in N.J.A.C. 6:4-1 et seq.; and Whereas, an affirmative action officer is necessary to uphold the regulations pertaining to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20; N.J.S.A. 10:5; N.J.A.C. 6A:7; Guidelines for the Desegregation of Public Schools in New Jersey (1989); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) of 1997; now therefore be it Resolved, that affirmative action officers be appointed for the Nutley School District.
Affirmative Action Officers
Karen Greco, District Affirmative Action Officer
Jess Mabel, Nutley High School Affirmative Action Officer
Lauren Parness John H. Walker Middle School Affirmative Action Rep
Nancy Thunell, Lincoln Elementary School Affirmative Action Rep
Jenna Maldonado, Radcliffe Elementary School Affirmative Action Rep
Debra Tiene, Spring Garden Elementary School Affirmative Action Rep
Kelli Cerniglia, Washington Elementary School Affirmative Action Rep
Serena Hitchens, Yantacaw Elementary School Affirmative Action Rep
Resources for Affirmative Action
The following are a few of the resources available for additional information on Affirmative Action:
New Jersey State Division on Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
American Association for Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations
LGBTQ Resources for Students & Staff