Nondiscrimination Statement and Harassment Complaints
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.
Discrimination/Harassment Complaints
Any person, faculty, staff, student, or visitor who experiences or perceives discrimination and/or harassment is encouraged to promptly report the complaint. Below are the designated contacts that handle inquiries regarding Marietta City Schools (MCS) nondiscrimination policies:
Title VI Compliance Officer
For issues of discrimination on basis of race, color, or national origin, gender, sexual harassment:
Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
Marietta City Schools
250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060
brittneybridges@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
(770) 422-3500, ext. 7285
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Compliance Officer
For issues of discrimination on the basis of disability:
Michele Sayles Harris
Chief of Student Services
Marietta City Schools
250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060
msaylesharris@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
(770) 422-3500, ext. 7238
Title IX Compliance Officer
For issues of discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual harassment:
Dr. Brittney Bridges
Executive Director of Innovative Practices
Marietta City Schools
250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060
brittneybridges@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
(770) 422-3500, ext. 7285
Employment Issues
For issues of discrimination on the basis of any category listed in Policy GAAA:
Marco D. Holland, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resource Officer
Marietta City Schools
250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060
mholland@marietta-city.org
(770) 422-3500, ext. 7292
Complaints may also be filed directly with the Office of Civil Rights at the address below:
The U.S. Department of Education
Atlanta Office for Civil Rights
61 Forsyth St. S.W., Suite 19T70
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
(404) 562-6350
Student Sexual Harassment
Any student or employee who believes they have been the victim of sexual harassment should report the incident to the Title IX Compliance Officer or to an administrator, counselor, or teacher at the school they attend or school of employment.
Investigations involving allegations of sexual harassment allegations will be handled per Board of Education of the City of Marietta Policy JCAC, Student Sexual Harassment.
Sexual Harassment Reporting Form
MCS Title IX Training Presentation