Non-Discrimination
Educational Equity, Non-discrimination, Affirmative Action, Harassment & Bullying
Heartland AEA has policies and procedures in place to protect children and families, as well as staff and prospective employees from abuse, discrimination, bullying and harassment.
Board Policies
Board Policy 101 – Educational Equity
Board Policy 102 – Bullying & Harassment
Board Policy 103 – Non-discrimination & Affirmative Action
Non-discrimination Statement
It is the policy of Heartland AEA not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetics, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, parental, family or marital status. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.
Affirmative Action Plan
This plan outlines current data and compares the data to external indicators, which are then used to set both qualitative and quantitative goals. The document is organized according to the key affirmative action/equal employment opportunity requirements found in Iowa Code.
Complaint Process
Heartland AEA will respond promptly to allegations of abuse, discrimination, bullying and harassment of students, their families, staff and prospective employees by investigating or arranging for the investigation of an allegation. The processing of a complaint or allegation will be handled confidentially to the maximum extent possible.
If you would like to file a complaint, download and complete the form linked below and submit it to the Chief Administrator or one of Heartland AEA’s Level 1 Investigators.
- Chief Administrator: Jon Sheldahl
- Primary Level 1 Investigators:
- Susie Bentley, Regional Director
- Jadie Boens, Director of Special Programs
- Alternate Level 1 Investigators:
- Nia Chiaramonte, Director of Human Resources
- Kristi Upah, Chief Student Services Officer
Questions
If you have questions or a complaint related to this policy, contact the Director of Human Resources, 6500 Corporate Dr., Johnston, IA 50131-1603; the Director, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; or Director, Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City, MO 64106.