Legal Department

The Legal Department represents the District in compliance matters and in Title VI, Title VII, Title IX concerns.  Information about filing a complaint with the Legal Department is available in the following Board Policies:

• Board Policy 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure 

• Board Policy 2:265 – Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure 

• Board Policy 2:270 – Discrimination and harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited (link: forthcoming)

The Legal Department also encompassess District Records, which addresses FOIA requests, student records requests, responses to subpoenas for student records, enrollment and registration.  Information about District Records is available at: u-46.org/Page/9011.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: School District U-46 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We encourage a culture and environment that supports the recruitment and retention of a workforce representative of our District, community, and larger society. District U-46 does not discriminate against any employee or candidate for employment on the basis of race, sex, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, political affiliation, political beliefs, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, military service or unfavorable discharge from military service, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable state or federal law. District U-46 complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the district has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensations, and training. 

ADA - It is the policy of District U-46 to comply with all laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The District will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensations, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page and in linked sites does not constitute legal advice.  The attorneys for the District are ethically bound to represent the Board of Education.  Any information provided on this site or by the legal team does not create an attorney-client relationship.  Every legal matter involves individualized analysis of the facts and law – information on this page is not a substitute for seeking legal guidance from an attorney.