Affirmative Action at Kingsway

Overview

The Affirmative Action Team provides staff and students with opportunities for equity and equality and provides a forum to address and resolve issues related to discrimination. The administrative code governing affirmative action programs in school districts is N.J.A.C. 6A:7 (Managing for Equality and Equity in Education). Under New Jersey law, accountability for the enforcement of affirmative action policies and programs is implemented by the Department of Education to support equality and inclusive practices for staff and students.

N.J.A.C. 6A:7 (Managing for Equality and Equity in Education) defines the responsibilities of district boards of education for compliance with current law and public policy governing the elimination of discrimination and the provision of equal educational opportunity in public schools, as well as address the achievement gap and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.

If you have any questions regarding bias, harassment, or discrimination issues, please contact the related Affirmative Action Team members at the following address:

• Melissa Brown, Director of Human Resources
• Mike Schiff, School-based Affirmative Action Officer, 504 Coordinator & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
• Patricia Calandro, District Affirmative Action Officer, HIB Coordinator, & Title IX Coordinator

Additionally, if you would like to file a complaint, please review the procedures below and complete the Written Complaint Form.  When done, please email the form to one of the individuals noted above. 

• AAO Complaint Procedures:  KRSD AAO Complaint Procedures
• Complaint Form: Discrimination Complaint Form