The district’s Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance Officer is Dr. Michael Parent, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Parent is responsible for overseeing the district’s compliance with state and federal laws protecting civil rights, including but not limited to, N.J.A.C. 6A:7, Managing for Equality and Equity in Educational Programs, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (sex/gender equity in the field of education), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Prospect Park Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, social or economic status, etc. We do not enter into any contracts or agreements with any person, agency, or organization that discriminates in employment practices or the provision of benefits and services. Prospect Park Public Schools is committed to providing equal rights and equitable access to participation in all instructional programs and extracurricular activities without discrimination of any kind.

If any student or employee believes that he/she has experienced or witnessed discrimination, please contact the Affirmative Action Officer so that you can file a grievance.  All Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance forms can be obtained below.

Non-Discrimination Policies

• 1140 - Affirmative Action Program

• 5750 - Equal Education Opportunity

• 5755 - Equity in Educational Programs and Services

• 2466 - Needless Public Labeling of Pupils With Disabilities

• 5756 - Transgender Students

• 3362, 5751, 4352 - Sexual Harassment

• 1510 - Rights of Persons With Handicaps or Disabilities/Policy on Non-Discrimination

• 1530 - Equal Employment Opportunity

• 1550 - Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination Practices