Non-Discrimination Policy
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, Hughes Springs ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
The following district staff members have been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements:
• Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex: Michael Walker, High School Principal, at 903-639-3841 or Brian Nation, Jr. High Principal, at 903-639-3812 or Theresa Jennings, Elementary Principal, at 903-639-3881.
• Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Sarah Dildine, Director of Curriculum, Technology and Special Programs, at 903-639-3810
• All other concerns regarding discrimination: See Rick Ogden, Superintendent of Schools at 903-639-3803.
Child Find Notice
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Public education in Texas is for every child. Don't leave any child behind.
For more information, call Sarah Dildine, Director of Curriculum, Technology and Special Programs at 903-639-3810.
Pursant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Hughes Springs ISD has the duty to identify, refer and evaluate and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into section 504 programs, please contact Sarah Dildine at 903-639-3810.
CTE Non-Discrimation Notice
Hughes Springs ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Marketing, Business, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice and Family & Consumer Sciences. It is the policy of Hughes Springs ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of Hughes Springs ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Hughes Springs ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Rick Ogden at 871 Taylor Street, Hughes Springs, TX or 903-639-3800 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Sarah Dildine at 871 Taylor Street, Hughes Springs, TX or 903-639-3800.