Non-Discrimination Policy

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Board of Education and the School District not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District reaffirms its long-standing policy of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 USC SS2000d et seq. and 42 USC SS2000e et seq.; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 USC SS1681 et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC S794; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 USC SS12101 et seq.; Michigan's Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL SS37.1101 et seq.; and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL SS37.2101 et seq.

Contact Information

Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex), or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin), should be directed to:

Title VI / Civil Rights

Melanie Depray Learst
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability

Westwood Community School District
3335 S. Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
[email protected]
(313) 565-1900

Title IX

Lisa Nastal
Director of Human Resources

Westwood Community School District
3335 S. Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
[email protected]
(313) 565-1900

Title IX

Gail Strickland
Director of Special Education

Westwood Community School District
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
[email protected]
(313) 565-8851

Section 504

Inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, should be directed to:

Dr. Stiles Simmons
Superintendent

Westwood Community School District
3335 S. Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-1900