Nondiscrimination Notice
It is the policy of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), as required by Section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational, or other program or activity because of the person’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
For Section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, Federal Title IX:
Catherine Coleman, Director of Title IX and Student Protections
Phone: (414) 475-8449
Email: titleix@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Address: Department of Student Services | 5225 W. Vliet Street | Milwaukee, WI 53208
For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Federal Title II:
Jean Gatz, Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Phone: (414) 438-3677
Email: sprengjm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Address: Department of Specialized Services | 6620 W. Capitol Drive | Milwaukee, WI 53216
Employment Nondiscrimination
MPS is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination as required by the law for all individuals in the MPS workplace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, age, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or legally protected activity (e.g., participation in the complaint process). MPS will not tolerate adverse treatment based on a legally protected characteristic or legally protected activity involving equal employment opportunity.
The following individuals from the Employee Rights Administration Division (ERAD) have been designated as contacts:
For requests for disability-related job accommodations:
Jamie Bergener, Manager III
Phone: (414) 475-8993
Email: bergenj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
For internal complaints regarding employment discrimination:
Yashica Spears, EEO Compliance Specialist
Phone: (414) 475-8427
Email: spearsyq@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
ERAD is located at MPS Central Services (5225 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208).
More Information
Administrative Policy 1.04: Nondiscrimination