NISD Notices
Nondiscriminatory Statement
The Nacogdoches ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status or genetic information and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Sandra Dowdy, Superintendent, at 420 South Shawnee Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961, (936) 569-5000. For additional information, visit our Policies and Regulations
Policies and Regulations
Nacogdoches ISD operates under a framework of federal and state laws and rules along with local board policies, administrative regulations, guidelines and handbooks. NISD strives to assist you in successfully navigating the maze of legal authorities that guide the operations of the District and interactions with employees, students, parents and the community.
Local Board Policies
Local Board Policies provide broad district governance and are adopted by the NISD Board of Trustees. LocalBoard Policies are maintained through the Texas Association of School Board’s ("TASB") Policy Online, a searchable database that is updated regularly as policies are amended or added. The policies are divided by subject matter, bear descriptive titles, and are categorized as LEGAL or LOCAL. LEGAL policies, drafted by TASB, often cite constitutional or statutory authority and provide the legal “umbrella” under which school districts develop their corresponding (LOCAL) policy.
Administrative Regulations
Administrative Regulations are developed by the NISD administration, and provide detailed information on procedures that implement board policy, as well as practices that guide District decisions. Administrative regulations may be contained in the Administrative Procedures Manual, student/parent handbooks, department handbooks, and other guidelines.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Nacogdoches ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law in employment or in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs. Nacogdoches ISD also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by law.
Nacogdoches ISD does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex and/or sexual harassment, should contact Mr. Michael Martin, the district Title IX coordinator, at 420 South Shawnee Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961, (936) 569-5000.
Persons with questions or concerns about discrimination against students, including discrimination on the basis of sex and/or sexual harassment, should be directed to Mr. Michael Martin, the district Title IX coordinator, at 420 South Shawnee Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, (936) 569-5000.
Persons with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator, Mr. Michael Martin, at 420 South Shawnee Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, 936-569-5000.
Questions or concerns relating to discrimination may also be directed to the Superintendent at 420 South Shawnee Street, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75961, (936) 569-5000.
Progress in Meeting Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements
Federal Requirements
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 required that teachers in programs supported by Title I, Part A funds be highly qualified. The qualifications necessary to be considered highly qualified were prescribed by NCLB and included requirements for minimum education, teacher licensure, and subject matter competency. These requirements in NCLB have been replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The ESSA now defers teacher qualification requirements in Title I programs to applicable State law.