Notice of Equal Opportunity

The Henry County Board of Education maintains a policy of equal educational, athletic, and employment opportunities. The Henry County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  If students and/or parents have concerns, then they should bring such concerns, in writing, to the attention of the principal. If employees have concerns, then they should bring such concerns, in writing, to the attention of their immediate supervisor.

For ADA and 504 concerns regarding employment, Carl Knowlton, Ed. D. is the contact.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and concerns regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies:

Summer Cox, Title VI and Title IX Coordinator
Henry County Schools
Chief of Staff
33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway
McDonough, GA  30253
770-957-6601

Antonio Mattox, IDEA/Section 504/Title II (Students) Coordinator
Family and Student Support Services
Henry County Schools
Exceptional Student Education
33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
770-957-8086 

Dr. Carl Knowlton, Title II (Employees) Coordinator
Human Resource Services
Henry County Schools
33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway
McDonough, Georgia 30253
770-957-5107

Mary Ann Suddeth, Sports Equity Coordinator
Leadership Services
Henry County Schools
33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway
McDonough, Georgia 30253
770-957-7189

The Board of Education prohibits retaliation against individuals who file complaints or those who assist in the investigations of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age.  Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment.  Appropriate disciplinary actions shall be imposed for verified acts of retaliation, including, but not limited to a report to the Professional Standards Commission for certified staff members. 

All employees are required to comply with our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Administrators and supervisors are expected to cooperate fully in meeting our equal opportunity objectives and their compliance with this policy will be monitored closely. For additional information please see local board policies GAAA, GAE, GAE (1), JAA, JAA-E (1), JCAC, and JCE.