Individuals with disabilities shall be provided an opportunity to participate in all school-sponsored services, programs, or activities, including parent-teacher conferences, school programs and school board meetings, on an equal basis and will not be subject to illegal discrimination. Where necessary, the district may provide to persons with disabilities separate or different aids, benefits, or services from, but as effective as, those provided to others. The district will provide reasonable accommodations where necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to participate in or enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity. Each service, program, or activity operated in existing facilities shall be readily accessible to, and useable by, individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities should notify the Superintendent or building principal if they have a disability which will require special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should occur as far as possible before the school-sponsored function, program, or meeting. Individuals with disabilities may allege a violation of this policy or federal law by filing a grievance under the Uniform Grievance Procedure.

Complaint Managers:

• Claire Kowalczyk, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, kowalczc@ccsd15.net, 847-963-3202, 580 N 1st Bank Drive, Palatine IL 60067
• Thomas Edgar, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, edgart@ccsd15.net, 847-963-3106, 580 N 1st Bank Drive, Palatine IL 60067