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It is the policy of the Union Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact (Derek Weber, DG ElementaryPrincipal, 411 Lincoln St., (319) 476-7110, d_weber@union.k12.ia.us) or the Director of
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