Altoona Area School District
Non-Discrimination Policy


The Altoona Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution.

The Altoona Area School District does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age (forty or above), religion, ancestry, disability, union membership, possession of a diploma based on passing a general education development (GED) test, or any other legally protected classifications.

Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Students, employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact Compliance Officers at Altoona Area School District, 1415 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 as follows:

Dr. George Cardone, Assistant Superintendent (for secondary student inquires or complaints) at 814-946-8423; Dr. Frank Meloy, Assistant Superintendent (for elementary student inquiries or complaints) at 814-946-8351; the Assistant to the Superintendent for Human Resources (for employee inquiries or complaints) at 814-946-8325.