The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) strives to create an environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other federally-protected status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by the DCSS; the DCSS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Coordinators named below have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies; note that any discrimination-related inquiry may be directed to Jill Addison for distribution to the appropriate personnel. Further information about the complaint process is available at the District website. Retaliation after reporting discrimination is not tolerated. Updates regarding Title IX will be posted on the District website.

Alleged discrimination or harassment by Students under Title IX, Title VI:
Mr. Vinson Davis, Deputy Superintendent 
Anti-Discrimination Coordinator (Students)
Dougherty County School System
200 Pine Avenue
Albany, Ga. 31701
vinson.davis@docoschools.org

Inquiries regarding Section 504 and Title II of the ADA (Students)
Gordina Porter, Director of the Exceptional Students Program
Dougherty County School System
Albany High Complex, Suite 217
801 W. Residence Ave.,
Albany, Ga. 31705
gordina.porter@docoschools.org / 229-431-1313

Inquiries regarding Equity in Athletics:
Lea Henry, Athletic Director, Sports Equity Coordinator
Dougherty County School System
601 N. Van Buren Street
lea.henry@docoschools.org / 229.431.3308

Inquiries regarding the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):
Gordina Porter, Director of the Exceptional Students Program
Dougherty County School System
Albany High Complex, Suite 217
801 W. Residence Ave.,
Albany, Ga. 31705
gordina.porter@docoschools.org / 229-431-1313

Inquiries regarding Title II of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):
Vinson Davis, Deputy Superintendent
Dougherty County School System
200 Pine Avenue,
Albany, Ga. 31701
vinson.davis@docoschools.org

Alleged discrimination against or harassment by Employees under Title IX, Title VII:
Jill Addison, Director of Human Resources/Anti-Discrimination Coordinator (Employees)
Dougherty County School System
200 Pine Avenue,
Albany, Ga. 31701
jill.addison@docoschools.org