Our Vision

• Engage, educate, and empower every student every day

Our Mission

• Inspire every student to think, learn, achieve, and care

Core Beliefs

• Every student matters
• Building relationships is the foundation of success
• We will meet the needs of all students
• Data will drive our decision-making
• Collaboration and teamwork are necessary for success
• All students can learn at high levels

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Ottumwa Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) 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 the district’s Equity Coordinator, Maria Lantz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 1112 N. Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Telephone: (641) 684-6597,  Email: maria.lantz@ottumwaschools.com; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.    

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI, or Section 504 may be directed to the Equity Coordinator, Maria Lantz, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 1112 N. Van Buren, Ottumwa, IA 52501, Telephone: (641) 684-6597, Email: maria.lantz@ottumwaschools.com; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.