Equal Opportunity Employment:

  • Equal Opportunity Educational Institution

    Notice of Non-Discrimination:

    It is the policy of the Pocono Mountain School District to ensure equal opportunity in admissions, employment and programs, services, and activities without any consideration of an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and/or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    The Pocono Mountain School District’s policies are publicly available and located on the Pocono Mountain School District website, including how to submit reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination and the pertinent grievance procedures concerning same. The Pocono Mountain School District also declares it to be the policy of the Pocono Mountain School District to comply with federal law and regulations under Title IX prohibiting sexual harassment, which is a form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex.

    Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX to the Pocono Mountain School District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. For information regarding Title IX, civil rights, grievance procedures or access, contact Title IX Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Courtney Burrus, P.O. Box 200 Swiftwater PA, 18360, cburrus@pmsd.org, and (570)839-7121 ext. 1000.

    Pocono Mountain School District Policies Related to Nondiscrimination:

    A copy of School Board Policies relating to Nondiscrimination can be found in the following policies:

    • School Board Policy 103: Discrimination / Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
    • School Board Policy 104: Discrimination / Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
    • School Board Policy 248: Sexual Harassment - Students
    • School Board Policy 249: Bullying / Cyberbullying

    Title IX Coordinator Training Document:

    Accessibility: 

    For information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, also contact Mrs. Courtney Burrus.