• Anti-Discrimination Statement and Equity Coordinators

     

    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. Rodney Bullard, Deputy Superintendent 
    Anti-Discrimination Coordinator (Students)
    Dougherty County School System
    200 Pine Avenue
    Albany, Ga. 31701
    rodney.bullard@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, Associate Superintendent for District Effectiveness
    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