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Nondiscrimination Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, Rio Grande City CISD does not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing education
services, activities, and programs, including CTE programs, in accordance with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, which
incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended.
The following district representatives have been designated to coordinate compliance with
these legal requirements:
Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender: Office of
Student Services (956) 716-6785.

ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of
disability: Office of Student Services (956) 716-6785.

All other concerns regarding discrimination: See the superintendent, Mr. Alfredo Garcia
(956) 716-6700

[See policies FB (LOCAL) and FFH (LOCAL).]

Contractual Disclaimer

The provisions and information set forth in this handbook are intended to be informational
and not contractual in nature. This handbook is not intended and shall not be construed to
constitute a contract between the middle school and any student, prospective student,
agency of the local, state, or federal government, or any other person or legal entity of any
and every nature whatsoever.

RGCCISD middle schools hereby reserves and retains the right to amend, alter, change,
delete, or modify any of the provisions of this handbook at any time, from time to time,
without notice, in any manner that the administration, or the School Board of Trustees of
the Rio Grande City CISD deem to be in the best interest of the district.

Parents and students are required to acknowledge that they have received and read the
Handbook by returning the enclosed form located in the back part of this handbook.