**GBA - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** **Last Updated Date:** 03/25/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 **Revision History:** 04/23/2018 **Related Policies:** [AC](https://www.southhadleyschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=2&PageModuleInstanceID=16130&ViewID=1c43854f-5875-4d47-be5f-0e18028c22cb&FlexDataID=21007) The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the district who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions.  Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. **Policy References:** BESE Regulations 603 CMR 26:00