"We will strive to promote quality programs ensuring that all students are provided an opportunity to better themselves through increasing their education, further developing their skills to improve their quality of life, and to possess the knowledge and academic credentials through career opportunities, to compete in a global economy, exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and have the skills necessary to assist their children in being academically prepared to begin formal schooling."

The Columbia County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The Columbia County School District is required by Title IX and its regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment of all types including sexual harassment or assault may be sent to:

Hope Jernigan, Columbia County School District Equity and Title IX Coordinator 372 West Duval Street Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 755-8015 jerniganh@columbiak12.com