Affirmative Action is a belief that all staff and students have a right to be treated with equal fairness and to have the maximum opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-12) (LAD) makes it unlawful to subject people to differential treatment based on:
race
creed
color
national origin
nationality
ancestry
age
sex (including pregnancy)
familial status
marital status
domestic partnership or civil union status,
affectional or sexual orientation
gender identity or expression
atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait
genetic information
liability for military service
mental or physical disability
perceived disability
AIDS and HIV status.
The Garfield School District is committed to ensuring equality and fairness to all. If you seek further information regarding Affirmative Action please contact:
Nicholas Perrapato- Interim Superintendent of Schools- District Affirmative Action Officer
[email protected] or (973) 350-5000 ext: 2334
Mr. Giovanni Luciano- District Affirmative Action Coordinator
[email protected] or (973) 350-5000 ext: 2554