Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Punxsutawney Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to providing a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit and business needs, not on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, political belief or activity, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, criminal history, source of income or any other legally protected characteristic or because of an individual’s legally protected activities. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation and benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. The District will not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination.

Further, the Punxsutawney Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§1681 et seq., and its regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Charles Kreinbucher, at District Administration Offices-300 Center Street, Punxsutawney, PA  15767.  Telephone (814) 938-5151 ext. 5002.  The District’s full Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at www.punxsy.k12.pa.us. Revised March 10, 2026