The Hamilton County Department of Education affirms that it complies with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1994.

No person shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 


Anyone who believes he/she has been discriminated against may file a complaint with:

Don Upton, Title VI Coordinator For the Hamilton County Board of Education and/or

Dr. Vernon Coffey, Title VI Coordinator For the Tennessee Department of Education and/or

The Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education

P.O. Box 2048, 04-3010

Atlanta, Georgia  30301-2048

It is the policy of Ooltewah High School not to discriminate against any otherwise qualified individual with a disability, solely by reason of his/her disability, in admission or access to, or treatment in, education and program or activities sponsored by Ooltewah High School.


Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy should be directed to Mr. Ed Foster, Principal, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.