Office of Equal Opportunity
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Mission Statement
"Office of Equal Opportunity will administer comprehensive services whereby all customers are given an equal opportunity to participate in programs, activities and employment; and monitor all practices, policies and procedures for compliance with federal, state, county and district guidelines."
Who We Are
The OEO Staff is strongly committed toward objective problem solving and resolution. We are dedicated to taking a pro-active approach to workplace issues through increased communication and preventative training.
Contact:
Dena Collins, Executive Director, HR; Title IX Coordinator - collinsden@pcsb.org or 727-588-5040
Mistine Dawe, Elementary HR Partner Areas 2, 4 & TZ - dawem@pcsb.org or 727-588-6163
Tabitha Griffin, Elementary HR Partner Areas 1, 3 & TZ - griffinta@pcsb.org or 727-588-6269
Ann-Marie Clarke, Middle School HR Partner - clarkem@pcsb.org or 727-588-6372
Dr. Nicole Gallucci, High School HR Partner - gallaccin@pcsb.org or 727-588-5063
Our Core Values
The core values of the department are based on the desire to increase cultural awareness and provide an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
- Diversity
- Equity
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Impartiality
- Integrity
- Trust
Who We Can Help:
- Employees
- Parents/Guardians
- Applicants
- Volunteers
- Visitors
- Vendors
- Community Agencies
What We Do:
Our priority is providing support and resources to schools, departments, administrators, teachers, and the support staff on such topics as:
- Consultant Services on EO Issues
- District Employment Policies
- Pre Complaint Counseling
- Complaint Investigations
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Facilitation/Mediation)
- Broad Diversity Issues
- Cultural Competence
- Disability Accommodation
- Federal and State Employment Laws
- EO Training Workshops
- American with Disabilities Act
OEO Links
Florida DOE Office of Equity and Access
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Facts about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Labor
"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"