FILE:  FGD

FAIR EMPLOYMENT CLAUSE
It shall be the intent of the Board to award all contracts in excess of $15,837 or the amount established in sections 1267 and 1274 of the revised School Code, to qualified contractors and subcontractors who do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, physical handicap, ancestry, national origin, height, weight or marital status. Compliance with this policy shall be assured by contractual provisions.

Prior to awarding bids or purchase orders for construction, materials and services, a firm shall be in compliance with all state and federal laws, and verify same.

NOTE: Refer to board policy DJE (Purchasing).
LEGAL REFERNCE: MCL 37.2101-2211 (Michigan Civil Rights Act); Fair Employment Practices Act; MCL 37.1101-1303 (Handicappers Civil rights Act); Act 251 of P.A. 1955, Act 344 of P.A. 1965, and Act 349 of P.A. 1966. MSA 15.41274
APPROVED: 4-20-99
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan