Kandis Baker-Buford, Director 863-534-6075 · Email
General Office: 863-534-5901 · Fax: 863-534-7626 · Email
330 West Church Street · Bartow, FL 33830 · Map
Mail: P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CA05 · Bartow, FL 33831-9005
Hours of Operation: M-F 8AM - 5PM
The Equal Opportunity Office (EO) administers the Board's Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Plan Program , which includes ensuring organizational compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EO is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination and sexual harassment charges made against the organization, as well as facilitating and conducting employee appeal hearings and serving as the Board's liaison for the Community Relations Advisory Council. The Equal Opportunity Administrator also oversees the Office of Supplier Diversity, which administers the Board's Women & Minority Business Enterprise Program.
Equal Opportunity Policies
EEOC Statement of Policy
Appeals Procedures
Section 5.05 Discrimination Policy, Complaints and Appeals
Section 10.11 Sexual Harassment Policy
Section 13.05 Procedural Rules for Appeals to the Employee Relations Council
Equal Opportunity Office Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Form
EEO Newsletter