It is the policy of the Etowah County Schools that no person within the district shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability or age in any program, activity, or employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dena Cook, Director of Student Services, 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, (256) 549-7596.