It is the policy and the practice of Steamboat Springs Montessori to operate for all of its activities in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin. It will admit students of any race, color, gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Steamboat Springs Montessori will ensure that the school is in compliance with this policy in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, loan, and tuition assistance programs, and school-administered programs. Steamboat Springs Montessori applies these same nondiscriminatory policies and practices to all activities it is engaged in including hiring and dismissal of employees, lease and purchase of buildings and equipment, and procurement of materials and services.