The Lutheran Schools of Ohio recruit and admit students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, The Lutheran Schools of Ohio will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs and athletics/extracurricular activities. Furthermore, The Lutheran Schools of Ohio is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered, or public school district desegregation. The Lutheran Schools of Ohio also will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.