Title IX: Prohibiting Sex-Based Discrimination
What Is Title IX
Title IX is a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletics. No person shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the District. Title IX protects all participants in the District’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants.
What Title IX Discrimination Looks Like*
Title IX discrimination can look like discriminatory discipline, harassment and sexual violence, discrimination based on sexual orientation, discrimination based on gender identity, and unequal access to educational resources (such as STEM or career and technical education) or athletic opportunities.
Please refer to the following Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR) for more information on the District’s anti-discrimination policies:
Nondiscrimination in District Programs BP 0410
Sexual Harassment BP 4119.11 and AR 4119.11
What To Do If You Are Discriminated Against
If you have been discriminated against or harassed at school or school-related events in these ways, take notes and talk to a trusted adult or the district compliance officer, information below, for help in ending these circumstances.
District Compliance Officer: Mia Del Prete
Director of Human Resources
462 Johnson Street Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-824-6411
Filing A Complaint With The Department of Education
You can skip the formal complaint process and complain straight to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a federal complaint process (within 180 days). Find the “Filing a Complaint” document for more info on this process.
*This information was pulled from the Department of Education. Here is the link for more information and examples of discrimination: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/faq/sex.html