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Non-Discrimination / Title IX

Title IX

 

Title IX applies to schools, local and state educational agencies, and other institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the Department. A recipient institution that receives Department funds must operate its education program or activity in a nondiscriminatory manner free of discrimination based on sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

 

Lakeview Public Schools has a duty to respond to any and all alleged sexual harassment any time a report is filed with the Title IX Coordinator that an employee or student has been sexually harassed. School District employees are required to report all incidents of suspected sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator.

 

“Complainant” means an employee or student who is reported to have experienced conduct that could constitute sexual harassment under Title IX.

“Respondent” means the person who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment under Title IX.

“Investigator” means a person the Title IX Coordinator has appointed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Respondent.

“Sexual Harassment” means, with respect to the School District’s programs and services:

  • Conditioning an aid, benefit, or service on Complainant’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
  • Unwelcome sexual conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies Complainant equal access to the School District’s programs or activities; or,
  • “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 USC 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(30).

 

A Complainant (or parent/guardian of a student-Complainant) may file a formal complaint, by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at the information below:

 

District Title IX Coordinator

Tracy VanPeeren - Deputy Superintendent
27575 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000 ext. 2503
[email protected]

Board of Education Bylaws & Policies - 8007 Discrimination and Harassment
 
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment based on a legally prohibited characteristic. The District does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. The Superintendent will develop administrative regulations to implement this policy. The Superintendent designates Assistant Superintendent Tracy VanPeeren to supervise the implementation of this policy and its implementing regulations.
 
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide