Title IX
Coordinator: Adelyn Soellner,
Executive Director of Academic Affairs
[email protected]
316.755.7000
USD 262 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates, as is required by Title IX. This requirement extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, or both.
Complaints regarding alleged discrimination on the basis of sex, as prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other federal and state laws regulating such discrimination and discriminatory harassment, shall be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in board policies GAAC and JGEC and shall be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.
Training
Training for Title IX Coordinators
Training for Administrators 9/15/22
Title IX Training
Title IX Overview
USD 262 Formal Complaint Procedures
No investigation of alleged sexual harassment may occur until after a formal complaint has been filed. A formal complaint is a document filed by the complainant or signed by
the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment and requesting an investigation.
The procedures for filing a formal complaint are as follows:
• At the time of filing a formal complaint, a complainant must be participating in or attempting to participate in the education program or activity of the district concerning which the formal complaint is filed.
• A formal complaint should be filed in writing and contain the name and address of the person filing the complaint. The complaint should briefly describe the alleged violation. Filing of the complaint with the Title IX Coordinator may be done in person, b y mail, or by email. If an individual does not wish to file a written complaint, and the matter has not been adequately resolved, the Title IX Coordinator may initiate the complaint. Forms for filing written complaints are available in each school building office and the central office.
• A complaint should be filed as soon as possible after the conduct occurs, but not later than 180 calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation, unless the conduct forming the basis for the complaint is ongoing.
Any employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment or receives a complaint of harassment from another employee or a student shall report the complaint to their immediate supervisor, building administrator, or Title IX Coordinator.
Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, pervasiveness, and persistence. Behaviors which are
unacceptable but do not constitute harassment may also result in employee discipline.
Public School Works Staff Training Information
The Public School Works Parent InfoCenter provides a comprehensive look at the training that our district staff undergoes to be knowledgeable and compliant with district, state, and federal guidelines. At this time we do not provide student training through Public School Works, but accessing the staff training resources will provide you with information about them. Click here to explore the information available to you through our online Parent InfoCenter.
(Not all of the courses listed are included in the training provided to USD 262 staff).