Title IX

Notice of Nondiscrimination  

Lander County School District (“the school district”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law in its program and activity, including employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of  America and other designated youth groups.  

In keeping with requirements of federal and state law, the school district strives to remove any vestige of discrimination in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignment to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials; and in  accommodating the public at public meetings.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX  

Lander County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and the school district is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate in this manner. The requirement not to discriminate in the school district’s education program or activity extends to employment.  

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and the Title IX regulations to Lander County School District may be referred to the school district’s Title IX Coordinator, or to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, or both.  

Title IX Grievance Procedures  

Reporting Sexual Harassment, Including Allegations of Sexual Harassment  

1. School district employees who have reason to believe that a student or employee has been subjected to sexual harassment, including allegations of sexual harassment, are required to promptly make a report to the school district’s Title IX Coordinator. The report must be made as soon as practicable, but not later than a time during the same day on which the employee became aware of an incident of sexual harassment, or an allegation of sexual harassment. Reports by school district employees must be made in person, by telephone, and/or by email to the Title IX Coordinator. Failure to report such incidents may result in disciplinary action.  
    
2. Any person may report sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment) in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email, using the contact information listed above for the school district’s Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. 
    
3. A report of sexual harassment may be made at any time, including during non-business hours.  
    
4. Title IX complaints may also be made directly to the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region X, 915 Second Ave., Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174-1099.  
    
5. Individuals will not be retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment or for participating in an investigation. Retaliation is illegal under Title IX and any retaliation will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including discharge for employees or expulsion for students.