 Definition of Title IX sexual Harassment
 Scope of Education Program/Activity

Review evidence collected during the investigation
 Conduct cross examination
 Make relevancy determinations
 Make independent judgment on responsibility and sanctions

Informs CP of availability of supportive measures and formal complaint process
◼ Decides whether to “sign” a complaint when the CP doesn’t want to file
◼ Coordinates implementation of supportive measures
◼ Ensures effective implementation of remedies
◼ Monitors ongoing compliance with Title IX

Objectives
 1. Understand the LEA’s obligations in responding to actual knowledge of sexual harassment
 2. Recognize a formal complaint
 3. Have each Title IX team member understand and be able to implement
each of their roles in the formal complaint process from start to finish: – Notice and Opportunity for Adviser
– Investigation
– Opportunity to Inspect Evidence
– Draft factual findings
– OpportunitytoAskQuestions
– Written Decision of Responsibility – Appeal
– Record Keeping Obligations
 4. Have tools and techniques to serve impartially and without bias

The following policy shall apply to all district employees, interns, volunteers, contractors, job applicants, and other persons with an employment relationship with the district.

The Governing Board is committed to maintaining a safe school environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. The Board prohibits, at school or at school- sponsored or school-related activities, sexual harassment targeted at any student by anyone. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against any person who reports, files a complaint or testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in alleging sexual harassment.

This policy shall apply to all acts constituting unlawful discrimination or harassment related to school activity or to school attendance occurring within a district school, and to acts which occur off campus or outside of school-related or school-sponsored activities but which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school.