Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment, or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation (which includes transgender), disability ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the ESD22 administration and/or nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR:
Lexi Van Patten, State Reporter/ District Assessment Coordinator
Title IX/ McKinney-Vento
322 S. Ellicott Hwy., Ellicott, CO. 80808
719-683-2700 Ext 4
lexivanpatten@esd22.org
322 S. Ellicott Hwy., Ellicott, CO. 80808
719-683-2700 Ext 4
lexivanpatten@esd22.org
Title IX
Reporting Harassment/Discrimination
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
Next Steps
After a report of sexual harassment has been made, the school and/or Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the individual affected by the alleged misconduct, provide supportive measures, discuss the grievance policy, and offer the opportunity for the complainant to file a formal complaint if the behavior meets the Title IX definition of sexual harassment. If a formal complaint is filed, appropriate steps will be taken to investigate. Upon completing the investigation, the outcome will be shared with all stakeholders.
Appeal Procedures
If a party does not agree with the final determination made by the school or has concerns of noncompliance with Title IX or actions that would be prohibited by Title IX, he/she may appeal the determination.
Title IX Basics: Title IX Basics
Title IX Investigator/ Decision Maker Level 1: Title IX Investigator
Title IX Coordinator: Title IX Coordinator:
Title IX Decision Maker Appeals: Title IX Decision Maker Appeals:
Title IX Informal Resolution Title IX Informal Resolution
Title IX Athletics Title IX Athletics
Title IX Putting Policy Into Practice Title IX Putting Policy Into Practice
2023 Title IX Team Refresher and Update 2023 Title IX Team Refresher and Update
Parallel Response Course Parallel Response Course
Title IX Coordinator Title IX Coordinator