Title IX Policy and Procedures

Reporting

If you believe that you, your child, or a member of our school district has experienced discrimination on the basis of sex, please immediately report the discrimination to the Title IX Coordinator at (907) 383-5222

The Aleutians East Borough School District Title IX Office is charged with fairly addressing any reported incidents of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence that affects our staff/faculty and our students. We highly encourage you to reach out to the Title IX Coordinator to report any suspected incidences of discrimination.

Superintendent of Schools Michael Franklin

Title IX Coordinator

907-383-5222
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Business Manager David Nielsen

Human Resources

907-383-5222
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What is Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment against students and employees of educational institutions that receive federal funding, including public school districts. Title IX requires school districts to develop and implement policies and take other actions necessary to promptly, appropriately, and effectively address complaints of sex-based discrimination or sexual harassment in any district program or activity.

Equitable Opportunities for Participation

A school district can demonstrate compliance with Title IX in one of three ways:

  • Substantially proportionate athletic opportunities for male and female athletes;

  • A history and continuing practice of expanding opportunities for the under-represented sex;

  • Full and effective accommodation of the interests and abilities of the under-represented sex.

Districts are not required to offer identical sports and activities for their male and female students. They are, however, required to provide equitable opportunity for both female and male students to participate in athletics and activities of interest.

Title IX requires equity in supporting female and male athletics and activities in the provision of: coaching staff, game and practice times, medical and training facilities, publicity, recruitment opportunities, travel per diem allowances, equipment, locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities, and tutoring opportunities.

 Title IX Grievance Process

Formal Grievance Process Policy
Informal Resolution Process Policy

 File a Title IX Complaint

Title IX Incident Report


Title IX Personnel Training Materials

Alaska K-12 Title IX Coordinator Training

Related School Board Policies

Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

The Board shall not tolerate the sexual harassment of any student by any other student or any District employee. Any student or employee who is found guilty of sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Students or staff should immediately report incidences of sexual harassment to the principal or designee. The Superintendent or designee shall promptly investigate each complaint of sexual harassment in a way that ensures the privacy of all parties concerned. In no case shall the student be required to resolve the complaint directly with the offending person.

Board Policy 5145.7

 

Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response
Title IX requires school districts to take the following steps to promptly, appropriately, and effectively respond to complaints of sexual harassment:

  • Provide information to students and staff regarding the requirements of Title IX

  • Adopt complaint investigation procedures

  • Provide notice of those complaint procedures to students, staff and the public

  • Establish adequate, reliable and impartial complaint investigation protocols

  • Provide training to district personnel responsible for investigations

  • Ensure that adequate interim measures are in place to protect students during the investigation

  • Notify the complainant and respondent of the outcome of the complaint

  • Take appropriate actions to address the impacts of substantiated harassment and prevent recurrence

District Programs and Activities

District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination with respect to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other unlawful consideration. The School Board shall ensure equal opportunities for all students in admission and access to academic courses, guidance and counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures, vocational education and other activities.

Board Policy 0410

Definitions

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Aleutians East Borough School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in the educational programs or activities which it operates.

STUDENTS: District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination with respect to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic group, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability or any other unlawful consideration. The School Board shall ensure equal opportunities for all students in admission and access to academic courses, guidance and counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures, vocational education and other activities. BP 5145.3

EMPLOYEES: The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern. BP 4030

Individuals requiring further information should contact the designated Compliance Officer:

Michael Franklin
Superintendent of Schools
Title IX Coordinator

4060 Humboldt Lane
Sand Point, AK 99661
(907) 383-5222
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