Non-Discrimination Information
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Board of Education of the Charlevoix Public School District (hereinafter referred to as “the Board” or “the District”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations, not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.
The Board prohibits Sexual Harassment that occurs within its education programs and activities. When the District has actual knowledge of Sexual Harassment in its education program or activity against a person in the United States, it shall promptly respond in a manner that is not deliberately indifferent.
Pursuant to its Title IX obligations, the Board is committed to eliminating Sexual Harassment and will take appropriate action when an individual is determined responsible for violating this policy. Board employees, students, third-party vendors and contractors, guests, and other members of the School District community who commit Sexual Harassment are subject to the full range of disciplinary sanctions set forth in this policy. The Board will provide persons who have experienced Sexual Harassment ongoing remedies as reasonably necessary to restore or preserve access to the District’s education programs and activities.
The following individuals have been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal responsibilities and requirements, including Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Here is the contact information for additional information and/or compliance issues:
- Travis Garrett, Charlevoix Middle High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal - 05200 Marion Center Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 - tgarrett@rayder.net
- Jenni Dickson, Charlevoix Elementary School Social Worker, 108 W. Garfield, Charlevoix, MI 49720 - jdickson@rayder.net
Title IX Sexual Harassment
Any person who witnesses an act of sexual harassment is encouraged to report it to a District employee. No person will be retaliated against based on any report of suspected sexual harassment or retaliation.
A person may also anonymously report an incident of sexual harassment or retaliation. The District will investigate anonymous reports pursuant to its investigation procedures described in board policy.
A person who has been the subject of sexual harassment or retaliation may report that behavior to the Title IX Coordinator or any District employee. Any District employee who receives a report of sexual harassment or has actual knowledge of sexual harassment must convey that information to the Title IX Coordinator by the end of the next day.
A person may make a report at any time, including non-business hours. Reports may be filed 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 result in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report.
Direct inquiries related to sexual harassment to:
- Travis Garrett, Charlevoix Middle High School Athletic Director/Assistant Principal - 05200 Marion Center Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 - tgarrett@rayder.net
- Jenni Dickson, Charlevoix Elementary School Social Worker, 108 W. Garfield, Charlevoix, MI 49720 - jdickson@rayder.net
