Sexual Harassment - Title IX

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding, including 27J Schools. It ensures that all students and employees, regardless of sex, have equal access to education and employment, free from discrimination, in a safe and supportive environment. Title IX addresses various issues including sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and protections for pregnant and parenting students and employees, aiming to create equitable opportunities for all individuals in our district.

Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment and the following Specific Offenses:

• Sexual Assault
• Dating Violence
• Domestic Violence
• Stalking

Sex Discrimination
Inequitable treatment in education activities and programs including, but not limited to, athletics, clubs, educational programs. Sex discrimination also extends to inequitable treatment in employment.

Pregnancy Protections
Protections and opportunities for pregnant and parenting students and employees to provide equal access, prevent discrimination, and address disparate treatment.
 

27J Schools priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for students and employees. Supportive measures are individualized services the district can provide to parties involved in a Title IX concern, whether or not a formal complaint is filed. These measures are not disciplinary or punitive, and they’re meant to help students and employees continue learning or working in a safe, respectful environment, free from harassment or discrimination.

Supportive measures are personalized to the situation and may include things such as schedule changes, increased supervision, counseling referrals, or no-contact agreements. They’re designed to ensure everyone involved has equal access to education programs and activities, without creating an unreasonable burden for the other party.

If you’re involved in a Title IX concern, the 27J Compliance Office will work with you to explore what supportive measures may help.
 

27J Schools follows the process required by Federal Law to investigate and resolve Title IX matters. Our goal is to make this process as simple as possible for both Complainants (individuals who have allegedly been sexually harassed or discriminated against) and Respondents (individuals accused of sexual harassment or discrimination).

27J School has a Title IX and Nondiscrimination Policy that is followed when investigating and resolving Title IX matters and discrimination matters. 

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public to follow: 

• Policy AC-R-1- Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Procedures for Students 
• Policy AC-R-2: Harassment and Discrimination Investigation procedures for Employees, Applicants for Employment and Members of the Public
• Policy AC-R-3: Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process

View District Policy AC Regarding Nondiscrimination 

Training 

• Title IX Basics 
• Title IX Introduction and Overview
• Title IX Coordinator
• Title IX Investigator
• Title IX Decision-Maker
• Title IX Appellate Decision Maker
• 2025-2026 Harassment, Discrimination, and Title IX Training-NEO

Informational 
OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment (published 05/08/2020)
Summary of Major Provisions of the Department of Education's Title IX Final Rule